Biomechanics Assistant Teaching Professor - Golf Teaching Research Center and Department of Kinesiology
- Category
- Assistant Professor of Biomechanics
- Posted
- 18 Dec 2024
- Modified
- 18 Dec 2024
- City
- UNIVERSITY PARK, PA
- Country
- US
- Organisation
- THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY
The Pennsylvania State University, College of Health and Human Development, Department of Recreation, Park, and Tourism Management, and Department of Kinesiology seek an Assistant Teaching Professor to begin Fall 2025. This is a 36-week full-time, non-tenure line, term faculty appointment, with reappointment expected. The ideal candidate will be responsible for conducting relevant research within the Suzy and Jim Broadhurst Golf Teaching and Research Center (GTRC), along with teaching undergraduate and graduate-level biomechanics classes within the Department of Kinesiology and the newly forming Masters of Human Performance.
Primary job responsibilities of this position include:
- Serve as the primary golf biomechanics expert in the GTRC.
- Conduct high-quality golf biomechanics research, focusing on publications and industry presentations.
- Teach courses in biomechanics within the Department of Kinesiology and the newly forming Masters of Human Performance.
- Forge interdisciplinary collaborations both within Penn State and with external industry partners.
- Provide service to the department, college, and university, as well as to their profession.
Candidates must possess a Ph.D. or terminal degree at the time of hire. A degree in biomechanics or a closely related field is required. Evidence of an active and focused research program is expected. Preference will be given to individuals who have a focused line of research in biomechanics and a record of publication. Applicants should be able to display evidence of engaged learning practices inside and outside the classroom. Competencies critical to success include the ability to build connections and work collaboratively with faculty in the department, college, and university, as well as external partners within the profession.
Review of applications will begin January 6, 2025, and will continue until a suitable candidate is identified. Questions related to the position can be directed to Eric Handley, Director of the GTRC at esh12@psu.edu.
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