Job description

Job Title

Instructional Assistant Professor of Kinesiology

Agency

Texas A&M International University

Department

College Of Nursing & Health Sciences

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Laredo, Texas

Job Type

Faculty

Job Description

Texas A&M International University (TAMIU), a member of the Texas A&M University System, welcomes applicants for an Instructional Assistant Professor to begin Fall 2027.

TAMIU is a Hispanic Serving Institution with over 8,000 students located in Laredo, Texas, a vibrant and bicultural city with a population of about 250,000. The university advances knowledge through research and discovery, teaching and learning, community engagement and public service, and with an intentional focus on student success and research excellence. For more information, please visit https://www.tamiu.edu/

This is a full-time, non-tenure track, 9-month academic faculty appointment. Primary duties will include teaching undergraduate courses in Kinesiology (15-semester credit hours per semester) such as biomechanics, exercise physiology, athletic training, adapted physical activity and other kinesiology courses on-campus sites as dictated by program, course schedule, and student demand. Duties also include providing review sessions for students and providing service to the college, university, and community. This position requires face-to-face interactions through a regular schedule of attendance on campus and in the workplace.

The College of Nursing and Health Sciences is committed to preparing highly skilled professionals who promote health, wellness, and quality of life for communities. The College offers a collaborative, student-centered environment that values excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service.

Required Qualifications

The successful candidate must hold a an earned PhD in Exercise Science or related Kinesiology field with a minimum of 18 graduate hours in the desired discipline; previous teaching experience at a collegiate level. We strongly encourage candidates with flexibility in scheduling to accommodate evening classes and weekends, as necessary. The candidate must be able to deliver content in various formats, including in-person, hybrid, and online. Candidates with NSCA (CPT, CSCS) or ACSM certifications are preferred.

We offer competitive salaries and a benefits package including health insurance, retirement benefits, and life insurance. Additional pay is available for summer teaching. Financial support for professional development opportunities, such as attending academic conferences, is also provided. Moving expenses are covered in whole or in part by the university.

Application Process

The completed employment application must include:

Letter of interest or cover letter that addresses qualifications
Current curriculum vitae
Unofficial transcripts specifying conferred degree
Names and contact information of three current professional references

Applications must be submitted online at https://www.tamiu.edu/admins/ohr/employment/.

INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT: During the application process, you have only one opportunity to enter the requested information, upload documents, and submit the application. You will not be able to make changes or add additional documents once you “Submit” the application materials. The software does not allow you to “Save” your application and return to complete the process at a later time. The page "My Experience" has an area provided under Resume/CV to drop or upload files.

Applications received by Texas A&M International University must have all job application data entered. Failure to provide all job application data could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. “See resume” is not an acceptable entry in the job application.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.

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