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Job DescriptionThe College of Health and Wellness Professionals at St. Cloud University invites applications for Tenure-Track (Probationary) position in Recreation and Sports Management in the Department of Kinesiology, Community Health, and Gerontology.A typical faculty workload responsibility may include up to twenty-four (24) credits of instruction per academic year.The successful candidate will collaborate with colleagues in curriculum design instruction and evaluation, conduct and mentor students in research, help create innovative strategies for student recruitment, retention and completion, and may be expected to develop grant funding opportunities.May be expected to develop and delivery face-to-face, hybrid, and on instruction at the St. Cloud State campus or online.All faculty members are expected to engage in scholarly or creative activity or research, in continuing preparation and study, in contribution to student growth and development, and providing service to the university and community (See Article 22 and Appendix G of the IFO Master Agreement.The position will serve as the Sports Management Graduate Program Director.The position will assist in the program coordination of the Recreation and Sports Management Undergraduate program and Athletic Coaching minor.The position will supervise work study and graduate assistants.The candidate may need to teach in other areas as assigned and qualified.Instruct courses in varied locations and at varied times, in-person, online or hybrid and in either a semester or accelerated semester schedule.Minimum QualificationsPhD/EdD in Sports Management, Higher Education Leadership, or other closely related Kinesiology area.Master?s degree in Sports Management or other Kinesiology related field.A minimum of three (3) years working in collegiate athletics as an administrator and/or a head coach within the last ten years.A minimum of three (3) years teaching at the higher education level in recreation and sports management undergraduate courses and sports management graduate courses.Experience as a Graduate Program Director and teaching Sports Management undergraduate and graduate courses.Demonstrated ability to teach at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels both online and face-to-face settings.Demonstrated experience with student advising, internship supervision, and/or curriculum development.Demonstrate effective written, oral communication and/or presentation skills.Demonstrate a commitment to fostering a diverse working and learning-centered environment.Preferred QualificationFive (5) or more years experience as an NCAA head coach and/or athletic administratorStudent-centered approach to education and a committement to helping grow and recruit students to a the recreation and sports management, athletic coaching undergraduate programs and the Sports Management graduate programExperience with in-person, hybrid, and/or online instructionExperience in mentoring and advising undergradute and/or graduate studentsExperience in overseeing internship and practicum experiences.Demonstrated commitment to departmental, university, and professional serviceDemonstrate ability to develop community partnerships for student practicum and internship experience.Other RequirementsFirst Aid/CPR/AED Certified, must be able to teach in-person and online coursesRequired Documents to ApplyResume/CVCover LetterThree (3) Professional References Unofficial Transcripts(Official transcripts will be required at time of employment)Position Information Appointment Type: Probationary/Tenure TrackSalary: Commensurate with experience and qualificationsWork Shift (Hours / Days of work)VariesAboutThe successful candidate will share St. Cloud State?s commitment to our mission, and in particular, the value we place in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) as outlined in SCSU?s It?s Time strategic framework. Notably, we uphold the advancement of diversity, equity, and inclusion and engage in intentional actions to address systemic inequities throughout the university and surrounding environment. DEI values, practices, and strategies are embedded into the fabric of our institution and campus community, and they align with the priorities expressed in the Minnesota State system?s Equity 2030 initiative. SCSU expects all of its employees to help advance these practices and to contribute to the development of an anti-racist, inclusive community.Employment for this position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement for the Inter Faculty Organization which can be found at: Cloud State University is committed to excellence and actively supports cultural diversity. To promote this endeavor, we invite individuals who contribute to such diversity to apply, including minorities, women, LGBTQIA+, persons with disabilities and veterans. St. Cloud State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, status with regards to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or status as a U.S. veteran. The Title IX coordinator at St. Cloud State University is Chocoletta Simpson. For additional information, contact the Office of Institutional Equity Access, (320) 308-5123, Admin. Services Bldg. Rm 121
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St. Cloud State prepares students for life, work and citizenship in the 21st century. In our rigorous academic programs, students apply their knowledge in real-world settings. Our 200 academic programs, 60 graduate degrees and education abroad choices on six continents emphasize hands-on learning through community engagement and close interaction with professors. Couple that with support from the Career Services Center and you have a clear path to a career. Our 100-acre campus is between downtown St. Cloud and the Beaver Islands, a group of more than 30 islands that form a natural maze for a two-mile stretch of the Mississippi River.
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