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Job Summary
Assistant Professor in Health & Physical Education POSTED: Nov 02
Salary: Open Location: Des Moines, Iowa
Employer: Grand View University Type: Full Time - Experienced
Category: College/University Faculty Preferred Education: Doctorate



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About Grand View University

Grand View University is a Liberal Arts University that supports a student population of approximately 2,000 full and part-time students. A University of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, Grand View was founded in 1896 and is located in the Des Moines, Iowa metropolitan area.

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Job Description
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: The Department is seeking an outstanding professional who is enthusiastic, passionate about their field and has a strong desire to help students succeed.

TEACHING: will develop and teach undergraduate exercise science and health promotion content courses. These courses may include exercise physiology, kinesiology, worksite health promotion, program planning, lifetime fitness and wellness, care and prevention of athletic injuries and the supervision of internships; may also be asked to teach in the General Education Core course curriculum. ADVISING: will advise undergraduate Health Promotion majors with Fitness Management or Wellness Management areas of Concentration. SERVICE: will include participation in department activities; service on university committees; participation in the life of the University; involvement with professional organizations; and engagement in community service. The Health Promotion major is reflective of Grand View University’s mission…developing the total person – mind, body and spirit. The academic major offers a distinct learning experience that prepares students to help individuals/organizations change and embrace wellness as a lifestyle.

APPLICATION: Application deadline is December 1, 2009. All applications must include a letter of application, current curriculum vitae, transcripts, samples of student evaluations, if available, and statement of teaching philosophy and interests that address the above stated qualifications. Three letters of recommendation must also accompany the application materials. All documentation and request for information should be addressed to: Grand View University, Attn: Human Resources Manager, 1200 Grandview Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50316-1599 or e-mailed to humanresources@grandview.edu.


Requirements
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS; Doctoral-level degree in exercise science, health promotion, or closely related field is preferred and required for a tenure track position. A master’s degree with significant teaching/work experience may be considered but would be a continuing contract appointment.

DESIRED/PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Evidence of excellence in teaching. Work experience in the field, ACSM and/or CHES certifications desirable.


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