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The Department of Kinesiology, School of Public Health, University of Maryland, College Park seeks a 100% time (12 month) non-tenure track faculty member (Assistant Clinical Professor) to direct all administrative, instructional, and practicum-related aspects of the Master of Public Health (MPH) in Physical Activity, along with some fiscal duties. The candidate should be able to: (1) manage the operations of the program (scheduling, recruitment, etc.), (2) teach, mentor, and supervise students; and (3) provide relevant service to the department, university, and profession. The successful candidate will have the option of working remotely (100%).

The successful candidate will oversee all administrative, instructional, and practicum-related activities for the new online MPH in Physical Activity Program, along with some fiscal duties, including but not limited to: marketing of program and recruitment of prospective students; oversight and management of the application process; course development and instruction; placement, coordination, and oversight of MPH student practicums; oversight of capstone projects; liaison between students and graduate school and registrar’s office; student advising (e.g., assisting students with course planning and registration, career advising); managing the program handbooks, forms, and Canvas site, as well as other course scheduling; attend relevant departmental meetings (virtual option provided if needed).

Education:
Candidates must hold a doctoral degree in Kinesiology or related field with a demonstrated expertise in public health practice as it relates to physical activity.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Ability to teach a graduate level mixed-methods course and develop a relevant elective (e.g., exercise and brain health, theory of health behavior, adaptive physical activity) is required.

Other:
Candidates must demonstrate a commitment to collaboration, cultural competence and community engagement.

Supplemental doc# 1: Teaching evaluations.
Supplemental doc #2: One page statement discussing how the applicant would contribute to the development of an equitable and inclusive community in the department through teaching, research, and/or service.

Office environment, ability to lift up to 10 pounds, ability to sit for extended hours, visual acuity to read data on reports and computer screens, ability to type on keyboard for extended periods

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