What are the responsibilities and job description for the Kinesiology and Health Studies - Adjunct position at University of Central Oklahoma?
Job Details
Job Location
Main Campus - Edmond, OK
Position Type
Adjunct
Job Category
OTRS Ineligible
Description
Position Overview:
Teaches, advises and mentors students, evaluates student performance, and maintains department and student records in accordance with university policies. Adheres to the educational philosophy of the university. Works in a collaborative manner with colleagues and professional peers. Participates in university meetings that relate specifically to faculty. Serves on department, college, and university committees as requested. Prepares departmental reports as requested. Engages in teaching, service, and scholarly and/or creative activities as defined by the tenure and promotion policy in the UCO Employee and Faculty Handbook. Teaching, research, departmental/school and university service is expected. This position is a full-time, tenure-track position.
Department Specific Essential Job Functions
Teaching graduate and undergraduate courses in the area of kinesiology and exercise fitness management. Responsibilities include mentoring students, serving on committees at all levels, engaging in scholarly/creative activities such as research with undergraduate students, professional presentations with students and community service.
College/Department Overview
The College of Education and Professional Studies currently has 100 full-time and over 100 part-time faculty organized in seven departments. The college offers 23 undergraduate majors and 28 graduate majors. All teacher education programs are CAEP accredited. Other programs are recognized at the state and national levels with accreditations by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), the American Dietetic Association (ADA), the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA), the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), the National Council on Family Relations (NCFR), and the Oklahoma Educational Quality and Accountability Commission (OEQA). UCO's College of Education and Professional Studies has an enrollment of nearly 4,800 students, about one-fourth of whom are graduate students. For further information see our website at http://www.uco.edu/ceps.
Qualifications/Experience Required
Teaching, research, departmental/school and university service is expected. An earned doctorate degree awarded by a regionally accredited or internationally recognized institution in the field specified in the position announcement (exceptions require Academic Affairs approval). **NOTE** If the doctorate is not obtained and submitted by the time of employment, the position rank will change to TT-Instructor.
Qualifications/Experience Preferred
Doctorate in Kinesiology or related field is required, potential for or record of teaching and service activities.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Primary responsibilities are teaching, scholarship, and service to the University and profession. In addition, demonstrate a high level of competence and deep understanding in the area of kinesiology and health studies. Compliance with program, departmental and institutional policies and procedures including but not limited to keeping office hours and making decisions regarding curriculum, assessment and program outcomes. Participate on appropriate committees at the departmental, college and university level. Committing to and understanding transformative learning in the classroom and in other opportunities provided to students.
Physical Demands
Reasonable accommodations (in accordance with ADA requirements) may be made, upon request, to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Job Location
Main Campus - Edmond, OK
Position Type
Adjunct
Job Category
OTRS Ineligible
Description
Position Overview:
Teaches, advises and mentors students, evaluates student performance, and maintains department and student records in accordance with university policies. Adheres to the educational philosophy of the university. Works in a collaborative manner with colleagues and professional peers. Participates in university meetings that relate specifically to faculty. Serves on department, college, and university committees as requested. Prepares departmental reports as requested. Engages in teaching, service, and scholarly and/or creative activities as defined by the tenure and promotion policy in the UCO Employee and Faculty Handbook. Teaching, research, departmental/school and university service is expected. This position is a full-time, tenure-track position.
Department Specific Essential Job Functions
Teaching graduate and undergraduate courses in the area of kinesiology and exercise fitness management. Responsibilities include mentoring students, serving on committees at all levels, engaging in scholarly/creative activities such as research with undergraduate students, professional presentations with students and community service.
College/Department Overview
The College of Education and Professional Studies currently has 100 full-time and over 100 part-time faculty organized in seven departments. The college offers 23 undergraduate majors and 28 graduate majors. All teacher education programs are CAEP accredited. Other programs are recognized at the state and national levels with accreditations by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), the American Dietetic Association (ADA), the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA), the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), the National Council on Family Relations (NCFR), and the Oklahoma Educational Quality and Accountability Commission (OEQA). UCO's College of Education and Professional Studies has an enrollment of nearly 4,800 students, about one-fourth of whom are graduate students. For further information see our website at http://www.uco.edu/ceps.
Qualifications/Experience Required
Teaching, research, departmental/school and university service is expected. An earned doctorate degree awarded by a regionally accredited or internationally recognized institution in the field specified in the position announcement (exceptions require Academic Affairs approval). **NOTE** If the doctorate is not obtained and submitted by the time of employment, the position rank will change to TT-Instructor.
Qualifications/Experience Preferred
Doctorate in Kinesiology or related field is required, potential for or record of teaching and service activities.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Primary responsibilities are teaching, scholarship, and service to the University and profession. In addition, demonstrate a high level of competence and deep understanding in the area of kinesiology and health studies. Compliance with program, departmental and institutional policies and procedures including but not limited to keeping office hours and making decisions regarding curriculum, assessment and program outcomes. Participate on appropriate committees at the departmental, college and university level. Committing to and understanding transformative learning in the classroom and in other opportunities provided to students.
Physical Demands
Reasonable accommodations (in accordance with ADA requirements) may be made, upon request, to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Teaching Assistant - Kinesiology and Health Studies Department
UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL OKLAHOMA -
Edmond, OK
