Assistant Professor of Kinesiology for Coaching, Health, and Physical Education

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Louisiana State University of Alexandria is a publicly supported institution that provides undergraduate level college education to the citizens of Central Louisiana. The university is a unit of the LSU System and operates under the auspices of the Louisiana Board of Regents. LSUA is located in Rapides Parish.

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Job Posting Title:

Assistant Professor of Kinesiology for Coaching, Health, and Physical Education

   

Position Type:

Faculty

   

Department:

LSUA ASA - HHS - Education (Arlene Andrepont Duos (00002657))

   

Work Location:

LSU - Alexandria

   

Pay Grade:

Academic

   

Job Description:

Faculty in Kinesiology for Coaching, Health and Physical Education (Grades K-12) 
9-Month Tenure-Track Position

The Kinesiology Program at Louisiana State University in Alexandria (LSUA) seeks applications for 
Assistant/ Associate Professor of Kinesiology for Coaching, Health and Physical Education (Grades K-12). Applicants should be strongly committed to excellence in teaching and to working in an environment that fosters diversity. Candidates need the ability to use technology effectively in teaching and learning, the ability to work collaboratively, evidence of scholarly activity, and a commitment to public higher education. 

The Kinesiology Program at LSUA invites applicants for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level. The program seeks an outstanding faculty member who will contribute to undergraduate programs focusing on basic aspects of kinesiology and coaching, health and physical education. The program offers core kinesiology courses taken by all kinesiology majors and four concentrations: coaching, health and physical education; health and fitness studies; sports management; and general kinesiology. The appointment will begin August 2025. 

Assistant Professor Rank 

Required Qualifications:

•    Master's degree in Health and Physical Education (or related area) from an accredited institution including 18 graduate hours in Health and Physical Education
•    Evidence of collaboration with local school systems, community agencies or other professionals
•    Evidence of the application of technology
•    Evidence of scholarly activities

Preferred Qualifications:

•    ABD or earned doctorate in the discipline from an accredited university
•    Experience with the delivery of instruction at the university level in online environments
•    University teaching experience

Duties and Responsibilities:

•    Teach a variety of undergraduate kinesiology courses including coaching, health and physical education and core courses
•    Collaborate with local school systems, community agencies or other professionals
•    Continue professional development in the discipline via professional organization membership and research
•    Participate in faculty governance, committees, and other events/organizations on campus
•    Create an engaging learning environment that is effective and encourages student involvement and participation to stimulate learning
•    Participate in retention and recruitment of prospective students
•    Perform other responsibilities requested by administration
•    Advise kinesiology coaching, health and physical education students.

   

Additional Job Description:

Competencies:

None

Special Instructions:

Application Instructions:
Please attach a Resume, a cover letter, 3 letters of recommendation and unofficial transcripts. Official transcripts will be required upon hire.


Questions or concerns about your application should be directed to LSUA Human Resources at 318-473-6401 or HumanResources@lsua.edu.
Please attach all transcripts to your application for proof of education.

Background check required for hire.

   

Posting Date:

April 4, 2025

   

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):

May 5, 2025

  

Additional Position Information:

Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Benefits - LSUA offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insur