Visiting Instructor, School of Kinesiology and Nutrition job in Hattiesburg
Hattiesburg, Mississippi - MS University of Southern Mississippi
Employer: | University of Southern Mississippi |
Job Ref: | Ref_154629 |
Country: | United States |
State: | Mississippi - MS |
City: | Hattiesburg |
Zip Code: | 39406 |
Visiting Instructor, School of Kinesiology and Nutrition The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Visiting Instructor, School of Kinesiology and Nutrition. Position Details 118 College Drive Job Summary The University of Southern Mississippi is accepting applications for the 2024-25 academic year, for multiple nine-month, full-time visiting instructor positions within the School of Kinesiology & Nutrition, College of Education and Human Sciences to begin fall 2024. This position requires teaching undergraduate and graduate-level courses (for qualified candidate) in the school, and mentoring students. The School administers programs in Exercise Science, Sport Coaching Education, Nutrition and Dietetics, and K-12 Physical Education Licensure. The ideal candidate would be qualified to teach courses that support at least one of the school’s programs. The school: The School of Kinesiology and Nutrition houses state-of-the-art research and teaching facilities. Our newly renovated teaching and research spaces include a dedicated Biomechanics lab (equipped with Qualisys motion capture, 6 AMTI fixed force platforms, AMTI moveable force platform, Noraxon EMG suite, and AMTI instrumented treadmill), Exercise Physiology lab (equipped Biodex system 4, GE U/S unit, Treadmills, Cycle ergometers and Hokanson cuff), Anthropometric Assessment lab (equipped with GE iLUNAR DXA, In Body 720), Foods lab (equipped with 8-station industrial, stainless steel teaching kitchen with video technology). The school also supports two federally funded centers/labs including the Mississippi Center for Clinical and Translational Research Community Engagement and Training Core, and the Applied Biomechanics Head and Neck Kinematics and Concussion lab. For over 50 years, our School has enjoyed a rich history of securing federal and state funds for research and teaching endeavors as well as working with community partners, stakeholders, and organizations towards the aim of improving health and human performance and preventing disease and injury. Primary Duties and Responsibilities A visiting instructor appointment involves: Teaching undergraduate and graduate coursework; Minimum Qualifications | |
Area of Interest: | Education: Higher-education |
Job Category: | Higher-Ed/Education |
Position type: | Full-Time |
Post Date: | 05/07/24 |