FACULTY VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
The Department of Health Sciences at Lehman College offers undergraduate programs in Dietetics, Foods, and Nutrition, Exercise Science, Health Education/Promotion, Health Service Administration, Recreation Education/Therapy and Public Health. Graduate programs include Nutrition, Health Education/Promotion and Recreation Education/Therapy.
Lecturer/Assistant/Associate Professor position starting Fall 2017 to teach and conduct research in the program of Exercise Science. The 61.5 - 63-credit undergraduate program offers two tracks:
(1) Pre-Physical Therapy for those planning to apply to physical therapy graduate programs, and;
(2) Exercise and Movement Science for those who want to become personal trainers, exercise physiologists, and other fitness specialists.
The successful candidate is expected to teach and advise students, engage in scholarly research and publication, seek outside funding, and actively participate in Departmental and College committees and professional organizations.
The Lehman College campus is located in Bronx, New York and is a Senior College within the City University of New York (CUNY) system. Lehman is the only four-year public college in the Bronx and is recognized as a Hispanic Serving Institution. The College serves mainly undergraduate students preparing them for employment, the professions and further study. The teaching load is 21 hours (7 courses) per year and although the college is predominantly teaching focused, faculty at Lehman are active in research, scholarship and creative works. Service to the college, university and community is part of the mission as is a clear commitment to student engagement including advisement. Teaching is reduced for junior faculty over the first five years for scholarly development and all faculty are actively encouraged to seek external funding. Opportunities are available for faculty development and travel awards. Lehman College and CUNY internal funding is available through competitive grants for scholarship support.
QUALIFICATIONS
For Assistant/Associate Professor (tenure track): Ph.D. degree in area(s) of experience or equivalent is required on commencement of the appointment. Also required are the ability to teach successfully, demonstrated scholarship or achievement, and ability to cooperate with others for the good of the institution.
For Lecturer: Bachelors degree in area(s) of experience or equivalent is required on commencement of the appointment as well evidence of successful teaching record at the college level. Graduate degree is preferred.
COMPENSATION
Salaries are commensurate with education and experience.
CUNY offers faculty a competitive compensation and benefits package covering health insurance, pension and retirement benefits, paid parental leave, and savings programs. We also provide mentoring and support for research, scholarship, and publication as part of our commitment to ongoing faculty professional development.
HOW TO APPLY
Visit www.cuny.edu, access the employment page, log in or create a new user account, and search for this vacancy using the Job ID or Title. Select "Apply Now" and provide the requested information.
Candidates must attach a resume, cover letter, and three professional references (name, title, organization, and contact information).
For technical issues:
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For other questions:
For questions about the content of any job posting, please contact the Human Resources department: Recruiting@lehman.cuny.edu.
Candidates should provide a CV/resume and statement of scholarly interests.
CLOSING DATE
Review of CVs will begin November 18, 2016 and continue until a candidate has been identified.
JOB SEARCH CATEGORY
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EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.
*Location:* Lehman College
*Job Title:* Faculty Open Rank - Health Sciences (School of Health Sciences, Human Services and Nursing)
*Job ID:* 15610
*Full/Part Time:* Full-Time
*Regular/Temporary:* Regular