Visiting Assistant Professor, Health Science And Human Performance

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Position Details

The Department of Health Science and Human Performance in the College of Natural and Health Sciences at The University of Tampa invites applications for a full-time, one-year Visiting Assistant Professor in the Health Science and Human Performance department, beginning in August 2024.

The University of Tampa is a medium-sized, comprehensive, residentially-based private institution of more than 10,000 undergraduate and graduate students. The University is ideally situated on a beautiful 110-acre campus next to the Hillsborough River, adjacent to Tampa's dynamic central business district, which is a growing, vibrant, diverse metropolitan area.

UT reflects this vibrancy; with 24 consecutive years of enrollment growth UT boasts 260 student organizations, a multicultural student body from 50 states and more than 100 countries, and "Top Tier" ranking in U.S. News and World Report.

Our Human Performance Program is seeking a dedicated colleague with a Masters/ Terminal degree in Recreation, Exercise Science, or a related field. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in supporting our undergraduate Human Performance major in the Exercise and Recreation Leadership concentration.

Responsibilities

• Teaching areas in Human Performance Courses such as Introductory courses, Special Populations, Exercise Testing and Prescription, Sport Coaching, and Recreational Management.

• Engage in academic support to students both in the classroom and in practical settings.

We are looking for a candidate who is passionate about fostering a community of inquiry and inclusivity, and who is committed to student success at the undergraduate level.

Teaching: The successful candidate will demonstrate potential for excellence in teaching, a critical component for our teaching-centered, primarily undergraduate institution.

Applicants should be eager to create engaging, inclusive learning environments for our diverse student body that emphasize shared learning objectives across a range of subject areas within the exercise sciences. The required teaching load is 27 contact hours throughout the academic year in the Fall and Spring semesters.

Qualifications: A Masters/ Terminal degree is required, although candidates with a terminal degree are preferred.

Prior teaching experience at the is preferred. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. Review of applications will begin May 2024 and will continue until the position is filled.

Required Attachments

All required documents listed below should be uploaded to the attachment box at the bottom of the "My Experience" page of the application before continuing through the application.

1.Cover Letter

2.Curriculum Vitae

3.Teaching Philosophy

The University delivers challenging and high-quality educational experiences to a diverse group of learners. The University has a strong core curriculum rooted in the liberal arts, an enduring commitment to internationalization that has garnered the Senator Paul Simon Award, and a practical, experiential approach to learning. The University offers more than 200 areas of study, including majors in our colleges of Arts and Letters, Business, Natural and Health Sciences and Social Sciences, Math and Education and 14 master's programs.

The College of Natural and Health Sciences offers rigorous, high-quality curricula in biology, marine science, environmental science, chemistry, biochemistry, physics, forensic science, exercise science, public health, allied health, sport management and nursing; all designed to prepare students for challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. Our faculty are excellent teachers, both in the classroom and working with students on an individual basis.

UT has invested heavily in the development of our college's teaching and research facilities and laboratories. Our college continually fosters relationships with organizations in the greater Tampa Bay area and elsewhere to provide students with the opportunity to pursue an internship, volunteer, or interact with professionals working in their chosen field. Each department also offers study abroad courses that students can take for credit toward their degree. For more information, see: https://www.ut.edu/academics/college-of-natural-and-health-sciences.

The University of Tampa is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to excellence through diversity and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, sex, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, gender identity, veteran status, or any other non-job related criteria. The University of Tampa recognizes the importance of a multicultural community of students, faculty, and staff who seek to advance our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. The University invites applications from underrepresented groups and those who have academic experiences with diverse populations.

Submission Guidelines

To receive full consideration for a faculty appointment with The University of Tampa, please be sure to submit/upload documents as required for this position at time of application submission. Required documents should be submitted in the attachment box at the bottom of the "My Experience" page of the application before continuing through the application.

External Field

Background Check Requirements

Finalists may be required to submit to a criminal background check.