| UNT System Overview | Welcome to the University of North Texas System . UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton , the University of North Texas at Dallas and the University of North Texas Health Science Center in Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region and we are committed to transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We are growing with the DFW region, enrolling a record 47,000+ students across our system and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year. |
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| Posting Title | Asst Professor |
| Department | UNT-Kinesiolgy, Hlth Promo, & Rec-132320 |
| College/School | College of Education |
| Job Location | Denton |
| Full Time/Part Time | Full-Time |
| Retirement Eligibility | ORP Eligible |
| Additional Retirement Information | For more information on retirement plan options, please visit https://hr.untsystem.edu/benefits/retirement-plans/index.php . |
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| Department Summary | The Department of Kinesiology, Health Promotion, and Recreation has over 1,300 undergraduate majors and 100 graduate students (MS and PhD) across several specializations including sport and exercise psychology, exercise physiology, and sport pedagogy; PhD students are trained through collaborative programs with other UNT departments. Research facilities include the Sport and Exercise Psychophysiology Laboratory, Behavioral Neuroscience Research Laboratory, Sport Physical Activity and Health Laboratory, Applied Physiology Laboratory, Physical Activity and Psychomotor Learning Laboratory, and Integrated Metabolism and Disease Prevention Laboratory. The facilities and equipment are available for shared use by the successful candidate. About UNT The University of North Texas is a student-focused, public, research university located in Denton, Texas. Denton is a town of 136,000 people and offers a peaceful haven for study and research with close access to both outdoor and city amenities. UNT is located 36 miles north of the center of Dallas and only 26 miles north of DFW International Airport. The DFW Metroplex offers a wealth of job opportunities, entertainment, shopping, arts, and professional sport teams. With a total enrollment over 40,000 students, UNT is one of the largest universities in the state of Texas. UNT’s official Carnegie Classification is Doctoral University: Highest Research Activity (formerly R1). The university is highly diverse, being ranked in the top 8% of USA universities based on racial, geographic, gender, and age diversity. UNT was also rated among the nation’s top 100 for social mobility and ethnic diversity by U.S. News & World Report (2020 College Rankings). UNT continues to meet or exceed the criteria to be designated as a Minority and Hispanic Serving Institution, with 52.6% of the undergraduate student body representing minority populations. UNT has a highly diverse campus with a wide range of languages spoken in addition to English. We welcome candidates who have experience with HSI/MSIs and/or who speak Spanish, Vietnamese, American Sign Language, Chinese (Cantonese, Mandarin and other variations), Arabic, Tagalog, Farsi, French, or/and Yoruba. |
| Position Summary | The Department of Kinesiology, Health Promotion, and Recreation (KHPR) invites applications for a full-time, nine-month tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor starting in Fall 2023. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the continued development and success of the department through research, teaching, service, outreach, and mentoring of students. Candidates from underrepresented populations are encouraged to apply. The faculty member hired for this position is expected to demonstrate a record of scholarly research in the field of Exercise, Health, or Sport Psychology as indexed by publications in quality journal outlets and professional presentations. Applicants for the position should demonstrate potential for future extramural funding. It is expected that the successful applicant will be able to collaborate, complement, and expand ongoing research efforts within the department. The faculty member will also be expected to engage in quality instruction and contribute to the program’s service and outreach with a focus on expanding the psychosocial aspects of exercise, health, and sport curriculum. Instructional roles will include teaching two courses per long semester to undergraduate and/or graduate students in exercise, health and sport psychology or related areas. Service roles within the department, college, university, and profession are expected. This may include serving an advisory role in mentored, practical or research experiences, being involved in theses, dissertations, and culminating projects, and serving in committee, curriculum, and coordinator roles. |
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| Physical Requirements | Ability to communicate |
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| Security Sensitive | This is a security sensitive position. |
| EEO Statement | The University of North Texas System and its component institutions are committed to equal opportunity and comply with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University of North Texas System and its component institutions do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, and employment practices. |
| Driving University Vehicle | No |
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Posting Detail Information
| Posting Number | F1020P |
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| Special Instructions to Applicants | Cover Letter – include a brief teaching philosophy and a diversity, equity, and inclusion statement. Review of applications will commence on Monday, November 7, 2022, and will continue until the position is filled. Questions about this position should be directed to the search committee chair, Dr. Chris Bailey (chris.bailey2@unt.edu). |
| Quicklink for Posting | https://jobs.untsystem.edu/postings/65136 |
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