Clinical Assistant Professor
The University of Georgia

Job Info

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Posting Number:

F1742P

Working Title:

Clinical Assistant Professor

Department:

COE-Kinesiology

About the University of Georgia:

Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia's oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University's main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,000 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 40,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 18 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens.

About the College/Unit/Department:

As the 4th largest public college of education in the country and the 3rd largest college at UGA, the Mary Frances Early College of Education (MFECOE) improves the lives of residents of Georgia and beyond through our instruction, research, and service. The MFE COE is a comprehensive college with disciplines focused on teacher preparation, counseling and human development, communication sciences, human movement sciences, career development, student affairs, and educational administration and policy. We place significant emphasis on graduate education with approximately 40% of our students at the graduate level, making us the second largest college at UGA with respect to graduate education.

Named for Mary Frances Early, UGA's first African American graduate, in February 2020, the MFE COE has a long and distinguished history as a leader in diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our other strengths include a) partnerships with multiple units on campus, in the local community, and across the state of Georgia, b) faculty expertise manifested in well- regarded scholarship and applied practice, and c) recognition of our academic programs by external stakeholders.

The Department of Kinesiology has 29 full-time faculty members and offers B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. programs in the academic areas of athletic training, exercise and sport science, health and physical education, and sport management and policy. Department faculty members have established community-based programs in the areas of adapted physical education, cerebral palsy, and stroke rehabilitation. The Department has exceptional facilities in the Ramsey Center located on the main campus in Athens, Georgia. Additional information about the Department can be found at https://coe.uga.edu/directory/kinesiology/.

Athens is known for its music, art, and food as well as its accessibility to the Atlanta area (www.visitathensga.com and www.georgia.gov).

College/Unit/Department website:

www.coe.uga.edu/kinesiology

Posting Type:

External

Employment Type:

Employee

Benefits Eligibility:

Benefits Eligible

Anticipated Start Date:

08/01/2024

Job Posting Date:

09/15/2023

Open until filled:

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Applicants should submit all of the following:

• Letter of application specifically responsive to the responsibilities and required qualifications of the position as described above
• Curriculum vitae
• Teaching statement (2-page maximum)
• Three (3) letters of recommendation along with contact information of the individuals providing professional reference at the time of application. (combined and uploaded as one pdf)

Transcripts will be required only from finalists. Applications received by October 22, 2023 are assured of full consideration.Location of Vacancy:

Athens Area

EEO Statement:

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).

Classification Title:

Clinical Assistant Professor

Faculty Rank:

Clinical Assistant Professor

Contract Type:

Academic (9 mo.)

Tenure Status:

Non-Tenure Track

Minimum Qualifications:

• An earned doctorate degree in Kinesiology or a closely related field of study by the start date.

Position Summary:

The Department of Kinesiology at the University of Georgia invites applications for a 9-month, full-time, Clinical Assistant Professor position in the Exercise and Sport Science program to begin August 1, 2024. The Department seeks to hire a non-tenure track faculty member who will teach four courses per semester that will serve students in the Exercise and Sport Science major and minor programs, the Personal Health and Well-being minor program, as well as students interested in working with individuals with disabilities.

The Clinical Assistant Professor in the Exercise and Sport Science program will have the following Responsibilities:

• Fall/Spring Instructional load: 1) Supervision of a community-based health and wellness program designed to serve the local disability community, 2) Exercise is Medicine class, 3 & 4) Two additional classes aligned with kinesiology expertise.
• Develop and teach new courses within area of specialization as needed.
• Contribute to service activities at the program, department, college, and university levels.

Additional Requirements:

• One year of teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses related to exercise and sport science.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise/develop community-based physical activity programming.
• Must have 5 years of discipline specific practical experience in school, higher education, community, business or clinical settings. Fields included in this group are: adult education, athletic training, college student affairs, educational foundations, exercise science, recreation and leisure, and sport management.

Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, and/or Certification:

• One year or more of full-time undergraduate and/or graduate teaching experience related to exercise and sport science. (May be part of the five years of discipline specific practical experience above.)
• National certification from one of the leading applied physical activity/sport agencies (ACSM, NASM, etc.).
• One semester or more of undergraduate and/or graduate teaching experience related to disability.

Is this a Position of Trust?:

No

Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources?:

No

Does this position require a P-Card? :

No

Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? :

No

Is driving a responsibility of this position?:

No

Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care?:

No

Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications):

No

Credit and P-Card policy:

Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.

Background Investigation Policy:

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Fall/Spring Instructional load: 1) Supervision of a community-based health and wellness program designed to serve the local disability community, 2) Exercise is Medicine class, 3 & 4) Two additional classes aligned with kinesiology expertise.
• Develop and teach new courses within area of specialization as needed.
• Contribute to service activities at the program, department, college, and university levels.

Percentage Of Time:

100

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