Assistant Professor- Exercise Science

Position Information

Position Details Posting Number 23-00066-UP / FA Post Position Title Assistant Professor- Exercise Science Position Number 991118 Full-Time / Part-Time?

Full Time Summary of Responsibilities The Department of Human Performance Studies in the College of Applied Studies at Wichita State University provides an opportunity for hands-on, applied learning and research experience for every student.

Within and beyond the classroom and high-tech laboratories, our urban setting creates opportunities for our students and faculty to engage and collaborate with industry professionals, and promotes a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment.

The Human Performance Studies Department is seeking a candidate to fill a nine-month, full-time, tenure track exercise science faculty position to teach undergraduate courses required in human performance studies as well as graduate courses in exercise science (.

kinesiology, anatomy & physiology, research methods, statistics, and courses related to area of expertise), establish a collaborative and sustainable research agenda, and provide service to the university, college, department, community, and profession.

Minimum Education Doctoral degree in Exercise Physiology, Exercise Science, or a related field with clear demonstration

of skills in applied exercise physiology testing in the lab / field. Minimum Experience

• Evidence of scholarly work.
• Evidence of successful teaching experience.
• Demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching and research.
• Evidence of the ability to effectively interact with people of diverse backgrounds.

US Export Compliance Requirement NA Knowledge, skills and abilities

• Skill in the use of emerging educational and human performance laboratory technologies.
• Evidence of excellent written and oral communication skills
• Evidence of promoting and supporting diversity ad social justice.
• Willingness to accommodate a variety of learning styles and strategies in instructional delivery and learning activities.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other faculty and professionals.
• Ability to work collaboratively on curricular, laboratory, and industry projects with other faculty, professionals, industry partners, and students.

Required Licenses, Certificates & Registrations CSCS certification Additional Information For full consideration, applicants must submit an on-line application at https : / / and include the following three items : (1) Letter of application describing abilities to meet required qualifications and interest in the position, (2) Resume, including Statement of Research and Statement of Teaching, and (3) Names, addresses, e-mail addresses, and telephone numbers for three individuals who can be contacted for professional references.

To ensure full consideration, complete applications must be received by 5 : 00 pm, February 9, 2024 : however, applications will be considered until position is filled.

Location Wichita, KS - WSU Main Campus Salary Information Proposed Salary or Hourly Rate Commensurate with education and experience Eligible for Shift Differential?

No Benefits Eligible? Yes Position Description Information Preferred Education Preferred Experience

• ACSM, and / or ASEP certification
• Evidence of successful university-level teaching experience
• Experience in exercise physiology testing in lab and field
• Expertise complimentary to our departmental strengths

Regular Hours of Work Monday - Friday, 8am to 5pm Environmental Factors The office is located in the Heskett Center on the main campus.

The job requires work in a typical office environment, inside with meetings. A computer with access to the internet is provided.

Proposed Job Duties Responsibility / Duty Teach undergraduate courses required in human performance studies as well as graduate courses in exercise science (.

kinesiology, anatomy & physiology, sport nutrition, research methods, statistics, and courses related to area of expertise) Importance (E) Essential Percentage 40 Responsibility / Duty Advise graduate students Importance (E) Essential Percentage 5 Responsibility / Duty Mentor and develop undergraduate and graduate applied learning initiatives Importance (E) Essential Percentage 5 Responsibility / Duty Serve on departmental, college and university committees, and provide service to the profession and community Importance (E) Essential Percentage 5 Responsibility / Duty Collaborate with exercise science faculty, university faculty, and industry partners on research projects conducted in the Human Performance Laboratory Importance (E) Essential Percentage 5 Responsibility / Duty Conduct research, pursue internal and external funding and produce scholarly works Importance (E) Essential Percentage 40

Physical Demands

Physical Requirements - Physical Activity Activity Walking Frequency Daily Activity Running Frequency Periodically Activity Jumping Frequency Periodically Activity Squatting Frequency Periodically Activity Crawling Frequency Periodically Activity Stooping Frequency Daily Activity Climbing Frequency Weekly Activity Handling / Feeling Frequency Daily Activity Standing Frequency Daily Activity Vocal Ability Frequency Daily Activity Grasping Frequency Daily Activity Vision - Color Frequency Daily Activity Vision - Peripheral Frequency Daily Activity Vision - Straight Ahead Frequency Daily Activity Visual Acuity - Far Frequency Daily Activity Visual Acuity - Near Frequency Daily Activity Repetitive Movement Frequency Daily Activity Hearing Frequency Daily Activity Sitting Frequency Daily Activity Balancing at Heights Frequency Daily Activity Body Coordination Frequency Daily Activity Repetitive Movement Frequency Daily Physical Requirements - Weight Activity Activity (weight) Lifting Frequency Periodically Weight 50 Lbs.

Activity (weight) Carrying Frequency Periodically Weight 30 Lbs. Other Physical Requirements Other Physical Requirements Explain Physical Job Requirements Procures, builds, transports, operates, and maintains computer and / or laboratory equipment and procedural materials.

Requisition

Requisition Details Department Human Performance Studies Posting Date 10 / 20 / 2023 Closing Date Open Until Filled? Yes Proposed Start Date 08 / 04 / 2024 Special Instructions