Assistant Professor-FixedTerm East Lansing, Michigan, United States Kinesiology - Ed 10014394 Area of Interest: Education/Training Full Time/Part Time: Full Time (90-100%) Group: Fixed Term Faculty Remote Work: Remote-Friendly Union/Non-Union: Union Faculty/Academic Staff Opening on: Sep 25 2024 Closing at: Sep 25 2026 - 23:55 EDT Salary Commensurate with Experience College Of Education 991997 Position Summary The
Department of Kinesiology at Michigan State University invites applications for a fixed-term faculty position (non-tenure-track) at the assistant professor rank, slated to begin in August 2025. This hire is part of a significant strategic investment by Michigan State University to advance the Department of Kinesiology. The initiative is in response to the department's consistent and robust growth over the last thirty
years. With over 1,500 undergraduate enrollees, the Kinesiology major has evolved into one of the most popular academic programs at Michigan State University and is highly sought-after nationwide. Both Michigan State University and the Department of Kinesiology are deeply committed to fostering a dynamic and diverse academic environment. Scholars with diverse backgrounds and perspectives, who will enhance our
multicultural learning environment are enthusiastically encouraged to apply. The collective bargaining agreement between the Union of Non-Tenure-Track Faculty (UNTF) and Michigan State University specifies that fixed-term faculty members are eligible to apply for Designation B "during the first month of the eighth or subsequent semester of Academic-Year teaching employment within seven years of the first of these
semesters in a given employing unit." Designation B is a multi-year contract appointment predicated on exemplary instructional performance. Fixed-term faculty members attaining Designation B status will receive a contract for no less than three years (typically, 5 years) for the UNTF teaching portion of their assignment and a potential raise in their base salary. Beyond attaining Designation B status, fixed-term
faculty members can also pursue advancement through the academic ranks (i.e., promotion to Associate Professor – Fixed-Term and Professor – Fixed-Term) following established evaluation and review procedures. We are seeking qualified candidates with expertise in exercise and sport psychology. Instructional responsibilities will include introductory and advanced undergraduate lectures and laboratories. Duties: Teach
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