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Assistant Professor, Tenure-Track — Sport Management
The Sport Management program in the College of Education at Washington State University is soliciting applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position in sport management. The successful candidate will be expected to conduct research in their area of expertise within sport management, be able to teach a broad range of undergraduate courses in sport management as well as graduate courses in their area of expertise, provide service to the university, and engage with campus and local communities. The typical contractual load for a tenure-track assistant professor is 40% teaching (two courses per semester), 40% research and 20% service. We are seeking candidates with a focused research agenda and the ability to secure external funding or evidence of potential to do so. Candidates who can demonstrate engagement in interdisciplinary work, foster scholarly connections among current faculty and contribute to diversity, equity and inclusion efforts are especially encouraged to apply. The College of Education seeks applicants who can demonstrate knowledge and ability to work effectively with individuals and groups with a variety of identities, cultures and backgrounds.
Required qualifications: An earned Ph.D. in sport management, sport administration or closely related field by the position start date; evidence of high-quality research; ability to effectively teach a broad range of undergraduate courses in sport management; demonstrated pursuit of (or evidence of potential to secure) external funding; ability to contribute to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion consistent with the WSU strategic plan.
Preferred Qualifications: Ability to teach graduate courses in sport management; evidence of ability to mentor graduate students; evidence of ability to teach and work with diverse populations; evidence of ability to work collaboratively with other faculty; evidence of publishing first-authored publications in high-quality scholarly journals; relevant practical experience in the sport or recreation industries.
Application process: Screening of applications will begin November 28, 2022, and will continue until the position is filled. The targeted starting date is August 16, 2023. To apply, click here or visit https://wsu.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/WSU_Jobs and search for position R-7523.
Faculty, Tenure Track — Cultural Studies and Social Thought in Education
Title: Associate or Assistant Professor
Salary: Competitive, commensurate with experience
Position: Permanent full-time; tenure-track
Effective Date: August 16, 2023
About this position: This position is part of a faculty cluster hire initiative in the scholarship and teaching about racism and social inequality in the Americas, with a particular focus this year on Native American/Indigenous communities. The university is particularly interested in hiring scholars who are deeply connected to and integrated into the communities that they study, to build on our strong tradition of engaged and applied scholarship at WSU.
Application Process: Screening will begin October 26, 2022; however, the position will remain open until filled. To apply, go to www.wsujobs.com then “search postings” by using the “location” (Pullman) criteria. An application should include: (1) A letter of interest that discusses how equity and justice is embedded in your scholarship and teaching while addressing the required and preferred qualifications and interest in the position; (2) A current resume/CV; (3) a diversity statement that specifically lays out your engagement with the diversity, equity, inclusion, and access (see detailed prompt in application); (4) At least two examples of scholarly writing related to the themes of the position; and (5) The names of at least three references with titles, addresses, business telephone numbers and e-mail addresses. Please do not send letters of recommendation at the time of application, as the committee will request letters for the finalists.
For information on the application process, contact: Julie Killinger, Search Committee Manager at juliek@wsu.edu. For information regarding this position, contact Dr. Tom Salsbury, Search Committee Chair at tsalsbury@wsu.edu.
Faculty, Tenure-Track — Kinesiology
About this position: The Kinesiology Program (located within the College of Education on the Pullman campus) is seeking applications for an assistant professor in a tenure track, 9-month appointment with possibility of summer employment. Applicants will be expected to successfully conduct research and teach coursework within their expertise area, as well as provide service and community engagement. We are seeking candidates with a clear research agenda and strong commitment to a focused line of research. Preferred areas of scholarship include, but are not limited to, Motor Behavior in the areas of motor development, motor learning, or motor control. Candidates should be emerging scholars with demonstrated capacity to pursue their research agenda with preference given to those with post-doctoral research and/or grant experience. Additionally, candidates are sought who can demonstrate engagement in interdisciplinary work and foster scholarly connections among current faculty (current department expertise includes biomechanics, physiology, psychology, motor learning and control, research methodology and statistics) and across the university.
Application process: Application Process: Screening of applications will begin October 7, 2022 and the position will remain open until filled. The targeted starting date is August 14, 2023. Applicants should apply online at www.wsujobs.com and submit:
- A letter of application that specifically addresses required and preferred qualifications in the position description, no more than 2 pages, single spaced.
- A research agenda and how the agenda aligns with Kinesiology and WSU priorities and current external funding priorities, no more than 2 pages, single spaced.
- A teaching statement of philosophy, experience, as well as how the applicant can contribute to the current courses and further development of the Kinesiology curriculum, limited to 2 pages, single spaced.
- Curriculum vitae.
- Names, addresses, telephone numbers and e-mail addresses of three professional references who may be contacted and can speak to the qualifications for this position.
For additional information, contact Alanna Ellis, Search Support Manager, acellis@wsu.edu or Sarah Ullrich-French, Search Committee Chair, sullrich@wsu.edu. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.
WSU is committed to excellence through diversity and faculty-friendly policy action, including partner accommodation and NSF ADVANCE Institutional Transformation programs (http://www.advance.wsu.edu/). Washington State University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action educator and employer. Members of ethnic minorities, women, Vietnam era or disabled veterans, persons of disability and/or persons aged 40 and over are encouraged to apply.
Faculty, Career-Track — Kinesiology
About this position: The Kinesiology Program on the Pullman campus is seeking applications for an assistant professor (career track/non-tenure track) position, with a 9-month appointment and possibility of summer employment. Applicants will be expected to teach four undergraduate courses each semester in two or more of the following content areas: strength and conditioning, fitness, exercise physiology, exercise prescription, or biomechanics and provide administrative support for our Strength and Conditioning minor. Applicants will also be expected to provide service to the undergraduate program in kinesiology, college, and university as appropriate.
Application Process: Screening of applications will begin October 31st, 2022, and the position will remain open until filled. The targeted starting date is August 14, 2023. Applicants should apply online at www.wsujobs.com and submit:
- A letter of application that specifically addresses required and preferred qualifications in the position description, including evidence of effective teaching (e.g., student/peer evaluations, innovative teaching strategies, student outcomes, curriculum development). Please also include any relevant certifications and/or experiences collaborating with other entities within or outside of educational settings.
- A statement of teaching philosophy, limited to 1 page, single spaced.
- Curriculum vitae.
- Names, addresses, telephone numbers and e-mail addresses of three professional references who may be contacted and can speak to the qualifications for this position.
For additional information, contact Alanna Ellis (acellis@wsu.edu) Search Support Manager, or Kira Carbonneau, Search Committee Chair (kira.carbonneau@wsu.edu).
Faculty, Tenure Track — Special Education
Title: Assistant Professor
Salary: Competitive, commensurate with experience
Position: Permanent full-time; tenure-track
Effective Date: August 16, 2023
About this position: The Department of Teaching and Learning at Washington State University in Pullman, WA campus seeks applicants with research-intensive interests in Special Education for a tenure track faculty position. Washington State University is a research-focused doctoral granting institution. The applicant will have an earned doctorate in Special Education or a closely related field (before August 15, 2023), with the potential for contributing to existing program strengths and projects. The WSU Special Education program is committed to strengths-based approaches to supporting learners with disabilities, teachers, and families to create transformative change in inclusive education. The College of Education seeks applicants with a commitment to inclusive education and demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals and groups with a variety of identities, cultures, backgrounds, and ideologies. WSU is committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive university community. The university recognizes that fostering an inclusive environment for all, with particular attention to the needs of historically marginalized populations, is vital to the pursuit of excellence in all aspects of our institutional mission.
Application process: Screening will begin on November 28, 2022. Applicants must apply online at www.wsu.edu/jobs, select their appropriate employment status, and search R-7689, and submit:
- Letter of application addressing the qualifications
- Comprehensive Vita
- Two samples of scholarly work
- A statement on how diversity, equity, and inclusion are evident in your teaching, advising, research, and/or practice
- The names, addresses, email, phone numbers of at least three references
For additional information, contact Julie Killinger, Principal Assistant, Department of Teaching and Learning, at juliek@wsu.edu.