Instructor, Kinesiology

The Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education invites applications for a Continuing Appointment position at the level of Instructor II or III. The appointment will commence on August 1, 2024, subject to budgetary approval. Hiring salary will be up to $76,000 per year, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Applicants should hold a Ph.D. or Master’s degree in Kinesiology or related field and possess experience teaching at the post-secondary level. The successful candidate will be expected to teach courses/labs primarily in the areas of Wellness and Physical Activity and Applied Physical Literacy. The ability to teach in other Kinesiology areas will be considered an asset. This is a teaching position with no expectation for research. The Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education emphasizes the student experience and excellence in teaching in its B.A. and B.Sc. offerings in Kinesiology, as well as in its M.A. and M.Sc. programs. For more information, please visit our website at www.uleth.ca and the Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education website at http://www.uleth.ca/artsci/kinesiology.

The University of Lethbridge (uLethbridge) is a comprehensive and research-intensive university founded on the principles of liberal education where inspired scholars integrate research and creative activity with teaching. Our University’s Blackfoot name is Iniskim, meaning Sacred Buffalo Stone. Founded in 1967, on traditional Blackfoot land, it is a place where student engagement in learning, creative activities, and research takes place every day. With campuses in Lethbridge and Calgary, uLethbridge offers more than 150 undergraduate and 60 graduate programs in the faculties of Arts & Science, Education, Fine Arts, Health Sciences, the Schools of Liberal Education and Graduate Studies, and the Dhillon School of Business, to more than 8,500 students.

The University of Lethbridge recognizes that diversity enriches our campus and our community and is fundamental to excellence in teaching, learning, and research. The university as a whole must embrace equity as a core value to be truly inclusive of the communities of which we are a part, and this requires ongoing intentional and systemic action. Through recruitment and support of individuals who further enhance our diversity, the University strives to create a diverse and inclusive community where students, faculty and staff feel welcome, are treated equitably, and can thrive.

All applications must be submitted online and should include a letter of application, a curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching interests and philosophy, outlines of courses previously taught, teaching evaluations, and contact information for three references who are academics in the field. (References will be contacted directly with information on how to submit reference letters, but will only be contacted once their contact information has been entered into the application portal. Applicants are advised to enter contact information well before the application deadline, and to ensure that references are prepared to submit their letters no later than May 10th, 2024.) For details on how to submit your application, please visit our Human Resources website at https://uleth.peopleadmin.ca and choose this position under the Academic Postings option.

For enquiries about the position, please contact Robert Kossuth, Co-Chair, Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education, Tel: (403) 317-2803, Email: robert.kossuth@uleth.ca

The deadline for applications will be May 17, 2024, or until a suitable applicant is found.

The University acknowledges the potential impact that career interruptions can have on a candidate’s record of achievement. We encourage applicants to explain in their application the impact that career interruptions have had on their records.

The University of Lethbridge invites applications from all qualified candidates; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given preference.

The University of Lethbridge is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, including through all aspects of the hiring process. If you require support during the hiring process, please contact Human Resources at human.resources@uleth.ca so that accommodations can be put in place to support you. All private information received in relation to your request for support will be kept confidential, only information required to facilitate the accommodation will be shared with the selection committee.

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