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*As a unit
of the University System of Georgia, Armstrong Atlantic State University's
vacant faculty positions are also posted at the University
System of Georgia Applicant Clearinghouse.
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Position Title:
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Assistant/Associate
Professor
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Department:
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Health
and Physical Education |
Position Begins:
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August
2008 |
Status:
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9 Month;
Tenure Track |
Benefits Available:
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Yes |
PVA *
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54559 |
| Description: |
Armstrong Atlantic
State University invites applications for two
tenure track positions at the rank of assistant/associate
professor in the Department of Health and Physical
Education. The appointment will begin August
2008, pending budgetary approval.
The successful candidate will teach undergraduate/graduate
and service related classes in health
and physical education, including supervising
field and clinical experiences. Prior
experience in the areas of curriculum
and methods, motor learning, techniques
classes, content physical education and
health classes, concepts of fitness, racket
sports, dance, aquatics, and safety, first
aid and CPR are being sought. Mentoring/advising,
committee memberships, and service to
the University are expected, as well as
involvement in scholarly activities.
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| Qualifications: |
Terminal degree preferred, ABD acceptable,
with an academic background in physical
education with an emphasis in pedagogy.
College and P-12 teaching experience preferred.
Knowledge and demonstrated use of technology
required. Seeking candidate with commitment
to a scholarly/research agenda.
Employment is contingent upon successful
completion of a background investigation.
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| The Department: |
The Department of Health
and Physical Education offers a major in health
and physical education (P-12) with teacher
certification, and a physical education concentration
in the Masters of Curriculum and Instruction.
The department is also responsible for the
delivery of the service program required in
the core curriculum. There are six full-time
faculty members, with approximately 85 teacher
education candidates. |
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| The University: |
Armstrong Atlantic
State University is a four-year coeducational
senior unit in the University System of Georgia
and has an enrollment of more than 6800 students.
It is located approximately twelve miles south
of the historic district of the city of Savannah
on a modern 268 acre campus. The core mission
of the university is a strong liberal arts
education for all students, and the strategic
directions of the university are applied science
and technology, teacher education, health professions,
and community and economic development. |
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| The Community: |
Armstrong is located
in historic Savannah Georgia, a coastal city
located 250 miles southeast of Atlanta, Georgia
and 150 miles north of Jacksonville, Florida.
Savannah has long been known as a charming
city; rich in beauty, cultural diversity, support
for the arts, and opportunities for recreation.
In the last decade the city has capitalized
on its diverse manufacturing base, flourishing
tourist industry, and thriving port to become
the economic motor for the region. With a metropolitan
area population of 296,232 and an adjacent
six-county population of 471,000, Savannah
is well-positioned for future growth. The university
campus is 20 miles from sandy beaches, and
only a mile or so from crabbing, shrimping,
and saltwater fishing. |
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| Salary: |
Competitive and commensurate
with education and experience. Excellent benefits
package. |
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| Application
Process: |
Send letter of interest, curriculum vitae,
official transcripts, and three letters
of recommendation to:
Dr. Michael L. Lariscy, Head
Department of Health and Physical Education
Armstrong Atlantic State University
11935 Abercorn Street,
Savannah, GA 31419-1997
Michael.Lariscy@armstrong.edu
Review of applications will begin February
18, 2008 and will continue until the position
is filled.
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Armstrong Atlantic State University is
an affirmative action/equal opportunity
employer.
Georgia is an Open Records Law
state.
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