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Instructor, Kinesiology

  • 494907
  • Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States
  • Full-time Faculty

Salary/Position Classification

  • $55,000-60,000 9-month contract, Exempt
  • 40 hours per week
  • 100% Remote Work Availability: No
  • Hybrid Work Availability: No

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Responsible for serving as full-time instructor within University of North Dakota’s Kinesiology programs.
  • Specific duties include:
  • Teaching undergraduate courses in strength and conditioning, personal training, exercise testing and assessment, prevention and care of injuries in sports/esports, First Aid/CPR, water safety, and/or other courses dependent on expertise and need.
  • Participation in service activities in the department, college, and university, and in the profession. 

Required Competencies

  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Effectively teach, advise, and mentor students.
  • Ability to adapt to current methods of teaching.
  • Effective interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment
  • Ability to work with and engage with students and colleagues

Minimum Requirements

  • Master’s degree in Kinesiology, Exercise Science, or closely related field earned by August 15, 2024
  • Current or willingness to obtain Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) certification from the National Strength and Conditioning Association by August 15, 2024
  • First Aid / CPR certified
  • Coaching experience (strength and conditioning coach and/or sport coaching)
  • Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. This position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Successful experience teaching in face-to-face and online (synchronous & asynchronous) classroom environments
  • Involvement in professional organization and activities
  • Fitness industry experience

To Apply

To assure full consideration, applications must be received by 07/15/2024 and include the following materials:

  • Letter of Interest
  • Curriculum Vita
  • Names and contact information for three references
  • Unofficial transcripts. Please note that the selected candidate will be required to submit official transcripts upon hire.

Please note, all employment postings close at 11:55pm CST.

Position Benefits

Benefits include single or family health care coverage (UND pays the full premium), life insurance, employee assistance program, retirement plans with generous employer contributions, sick leave in addition to paid holidays.

Optional benefits include supplemental life, dental, vision, flexible spending account, supplemental retirement plans.

UND also offers an employee tuition waiver and a variety of professional development opportunities.

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Veteran’s Preference

Veterans claiming preference must submit all proof of eligibility by the closing date. Proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 or 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 veteran status, proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 and a current letter of disability dated within the past year.

Confidentiality of Application Materials

Pursuant to NDCC 44-04-18.27, applications and any records related to the applications that identify an applicant are confidential, except records related to the finalists of the position, which are open to the public after the search committee has identified the top three or more finalists who will be invited to campus.

EEO Statement

The University of North Dakota is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or other protected characteristic. Women, minorities, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and members of other underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply. Applicants are invited to provide information regarding their gender, race and/or ethnicity, veteran’s status and disability status as part of the application process. This information will remain confidential and separate from your application.

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