About this role
Assistant Professor of Practice in Kinesiology
Position Description: The Department of Kinesiology & Sport Management in the College of Arts & Sciences at Texas Tech University invites applications for a full-time, 9-month Assistant Professor of Practice in Kinesiology position to begin September 1, 2027.
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Major/Essential Functions: At Texas Tech University, the Professor of Practice title is used to recruit individuals with exceptional backgrounds and achievements in academic, business, government, or other professional practice. Primary responsibilities normally will be to teach courses in an area of expertise, mentor students in professional and career preparation, and liaise with professional contacts and entities on behalf of the department.
In line with TTU’s strategic priorities to engage and empower a dynamic student body, enable innovative research and creative activities, and transform lives and communities through outreach and engaged scholarship, applicants should have experience working with a breadth of student populations at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels within individual or across the areas of teaching, research/creative activity, and service.
As a faculty member in the Department of Kinesiology & Sport Management, you will be expected to: • Contribute to the teaching mission of the department. • Provide service to the department, college, and university.
Preferred Qualifications: In addition to meeting the required qualifications, individuals with the following preferred qualifications are strongly encouraged to apply: • An earned doctoral degree (no later than August 31, 2027) in kinesiology, exercise science, or closely related field. • Professional credentials to work as an Athletic Trainer, Clinical Exercise Physiologist, Physical Therapist, or other related field. • Three or more years of face-to-face or in-person undergraduate teaching experience in kinesiology, exercise science, athletic training, or related allied health disciplines, including experience teaching courses in athletic training, exercise testing and prescription, biomechanics, or related areas. • At least one year of online teaching experience of undergraduate kinesiology courses or equivalent.
Special Instructions to Applicants: Please include the following documents in your application: • Curriculum vitae. • Cover letter that addresses the required and preferred qualifications above. • Teaching statement that includes your experience teaching at the college level or in other professional settings, teaching philosophy, and a list of preferred courses you could teach undergraduate kinesiology courses. • Contact information (email and telephone) of three professional references. Questions about this position should be directed to Dr. Paul Fikes, Search Committee Chair at [email protected] or 8o6-834-6474.
Safety Information: Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all TTU employees.
Pay Statement: Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan.
EEO Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.
About the College: Founded in 1925 as one of the university's four original colleges, the College of Arts & Sciences is comprised of 15 departments, offering a wide variety of courses and programs in the humanities, social and behavioral sciences, mathematics, physical sciences, and natural sciences. The College has more than 10,000 students enrolled representing more than a quarter of the overall Texas Tech University student population while maintaining a 22:1 student-to-faculty ratio.
About the Department/School/Area: The Department of Kinesiology & Sport Management offers a face-to-face and an online B.S. in Kinesiology and a face-to-face M.S. in Kinesiology for over 1,500 undergraduate and 40 graduate students, respectively. The department enrolls over 400 undergraduate students in the B.S. in Sport Management and over 100 master’s degree students in a face-to-face and an online M.S. in Sport Management. It also offers a Ph.D. in Exercise Physiology. Its building includes six classrooms, a student computer lab, and faculty offices.
About the University: Founded in 1923, Texas Tech University began with a mission to serve the needs of West Texas, but its impact has always reached far beyond. Today, Texas Tech, located in Lubbock (pop. 300,000+), is home to a vibrant community of more than 42,000 students.Texas Tech's 1,800-acre campus showcases Spanish Renaissance architecture and is home to one of the country's largest public art collections. Its 13 colleges include a prestigious School of Law and a distinguished School of Veterinary Medicine. These programs equip students with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in their respective fields. Built on the values of West Texas — hard work, grit and authenticity — the university graduates students who are deeply engaged in service to their communities and well-positioned to succeed in the world. Texas Tech is committed to achieving research and scholarly accomplishments that compare favorably to the member institutions of the Association of American Universities (AAU). For more than 100 years, Texas Tech has been a premier destination for those seeking a world-class education and a unique, personalized experience as a member of the Red Raider family.
Faculty Qualifications: • Minimum of master’s degree in kinesiology, exercise science, or a closely related health or rehabilitation discipline. • Three or more years of teaching experience in kinesiology, exercise science, athletic training, or related allied health care disciplines, including undergraduate kinesiology courses, or equivalent teaching experience in secondary school, medical, classroom, clinical, laboratory, or other professional training settings. [note: the language of "equivalent teaching experience" could be interpreted broadly enough to filter out an applicant whose specific experience does not match the department's needs] • Three or more years of professional experience working in-person in athletic training or a related allied health profession such as exercise physiology, physical therapy, or occupational therapy. • Demonstrated record of service, outreach, or community engagement through professional, clinical, educational, or community-based activities.