KPE Position Descriptions

Recruitment Number

Specialty

Job Title

Description

768

Kinesiotherapy/Rehabilitative Exercise

Assistant or Associate Professor

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POSITION:  ASSISTANT OR ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR  - Kinesiotherapy/Rehabilitative Exercise

EFFECTIVE DATE:  August 26, 2002

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:    A doctorate degree with specialization, preparation, and expertise in rehabilitative exercise, kinesiotherapy or closely related field. Ability to teach one or more activity classes.  Ability to communicate effectively with an ethnically and culturally diverse campus community.

DESIRED/PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Evidence of successful undergraduate and/or graduate teaching experience in rehabilitative exercise/kinesiotherapy at a four-year college or university.    Record of published research and evidence of a current research agenda.  Knowledge of and experience with computer languages, software, and instructional technology related to rehabilitative exercise. Experience developing, managing, and evaluating a long-term, rehabilitative exercise program for people transitioning out of medical treatment and physical therapy. Experience interfacing with people and agencies in local communities. Experience working jointly with faculty in other departments and on other campuses. Identifiable program of research in rehabilitative exercise. Experience seeking external funds through grants and contracts. Familiarity with CAAHEP accreditation for kinesiotherapy.

DUTIES: Assist with coordinating and directing the undergraduate Kinesiotherapy major program.  Teach classes in the undergraduate kinesiotherapy, athletic training, and/or exercise science program.  Instruction in KPE undergraduate major activity courses of the general activity program (e.g., golf, gymnastics, swimming, badminton, softball, self-defense, etc.).  Academic advisement of undergraduate and graduate students in the Kinesiotherapy program.  Assist with clinical supervision of Kinesiotherapy majors.  Assist with the preparation and development of Kinesiotherapy curriculum, CAAHEP certification reports, and program accreditation proposals.   Serve on Department, College, and University committees.  Department representation during recruitment and academic advising events.  Serve as faculty advisor to the Kinesiotherapy Club.  Chair Masters Theses and graduate student research projects in area of expertise.  Serve on graduate research committees.  Other duties as assigned.

SALARY RANGE: Commensurate with experience and level of employment.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION: Letter of application addressing qualifications, professional resume, three letters of recommendation, and an official transcript from the institution awarding highest degree (at time of appointment).  Employment is contingent upon proof of the legal right to work in the United States.  This proof must be provided prior to employment at the University. )

APPLICATION DEADLINE:  Position open until filled (or recruitment canceled).  Review of applications to begin December 15, 2001.  Applications, required documentation, and/or requests for information should be addressed to:

Janet M. Fisher, Ph.D.
Search Committee Chair
Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education
California State University, Long Beach
1250 Bellflower Boulevard
Long Beach, CA 90840
FAX:  562/985-8067
E-Mail: 
fisherja@csulb.edu

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