Job Title

Lecturer of Kinesiology

Agency

Texas A&M International University

Department

College Of Nursing & Health Sciences

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Laredo, Texas

Job Type

Faculty

Job Description

Texas A&M International University (TAMIU), a member of the Texas A&M University System, welcomes applicants for a Lecturer of Kinesiology to begin Fall 2025. 

TAMIU is a Hispanic Serving Institution with over 8,000 students located in Laredo, Texas, a vibrant and bicultural city with a population of about 250,000. The university advances knowledge through research and discovery, teaching and learning, community engagement and public service, and with an intentional focus on student success and research excellence. For more information, please visit https://www.tamiu.edu/

This is a full-time, non-tenure track, 9-month academic appointment. Primary duties will include teaching undergraduate courses (15 semester credit hours per semester) in physical education/coaching, exercise science, and fitness/health. Candidates must be able to deliver content in various formats, including in-person, hybrid, and online. Flexibility in scheduling is required, with availability for morning, evening, and/or weekend classes. Duties also include provide service to the university and community. This position requires face-to-face interactions through a regular schedule of attendance on campus and in the workplace. 

The Department of Health Sciences is housed within the College of Nursing and Health Sciences, and offers bachelor's degrees in: Kinesiology, Communication Sciences & Disorders, and Public Health. For more information, please visit our website at https://www.tamiu.edu/conhs/index.shtml

Required Qualifications

The successful candidate must hold a earned Master's degree or higher in Kinesiology or a closely related field. We strongly encourage candidates with proven teaching experience in coaching, physical education, exercise science, or related areas. 

We offer competitive salaries and a benefits package including health insurance, retirement benefits, and life insurance. Additional pay is available for summer teaching. Financial support for professional development opportunities, such as attending academic conferences, is also provided. Moving expenses are covered in whole or in part by the university.

Application Process 

The first review of applications will be 5/9/2025 and will continue until the position is filled. The completed employment application must include:

Letter of interest or cover letter that addresses qualificationsCurrent curriculum vitaeUnofficial transcripts specifying conferred degreeNames and contact information of three current professional references

Applications must be submitted online at https://www.tamiu.edu/admins/ohr/employment/. For more information, contact the Search Committee Chair Dr. Seong Kwan Cho at scho@tamiu.edu.

INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT: During the application process, you have only one opportunity to enter the requested information, upload documents, and submit the application. You will not be able to make changes or add additional documents once you “Submit” the application materials. The software does not allow you to “Save” your application and return to complete the process at a later time. The page "My Experience" has an area provided under Resume/CV to drop or upload files.

Applications received by Texas A&M International University must have all job application data entered. Failure to provide all job application data could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. “See resume” is not an acceptable entry in the job application.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.