Assistant Professor, 9.5 month Contractually Limited Term, School of Kinesiology - Jobs in Halifax, NS

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Acadia University is recognized as one of Canada’s premier undergraduate institutions. Academicinnovation and a technology-rich teaching and learning environment have garnered the university areputation for excellence. Our progressive workplace is located only one hour from Halifax in Nova Scotiasbeautiful Annapolis Valley – a small-town setting offering an affordable lifestyle, outstanding recreationalopportunities, internationally acclaimed restaurants, a healthy economy, and the best weather in theAtlantic Provinces.Acadia University is proudly located on Mi’kma’ki, the ancestral territory of the Mi’kmaq People.School of KinesiologyFaculty of Professional StudiesAssistant Professor9.5 month Contractually Limited TermAppointment in Teaching, Coaching and LeadershipPosition #30329 – The School of Kinesiology invites applications for a 9.5 month contractually limited term(CLT) position effective August 1, 2022.Qualifications: The successful candidate will possess, at a minimum, a Masters degree in Kinesiology, PhysicalEducation, Coaching or a related field with relevant experience; a PhD is preferred. Previous experienceteaching PE at the elementary or secondary levels would be an asset. Membership or leadership experiencewith organizations such as PHE Canada, the Teaching Association for Physical and Health and Education(TAPHE), possession of professional certifications from the Coaching Association of Canada (CAC), involvementin coaching school or community sport, as examples, would also be considered assets.The successful candidate will teach undergraduate courses in the areas of teacher preparation (e.g.,elementary & secondary PE methods, assessment & evaluation), coaching (focusing on the NCCP curriculum),and other elective courses and/ or activity labs (e.g., educational gymnastics, dance).An overall ability to contribute to the collaborative and dynamic teaching and research culture in the School ofKinesiology is essential. The successful applicant will collaborate with the faculty to broaden the work of theSchool, particularly with undergraduate students wanting to pursue teaching physical education or coachingas a career. The successful candidate is expected to be an excellent teacher, to contribute to mentoringstudents, and will also contribute to community engagement and service activities.How to apply: Complete applications should include a letter of application and an up-to-date curriculum vitaealong with the names and contact information of three referees who, if the applicant is shortlisted, will becontacted to submit letters of support for the applicant within a few weeks.The candidate should send the complete application package in one PDF file to:Dr. René Murphy, DirectorSchool of Kinesiology, Acadia UniversityWolfville, Nova Scotia, Canada B4P 2R6Email: rene.murphy@acadiau.caClosing Date: June 3, 2022For additional information on School of Kinesiology, please visit: kinesiology.acadiau.caThe University invites applications from all qualified individuals; however, Canadians and permanent residentswill be given priority. Acadia University is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace andwelcomes applications from Aboriginal people, African Nova Scotians, persons with disabilities, visibleminorities, women, and persons of any minority sexual orientation or gender identity. Consistent with theprinciples of employment equity, the primary criterion for appointment to a position is qualifications andprofessional excellence. Candidates who identify as a member of one of the afore-mentioned groups, and whowish to have the application considered as such, are invited to submit the online Employment EquityVoluntary Self-Identification Form as part of their application package.The university will provide support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, includingaccommodation that takes into account an applicants accessibility needs. If you require accommodationbecause of a disability or for any other reason during the interview process, please contact:rene.murphy@acadiau.caQuick Apply

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