Job description

Valley City, ND

Valley City State University invites applications for a full-time, Assistant Professor for Kinesiology and Human Performance Tenure-Track 

The primary responsibility of this position is to teach coursework in the Strength and Conditioning degree program. Courses within the Strength and Conditioning Specialist degree program are also required or elective courses in all degree programs in the Department of Kinesiology and Human Performance. Teaching responsibilities include 12 credits per semester (Fall and Spring) in a combination of face-to-face and online environments. Service to the university, engagement in professional development opportunities, advising, and departmental participation are also expected.

Other main duties may include:

• Develop, enhance and teach face-to-face and online courses.
• Assist with the CASCE CSCS accreditation process.
• Recruit and advise diverse student populations.
• Engage in appropriate service to the department, university, and academic community.
• Develop professionally, stay current with course content, and work to enhance student learning and engagement.

Minimum Qualifications

• A master’s degree in clinical exercise physiology, exercise science, or closely related content area.
• Minimum of 18 graduate credits in related field of teaching.
• Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) Certified.
• Experience as an exercise physiologist, strength and conditioning specialist, or similar profession.
• Willingness to teach both face-to-face on campus and in the online format.

Preferred Qualifications

• Teaching experience in higher education.
• Course and curriculum development experience.
• Experience working with an online Learning Management System (LMS) such as Blackboard.
• Demonstrate effective use of technology and other innovative teaching methods in the classroom and online learning environment.
• Experience advising students.

Compensation:The salary for this position is commensurate with qualifications and typically ranges from $47,000 to $52,000 annually pending experience and qualifications for assistant professor. This position is a 9-month, full-time position. In some cases, summer duties may be arranged through an additional contract.

Benefits:VCSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes single or family health insurance coverage with premiums paid for by the university – with an effective date for new employees the first of the month following date of hire. Other benefits include wellness benefits, basic life insurance, retirement plan, tuition waiver, and EAP. Optional benefits include supplemental life, dental, vision, flexible spending account, and supplemental retirement plans. Click here for more information.

University and Community:Recognized as a “Best College” by U.S. News for the past 26 years, VCSU offers one of the best academic values in the Midwest. VCSU was founded as a teacher’s college in 1890, earning a prestigious reputation for producing some of the best educators in the area. Since then, VCSU’s undergraduate offerings have continued to grow and now include a range of programs. VCSU offers more than 65 undergraduate programs in art, business, communication arts, computer systems and software engineering, education, health and physical education, language and literature, mathematics, music, science, social science, and technology education. Online Master of Education, Masters of the Arts in Teaching, and Master of Science in Business Information Systems degree programs are also available.The 55-acre campus, one of the most attractive in North Dakota, is bordered on the south by a forested hillside and on the north by the Sheyenne River. Campus architecture features a graceful blend of historic and modern buildings. The entire campus is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as a Historic District. VCSU is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP), and the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM). The university is located in the southeastern part of the state in the city from which the institution takes its name. Valley City has a population of approximately 6,500 and is located 60 miles west of Fargo on Interstate 94, making the campus easily accessible both from the east and west. The location of the community lends itself to cultural and recreational activities, and the Gaukler Wellness Center offers a variety of services to members including an indoor pool and fitness center.

Additional Information:Direct inquiries about the position to the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Rachelle Hunt. Email: [email protected] Phone: 701-845-7260. For accommodation or assistance in the application or interview process, contact: [email protected]. For questions about the status of your application or reference letters, please email [email protected].

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Valley City State University encourages applications from minorities, women, and disabled persons, and pledges not to discriminate with respect to color, the nation of origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, or status due to receipt of public assistance, or disability as specified in Federal Regulations. Preference will be given to candidates able to demonstrate eligibility to work in the United States. This position is subject to the North Dakota Veteran’s Preference procedure. Proof of eligibility includes a copy of NGB 22 from National Guard or Reserve (with a unit located in ND) or certification from the applicant’s unit command that the individual is expected to be discharged or released from active duty in the uniformed services under other than dishonorable conditions not later than one hundred twenty days after the date of the submission of the certification. If claiming disabled status, proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 and a current letter of disability.  A criminal background check will be conducted on all faculty hires. Visa sponsorship for employment is not available for this position.

How to apply

Submit all required materials online, including a cover letter, curriculum vitae (CV)/resume, contact information for three references, and unofficial copies of your transcripts. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the correct email addresses are submitted for each of the three required references. Reference letters will be solicited automatically from the references you list via email, for finalists only Preference given to applications received on or before December 22, 2024, and review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Click here to apply.