Adapted Physical Education/Activity (APE/A)
Position Search #: 6.15
San Francisco State University, Department of Kinesiology invites applicants for a tenure-track
Assistant Professor position in Adapted Physical Education/Activity (APE/A) beginning August,
2016. The department seeks individuals whose emphasis is in promoting physical activity in
persons with disabilities across the lifespan including healthy children and healthy aging, and
school/community-based programming and interventions. The department has about 800
majors and offers two bachelors’ (Exercise and Movement Science, and Physical Education) and
a master’s degree. The department embraces an interdisciplinary approach to Kinesiology that
emphasizes the influence of the form, function, and effectiveness of movement and physical
activity across the lifespan and for special populations, such as individuals with disabilities or
chronic diseases.
Qualifications:
Candidates should have a Ph.D. or equivalent degree in a sub-discipline of Kinesiology. ABD
candidates are encouraged to apply, but must have completed their doctoral degree by the first
day of the appointment. Candidates should have strong experience in K-12 and college
teaching, and the ability to work within a multidisciplinary department as a member of a team
and within a multicultural and diverse academic setting. Candidates must demonstrate
effectiveness as a teacher as well as the ability to teach courses in the areas of Adapted Physical
Activity and Education.
Candidates must have an active record of scholarship related to the position and evidence of
external support or the potential for external funding of these activities are expected. Interest
and ability to extend expertise into the community is desirable. Preference will be given to
those with a demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity or those with
teaching and/or research experience with a large, diverse student body.
Responsibilities: The position requires graduate and undergraduate teaching in APE/A,
mentoring and advising graduate and undergraduate students, developing an active ongoing
scholarship program in APE/A, and ongoing committee and service assignments.
Rank and salary: Assistant Professor. Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.
The CSU provides generous health, retirement and other benefits.
Application process and deadline
Review of applications will begin on November 1, 2015 for full consideration. Position will
remain open until filled. Applications received past the screening date cannot be guaranteed
full consideration. Submit letter of intent/interest, a current CV, reprints of up to three recent
publications, teaching philosophy, names and contact information of three references, and
three letters of reference electronically to Mr. Philip Baskin, AOC, Email: baskin@sfsu.edu ;
Phone: 415-338-1258
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Status of Submission: contact Philip Baskin, AOC, baskin@sfsu.edu, 415-338-1258
Questions about positions: Claudia Guedes, Chair of Search Committee,
cguedes@sfsu.edu, 415-338-2160
San Francisco State University is a member of the California State University system and serves
a diverse student body of 30,000 undergraduate and graduate students. The University seeks to
promote appreciation of scholarship, freedom and, human diversity through excellence in
instruction and intellectual accomplishment. SFSU faculty are expected to be effective teachers
and demonstrate professional achievement and growth through research, scholarship, and/or
creative work.
San Francisco State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a strong commitment to
diversity. We especially welcome applications from members of all ethnic groups, women,
veterans, and people with disabilities.
A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily
before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete
the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment
of current CSU employees who apply for the position.
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Short version ( for expensive venues):
San Francisco State University, Department of Kinesiology seeks applicants for a tenure-track
Assistant, Professor position in Adapted Physical Activity and Education beginning August 2016.
Ph.D. or equivalent degree in a sub-discipline of Kinesiology required.
Complete job description available at kin.sfsu.edu. SF State serves a diverse student body with
a mission to promote scholarship, diversity, instructional excellence and intellectual
accomplishment. Faculty are expected to be effective teachers, demonstrate professional
achievement and growth through research, publications and/or creative activities, and engage
in service to the campus and community. Salary commensurate with qualifications. Application
review begins November 1st, 2015, continues until filled.
Sent letter of intent/interest, a current CV, reprints of up to three recent publications,
teaching philosophy, names and contact information of three references, and three letters of
reference electronically to :
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Submission and Status: Philip Baskin, AOC, baskin@sfsu.edu , 415-338-1258
Questions about positions: Claudia Guedes, Chair of Search Committee,
cguedes@sfsu.edu, 415-338-2160