The School of Kinesiology, within UBC’s Faculty of Education, one of the world’s leading faculties of its kind, invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor (tenure-track) or Associate Professor (tenured) in Biomechanics of Human Movement.

Situated on the unceded, ancestral, and traditional territories of the xwmə0kwəy’əm (Musqueam) people in Vancouver, Canada, the School of Kinesiology in the Faculty of Education at the University of British Columbia (UBC) invites applications for a full-time Assistant Professor (tenure-track) or Associate Professor (tenured) position in Biomechanics of Human Movement. The appointment is expected to begin on January 1, 2026, or as mutually agreed upon between the University and the successful candidate.

The successful candidate must possess a PhD at the time of application in Kinesiology or a related field (e.g., Sport Science, Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering) and have expertise in human biomechanics. Post-doctoral training in human biomechanics is highly preferred. The successful candidate will contribute basic and applied research that supports the area of neuromechanical kinesiology. In addition to research into the biomechanical aspects of human movement, the successful candidate will be able to contribute to teaching in areas that require expertise and advanced knowledge in basic biomechanics and an applied area. This could include clinical biomechanics, injury biomechanics, occupational biomechanics, human factors, human robot interactions, or sports and exercise biomechanics.

The successful candidate must have: (a) a record of research dissemination, in terms of peer- reviewed articles in recognized academic journals in the field, and evidence of presentations at national and international scholarly conferences; (b) demonstrated ability (for the rank of Assistant Professor) to participate in scholarly activity and to secure competitive research funding (e.g., tri-council and partnership grants) in biomechanics, or evidence of a growing body of productive scholarly activity (for the rank of Associate Professor); (c) advanced knowledge and a demonstrated history of publications using biomechanical approaches in 3-Dimensional kinematics, kinetics, and dynamics of human movement; (d) demonstrated evidence of applying biomechanical techniques in applied setting; and (e) demonstrated potential (for the rank of Assistant Professor) or evidence (for the rank of Associate Professor) of successful teaching at all levels in biomechanics, as well as the ability to supervise and mentor graduate students. Research experience in electromyography, tissue mechanics, mechanical energy, wearable sensing and/or modelling is preferred.

The successful candidate is expected to establish a program of original, externally funded research (e.g., tri-council and partnership grants) and teach undergraduate courses in the School and contribute to the growth of the School through supervision of graduate students, participation in service activities within the University and in the broader scholarly community, and collaboration with scientists within the School and across Faculties at UBC.

The successful candidate will be expected to teach a core undergraduate course in biomechanics, as well as develop and teach a new advanced undergraduate course in injury biomechanics and another advanced applied biomechanics course (e.g., sport and exercise biomechanics, clinical biomechanics, occupational biomechanics, human factors, or biomechanics of real-world activities).

The annual teaching load for this position is 9 credits (equivalent to three courses). The successful candidate will be encouraged to participate in the School of Kinesiology Balance and Falls Research Centre and collaborate across the areas of neuromechanical kinesiology, as well as in other diverse research areas in the School and, more broadly, the University. The successful candidate will complement the School of Kinesiology’s strategic plans for interdisciplinary research excellence within the School and across Faculties at UBC and play a key role in generating and disseminating knowledge on the role of physical activity and health in diverse populations.

This is a tenure-track (Assistant Professor) or tenured (Associate Professor) position in the Professoriate stream. As an Assistant Professor, the successful candidate will be reviewed for reappointment, tenure, and promotion in subsequent years, in accordance with the Collective Agreement. As an Associate Professor, the appointment (rank and tenure) is subject to a positive review of the successful candidate’s record of achievements based on UBC’s appointment and tenure criteria as specified in the Collective Agreement, following the University’s established appointment processes. For more information on the review process and criteria for this stream, please visit this link. The position is subject to final budgetary approval. The expected pay range for this position is $150,000 – $165,000 per annum for an Assistant Professor, or $170,000 – $195,000 for an Associate Professor. Starting salary is determined both by the candidate’s qualifications and experience and by their placement on the career progress scale within the UBC Faculty of Education.

The School of Kinesiology currently has 31 full-time tenure stream faculty members, 1450 full- time undergraduate students, and 200 graduate students. We offer a Bachelor of Kinesiology degree with specializations in Neuromechanical and Physiological Sciences, Social and Behavioural Sciences, and Multi-disciplinary Science. The graduate program includes M.A., M.Sc., Master of Kinesiology (non-thesis), Master of High Performance Coaching & Technical Leadership, and Ph.D. degrees spanning multiple disciplines in kinesiology. For further details about the School of Kinesiology and its research, please visit the School’s website at this link.

UBC is a global centre for research and teaching, consistently ranked among the top 20 public universities in the world. The UBC Faculty of Education is one of the leading Faculties of its kind in the world, often being tied for first in Canadian rankings and ranked among the top 20 globally. Our work advances educational research and understanding of teaching and learning in a way that affirms diversity, equity, and innovation, and takes part in international collaboration in an interdependent globe. We provide a comprehensive set of programmatic offerings at the baccalaureate, magisterial, and doctoral levels. For more information on the Faculty of Education, please visit this website.

The School of Kinesiology, the Faculty of Education, and UBC are dedicated to the goal of building a diverse and inclusive academic community. Preference will be given to applicants who demonstrate a commitment to decolonizing, reconciliation, anti-racist, and social justice approaches to research, teaching, and service, and have a strong commitment to fostering inclusivity and teaching effectively in a welcoming environment. For more information about the Faculty of Education’s commitments and work related to equity, diversity, inclusion, and decolonization, please visit this link.

Interested applicants are invited to submit an application package that includes:

1. a cover letter indicating the position being sought (two pages maximum, and please indicate whether or not you are a Canadian citizen or permanent resident);
2. curriculum vitae;
3. a five-year research plan;
4. a summary of teaching interests and philosophy (two to three pages maximum);
5. evidence of teaching excellence (such as course outlines and student evaluations if available);
6. three papers that are the most significant and relevant to your research interests;
7. an equity, diversity, inclusion, and decolonization (EDID) statement that describes and documents your contributions to EDID through your teaching, research, service, and community engagement, addressing the following three areas: (1) understanding of and knowledge about EDID, (2) track record in advancing EDID, and (3) future plans for EDID; and
8. names and contact details of three references. Letters of reference will only be requested for candidates who are advancing to the next stage in the search process.

Complete application files must be submitted in the format of one bookmarked PDF file, addressed to Dr. Robert Boushel, Director School of Kinesiology, and sent electronically to kin.hr@ubc.ca. Please indicate in the Subject Line: Biomechanics of Human Movement. Following the submission of the application, the applicant will receive an Equity Survey link via email. Completion of the Equity Survey is required as part of the application process. Accommodations are available on request for all applicants with disabilities at all stages of the search process. To confidentially request accommodations, please contact educ.hr@ubc.ca.

While the search remains open until the position is filled, interested applicants are encouraged to submit their complete application package by June 15, 2025. Questions regarding this search and the application deadline should be directed to Dr. Robert Boushel, Director School of Kinesiology at kin.hr@ubc.ca.

Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

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Responsibilities: The new faculty member will be expected to teach courses each semester in any of the following content areas: motor learning and control, exercise physiology, exercise prescription, research methods, biomechanics, injury rehabilitation, modality applications, and professional development.

Additional opportunities, commensurate with experience, training, degree, and interest may include student mentorship, and teaching courses in the graduate program in kinesiology or athletic training. Finally, we seek applicants who can contribute to our strong program community of innovative teaching and activities integrating kinesiology and/or athletic training into campus and community entities as appropriate. These may include athletics, recreation, fitness facilities, and physical therapy or other health care clinics.​

To apply and the full posting details, please visit the following link: https://wsu.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/WSU_Jobs/details/Scholarly-Assistant-Professor—Career-Track_R-12753

For additional information, contact Julie Killinger (juliek@wsu.edu) Search Support Manager, or
Christopher Connolly, Search Committee Chair (c.connolly@wsu.edu).​

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The Department of Biomedical Physiology and Kinesiology (BPK) invites applications for a full-time Lecturer in Biomedical Physiology and Kinesiology to commence on May 1, 2025 or a mutually agreed-upon date.

Core duties of the Lecturer in Biomedical Physiology and Kinesiology:

• Teaching: Teach undergraduate laboratory and/or lecture-based courses in areas that may include:  assessment of movement and motor function; assessment of the health and skill-related components of physical fitness; design and delivery of exercise programs for healthy adults and special or clinical populations to promote health, physical literacy, rehabilitation, or motor performance; introduction to kinesiology and health. Contribute to curriculum and program development.
• Service:  Serve the Department, the University, and the larger community by contributing to committee work and to departmental initiatives. The candidate’s service work will also involve liaising with professionals in the kinesiology community and potential employers of our Department’s students and graduates, as well as with relevant accrediting, certifying and professional organizations.

The typical workload distribution for Lecturers in BPK is 80% teaching, and 20% service. In carrying out these duties, the successful candidate will advance BPK’s goals to foster equity, diversity, and inclusion by working to eliminate barriers that impede the ability of department members from historically underrepresented and marginalized populations to achieve their full potential. The successful candidate will foster a positive and inclusive working environment through respectful interactions with all faculty, staff, and students.

The responsibilities, terms, and conditions of employment of faculty are listed in the SFU-SFUFA collective agreement.

Faculty salaries at SFU are based on the salary scales bargained between the University and the SFU Faculty Association. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role at the Lecturer rank is $98,340 – $114,241 (depending on experience). SFU also offers a comprehensive benefits package, including pension, health, and dental benefits. For details on the benefits offered by SFU, please visit the Faculty Relations website.

The Successful Candidate

The following credentials, skills, expertise, experience, values, and attitudes comprise the desired qualifications.

The successful candidate must:

• Hold a graduate or professional degree in kinesiology, rehabilitation science, movement science, exercise science, or a related discipline.
• Have a background of practical and teaching experience.
• Have demonstrated evidence of effective teaching of lecture-, laboratory-, and experiential learning-based undergraduate courses and fostering of inclusive learning environments.
• Have demonstrated a strong commitment to pedagogical and/or professional development.
• Have demonstrated an ability to integrate scientific research into practice and critically appraise literature relevant to kinesiology.
• Show strong potential for effective knowledge translation and community engagement.
• Demonstrate outstanding oral and written communication skills in English.
• Demonstrate outstanding interpersonal skills, including but not limited to strong collegiality, listening skills, valuing and respecting diverse perspectives, and a collaborative disposition.
• Show strong potential to be an engaged academic citizen, in part by demonstrating a record of volunteerism and participation in service activities, such as committee work and outreach initiatives.

The following qualifications are considered assets:

• Advanced training or formal certification in kinesiology-related fields.
• Demonstrated experience in increasing equity and diversity in their previous institutional environment(s) or in curricula.
• Demonstrated experience or specific aspirations to better understand and address health issues affecting underrepresented populations.
• Experience with learning management software.
• Clear interest and potential to effectively advocate for exercise and movement professionals within and outside the University including with professional associations and certification bodies.
• Leadership potential, demonstrated by leadership roles or formal training.
• Interest and potential to supervise undergraduate research experiences.
• Knowledge of, and experience with, efforts at decolonization, indigenization, and reconciliation.

SFU recognizes that alternative career paths and/or career interruptions (e.g., parental leave, leave due to illness) can impact academic achievements and commits to ensuring that leaves are taken into careful consideration. Candidates are encouraged to highlight in their application how alternative paths and/or interruptions have impacted them. SFU also recognizes the value of mentoring and research training, outreach, professional service, and non-traditional areas of research and/or academic outputs.

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The Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences is an inter-disciplinary department with expertise spanning the scientific study of human movement. A focus of the department is to discover and explain mechanisms and fundamentals of human movement and to apply this knowledge to the prevention of illness and injury using strategies that optimize health and physical performance. The department offers B.Sc., M.Kin., M.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees in Kinesiology and Health Sciences. Further information about the department can be found at the Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences: https://uwaterloo.ca/kinesiology-health-sciences/.

The successful candidate must have a PhD with evidence of a productive research program within the area of neural control of mobility. Candidates are expected to have a strong portfolio of scholarly research, evidence of ability to obtain extramural funding and demonstrate the potential for excellence in teaching. In addition to advancing a personal research program, candidates will have the opportunity to work as part of multidisciplinary teams. We welcome applications from individuals across a range of possible disciplines and research themes related to neural control of human movement. Areas of research complement that would augment research and teaching opportunities within the department would include gait and posture, aging, growth and development, health technologies, data science, and neuroanalytics. Individuals planning to develop or having both a fundamental and applied research focus on neural control of mobility are particularly encouraged to apply. Primary duties include research, teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and service to the department and/or university.

Research opportunities exist not only within the Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences and its 20,000 ft 2 Centre for Community, Clinical and Applied Research Excellence (CCCARE), but also within associated research clusters including the Centre of Research Expertise for the Prevention of Musculoskeletal Disorder (CRE-MSD), the Centre for Bioengineering and Biotechnology (CBB), and the Schlegel-UW Research Institute for Aging (RIA).

Based on qualifications, the salary range for this position will range from $90,000 to $130,000. Negotiations beyond this salary range will be considered for exceptionally qualified candidates.

The closing date for applications is September 20, 2024. The anticipated start date is July 1, 2025, or as negotiated.

Applications should include a statement of research interest and teaching experience, overview of the -year research plan and curriculum vitae. These materials should be sent electronically to the attention of: Professor Russ Tupling, Chair, Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario N2L 3G1 Canada. Please send application materials via email to Jenny Davey at: jennyfer@uwaterloo.ca. Applicants should also provide names for four referees who would be willing to provide letters of support upon request from the search committee.

The University of Waterloo acknowledges that much of our work takes place on the traditional territory of the Neutral, Anishinaabeg and Haudenosaunee peoples. Our main campus is situated on the Haldimand Tract, the land granted to the Six Nations that includes six miles on each side of the Grand River. Our active work toward reconciliation takes place across our campuses through research, learning, teaching, and community building, and is centralized within our Indigenous Initiatives Office (https://uwaterloo.ca/human-rights-equity-inclusion/indigenousinitiatives).

The University values the diverse and intersectional identities of its students, faculty, and staff. The University regards equity and diversity as an integral part of academic excellence and is committed to accessibility for all employees. The University of Waterloo seeks applicants who embrace our values of equity, anti-racism, and inclusion. As such, we encourage applications from candidates who have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including applicants who identify as Indigenous peoples (e.g., First Nations, Métis, Inuit/Inuk), Black, racialized, people with disabilities, women and/or 2SLGBTQ+.

The University of Waterloo is committed to accessibility for persons with disabilities. If you have any application, interview, or workplace accommodation requests, please contact Dr. Russ Tupling, Chair, Kinesiology and Health Sciences.

If you have any questions regarding the position, the application process, assessment process, eligibility, or a request for accommodation during the hiring process, please contact Professor Russ Tupling, Chair, Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario N2L 3G1 Canada (or send email to Jenny Davey at: jennyfer@uwaterloo.ca).

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Three reasons to apply:
University of Waterloo Faculty Association https://uwaterloo.ca/faculty-association/why-waterloo

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The Department of Biomedical Physiology and Kinesiology (BPK) invites applications for a full-time Lecturer in Biomedical Physiology and Kinesiology to commence September 1, 2024 or a mutually agreed-upon date.

Core duties of the Lecturer in Biomedical Physiology and Kinesiology:

• Teaching: Teach undergraduate laboratory- and/or lecture-based courses in areas including assessment of movement and function, etiology and treatment of musculoskeletal disorders, functional anatomy, applied physiological measurements, and active rehabilitation. Contribute to curriculum and program development.
• Service: Serve the Department, the University, and the larger scientific community by contributing to committee work and to departmental initiatives. The candidate’s service work will also involve liaising with professionals in the kinesiology community and potential employers of our Department’s students and graduates, as well as with relevant accrediting, certifying and professional organizations.

The typical workload distribution for Lecturers in BPK is 80% teaching, and 20% service. In carrying out these duties, the successful candidate will advance BPK’s goals to foster equity, diversity, and inclusion by working to eliminate the barriers that impede the ability of department members from historically underrepresented and marginalized populations to achieve their full potential. The successful candidate will foster a positive and inclusive working environment through respectful interactions with all faculty, staff, and students.

The responsibilities, terms, and conditions of employment of faculty are listed in the SFU-SFUFA collective agreement.

Faculty salaries at SFU are based on the salary scales bargained between the University and the SFU Faculty Association. A reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role is $84,049.00 to $98,057.00. Note, the expected salary range does not include the value of benefit.

The Successful Candidate

The following credentials, skills, expertise, experience, values, and attitudes comprise the desired qualifications.

The successful candidate must:

• Hold a graduate or professional degree in kinesiology, rehabilitation sciences, movement science, or a related discipline.
• Have a background of clinical and teaching experience.
• Have demonstrated evidence of effective teaching of lecture-, laboratory-, and clinical-based undergraduate courses and fostering of inclusive learning environments.
• Have demonstrated a strong commitment to pedagogical and/or professional development.
• Have demonstrated an ability to integrate scientific research into practice and critically appraise literature relevant to kinesiology.
• Show strong potential for effective knowledge translation and community engagement.
• Demonstrate outstanding interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written, in English). These skills include but are not limited to strong collegiality, listening skills, valuing, and respecting diverse perspectives, and a collaborative disposition.
• Show strong potential to be an engaged academic citizen, in part by demonstrating a record of volunteerism and participation in service activities, such as committee work and outreach initiatives.

The following qualifications are considered assets:

• Advanced training or formal certification in clinical skills in related fields.
• Demonstrated experience in increasing equity and diversity in their previous institutional environment(s) or in curricula.
• Demonstrated experience or specific aspirations to better understand and address health issues affecting underrepresented populations.
• Experience with learning management software.
• Show clear interest and potential to effectively advocate for the field of kinesiology within and outside the University including with professional associations and certification bodies.
• Leadership potential, demonstrated by leadership roles or formal training.
• Interest and potential to supervise undergraduate research experiences.
• Knowledge of, and experience with, efforts at decolonization, indigenization, and reconciliation.

About the Department and University

About the Department of Biomedical Physiology and Kinesiology (BPK)

The mission of BPK is to advance the understanding of physiology, movement, neuroscience, and human health through fundamental and applied research, education, and service. BPK offers undergraduate degrees (BSc, BSc Honours) in kinesiology, biomedical physiology, and behavioural neuroscience, as well as graduate degrees (MSc, PhD). The Department includes 24 research faculty, 9 continuing teaching faculty members, 7 staff members, approximately 50 graduate students, and over 1,000 undergraduate majors. BPK features research clusters in exercise and environmental physiology, cardiovascular physiology, chronic diseases, neuromechanics, and neuroscience. The Department boasts state-of-the-art teaching and lab facilities. Instructors are supported by excellent TAs, experienced and dedicated support staff, and a department with a strong culture of collegiality and collaboration. BPK has a renowned co-op program that provides practical and experiential opportunities for its students.

About SFU

At the intersection of innovative education, cutting-edge research, and community engagement lies Simon Fraser University (SFU), Canada’s top-ranked comprehensive university. With three campuses located in beautiful British Columbia’s largest municipalities – Vancouver, Burnaby, and Surrey – our students, faculty, and staff are privileged to live and work on the traditional unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish), səl̓ilw̓ətaʔɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), q̓íc̓əy̓ (Katzie), kʷikʷəƛ̓əm (Kwikwetlem), Qayqayt, Kwantlen, Semiahmoo, and Tsawwassen Peoples. Consistently ranked as one of Canada’s top employers, SFU’s excellence as an engaged university is derived from our shared commitments to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and the pursuit of decolonization, indigenization, and reconciliation.

SFU offers several unique assets to its teaching faculty that are particularly relevant to this position. This includes Centre for Education Excellence, with multiple and ongoing offerings for teaching development and pedagogy. There is outstanding IT support for course development. In support of families with young children, SFU has high quality childcare on its Burnaby campus.

How To Apply

Candidates should address their applications to Dr. Peter Ruben (he/him/his), Chair of the Search Committee.  Applications should consist of a single PDF file inclusive of and bookmarked for the following components:

• A cover letter (maximum two pages) that addresses: 1) reasons for applying to the position, and 2) a narrative description highlighting evidence that the candidate possesses the listed qualifications and can effectively perform the listed job duties.
• A complete up-to-date curriculum vitae that lists the candidate’s education and employment history, teaching experience, clinical experience, service activities, student supervision, volunteering, affiliations and memberships with professional organizations, and any relevant publications, conference presentations, and awards.
• A teaching statement (maximum two pages) that describes the candidate’s teaching philosophy, teaching experience, and evidence of teaching effectiveness.
• Diversity statement (1 page) describing your lived background experience (if comfortable), and your past experience and future plans regarding working with a diverse student body and contributing to a culture of equity and inclusion.
• The names, titles, and email addresses of 3 or 4 referees who are qualified to assess the candidate’s capabilities in relation to the required and desired qualifications. Referees will be contacted by SFU for candidates advancing to the later stages of the selection process.
• Please indicate your legal status to work in Canada.

Candidates should submit their applications by email to bpkcs@sfu.ca with the subject line lecturer2023_lastname_firstname. Full consideration will be given to applications received by January 15, 2024. Applications received after this deadline may be reviewed if the position is still open.

SFU recognizes that alternative career paths and/or career interruptions (e.g., parental leave, leave due to illness) can impact research achievements and commits to ensuring that leaves are taken into careful consideration. Candidates are encouraged to highlight in their application how alternative paths and/or interruptions have impacted them. SFU also recognizes the value of mentoring and research training, outreach, professional service, and non-traditional areas of research and/or research outputs.

Simon Fraser University is an institution whose strength is based on our shared commitments to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Diversity is an underlying principle of our Strategic Vision, which pledges SFU to “foster a culture of inclusion and mutual respect, celebrating the diversity reflected among its students, faculty, staff, and our community.” SFU is committed to ensuring that no individual is denied access to employment opportunities for reasons unrelated to ability or qualifications. Consistent with this principle, SFU will advance the interests of underrepresented members of the work force, including Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, racialized persons, and women; embrace gender and sexual diversity; ensure that equal opportunity is afforded to all who seek employment at the University; and treat all employees equitably. Candidates that belong to underrepresented groups are particularly encouraged to apply.

SFU offers several benefits and services aimed at creating a more inclusive and accessible campus community for faculty; please see the Faculty Relations, Benefits and Service page for more details. SFU is also committed to ensuring that the application and interview process is accessible to all applicants.  If you require accommodations or have questions about SFU benefits, services, accommodations policies, or equity considerations, please contact the Specialist, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Faculty Relations.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. Under the authority of the University Act, personal information that is required by the University for academic appointment competitions will be collected. For further details, refer to the Collection Notice.

The position is subject to availability of funding and approval by the SFU Board of Governors.

Inquiries regarding this posting may be directed to the BPK Chair’s Assistant, bpkcs@sfu.ca.

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Work Location:
H.P. Long Field House

Pay Grade:
Academic

Job Description: The School of Kinesiology announces the availability of a full-time Open-rank tenure-track position in Motor Behavior (biomechanics, motor control, motor development, and motor learning). The candidate will have a commitment to scholarly productivity, grant writing, teaching excellence, service, and diversity support. The appointments will be effective August 12, 2024.

Websites:  The Louisiana State University (LSU) website address is www.lsu.edu. The Kinesiology website address is www.lsu.edu/kinesiology. Kinesiology faculty participate in additional interdisciplinary programs on campus including: MIND; ECEI; HARC.

Qualifications:
All Ranks: Earned doctorate in Kinesiology or a related field prior to start date with a research focus in biotechnology of human movement that is both unique and augments current faculty research.

Assistant Professor Rank: Candidates must provide evidence of scholarly activity that demonstrates a strong potential for publications in top-tier peer-reviewed journals and external funding for scholarly activities, competence in teaching undergraduate courses in neuromotor control and graduate courses related to their expertise, as well as involvement in service to the University and profession. Preference will be given to candidates with post-doctoral experience.

Associate Professor Rank: Candidates applying for the Associate Professor rank must meet the requirements for Assistant Professor and have a minimum Assistant Professor rank and qualifications for promotion to Associate Professor. Candidates must provide evidence of a productive scholarly record including an externally funded research program that will complement the current faculty members in motor behavior and broader School of Kinesiology, a publication record showing sustained excellence in nationally recognized top-tier peer-reviewed journals, experience teaching undergraduate and graduate level courses effectively, experience mentoring graduate students, history of working with diverse student populations, and previous involvement in varied service activities.

Professor Rank: Candidates applying for the Professor rank must have a minimum Associate Professor rank and qualifications for promotion to Professor rank. Candidates must provide evidence of sustained excellence in scholarly activity in nationally and internationally recognized top-tier peer-reviewed journals, extensive teaching experience in higher education, including undergraduate and graduate courses in their area of expertise, excellent track record of external funding for scholarly activities, as well as successful mentoring of graduate students as the primary mentor. Preferred candidates will have prior experience in leadership roles, experience working with diverse student populations, and involvement in University service.

Preferred Qualifications: Preference will be given to candidates with current external funding with research interests in biotechnology like augmented reality (AR), artificial intelligence (AI), and/or machine learning (ML) applications to enhance neuromotor control to advance positive health outcomes and neurorehabilitation.

Responsibilities: (1) Develop or continue a fundable research program; (2) teach undergraduate courses and/or graduate courses in Motor Behavior areas; (3) provide advisement to graduate students, and direct dissertations; (4) seek or sustain external funding support for scholarly activities; (5) serve on School, College, University, and Profession-based committees as appropriate.

Rank:  Open Rank.

Salary:  Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Application Deadline: Evaluation of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. In order to receive full consideration, candidates’ materials should be turned in by November 17, 2023.

Special Instructions: Applications should include a letter of application that details how the applicant’s research experience and interests meet the requirements and responsibilities of the position; a current curriculum vitae; and contact information for three references. Applicants should submit materials to the HRM website: https://lsu.edu/hrm/job_seekers/index.php. Questions about the vacant position may be directed to the search committee chair, Dr. Jan Hondzinski, jhondz1@lsu.edu, 225-578-9144.

Posting Date: October 12, 2023
Closing Date: Open Until Filled

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Websites:  The Louisiana State University (LSU) website address is www.lsu.edu. The Kinesiology website address is www.lsu.edu/kinesiology. Kinesiology faculty participate in additional interdisciplinary programs on campus including: MIND; ECEI; HARC.

Qualifications:

All Ranks: Earned doctorate in Kinesiology or a related field prior to start date with a research focus in one or more of the motor behavior subdisciplines that is both unique and augments current faculty research.

Assistant Professor Rank: Candidates must provide evidence of scholarly activity that demonstrates a strong potential for publications in top-tier peer-reviewed journals and external funding for scholarly activities, competence in teaching undergraduate courses in motor learning and/or motor development, and graduate courses related to their expertise, as well as involvement in service to the University and profession. Preference will be given to candidates with post-doctoral experience.

Associate Professor Rank: Candidates applying for the Associate Professor rank must meet the requirements for Assistant Professor and have a minimum Assistant Professor rank and qualifications for promotion to Associate Professor. Candidates must provide evidence of a productive scholarly record including an externally funded research program that will complement the current faculty members in motor behavior and broader School of Kinesiology, a publication record showing sustained excellence in nationally recognized top-tier peer-reviewed journals, experience teaching undergraduate and graduate level courses effectively, experience mentoring graduate students, history of working with diverse student populations, and previous involvement in varied service activities.

Professor Rank: Candidates applying for the Professor rank must have a minimum Associate Professor rank and qualifications for promotion to Professor rank. Candidates must provide evidence of sustained excellence in scholarly activity in nationally and internationally recognized top-tier peer-reviewed journals, extensive teaching experience in higher education, including undergraduate and graduate courses in their area of expertise, excellent track record of external funding for scholarly activities, as well as successful mentoring of graduate students as the primary mentor. Preferred candidates will have prior experience in leadership roles, experience working with diverse student populations, and involvement in University service.

Preferred qualifications: Preference will be given to candidates with current external funding with research interests in motor learning or development across the lifespan.

Responsibilities: (1) Develop or continue a fundable research program; (2) teach undergraduate courses and/or graduate courses in Motor Behavior areas; (3) provide advisement to graduate students, and direct dissertations; (4) seek or sustain external funding support for scholarly activities; (5) serve on School, College, University, and Profession-based committees as appropriate.

Rank:  Open Rank.

Salary:  Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Application Deadline: Evaluation of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. In order to receive full consideration, candidates’ materials should be turned in by Oct 20, 2023.

Special Instructions: Application Procedures: Applications should include a letter of application that details how the applicant’s research experience and interests meet the requirements and responsibilities of the position; a current curriculum vitae; and contact information for three references. Questions about the vacant position may be directed to the search committee chair, Dr. Jan Hondzinski, jhondz1@lsu.edu, 225-578-9144.

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Applicant Link: https://lsu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/LSU/job/HP-Long-Field-House/Assistant-Associate-Full-Professor-in-Motor-Behavior–Tenure-Track-_R00086549

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The School of Kinesiology is one of the largest and highest performing academic units at LSU with 36 faculty/teaching staff and 17 research labs. The School of Kinesiology, located in the heart of the Baton Rouge campus, is housed in the newly renovated Huey P. Long Field House and Gym Armory, which contain more than 49,000 sqft. of research and teaching labs, classrooms, meeting and office spaces, and a wellness center. The School specializes in the following program areas:

• Athletic Training
• Behavioral, Psychological, and Pedagogical Sciences
• Exercise Physiology
• Motor Behavior
• Sport Administration/Management

The School of Kinesiology has prolific undergraduate and graduate programs with on-campus and online opportunities. Graduate degrees offered by the School of Kinesiology include the M.S. Kinesiology, M.S. Athletic Training, M.S. Sport Management, Ph.D. Kinesiology, and the Ph.D. Kinesiology – Sport Management Concentration programs. Undergraduate programs include the B.S. Kinesiology program which offers multiple degree concentrations, including: Fitness Studies, Health and Physical Education Teacher Certification, Human Movement Science, Physical Activity and Health, and Pre-Athletic Training. The B.S. Sport Administration program offers Sport Leadership and Sport Commerce concentrations, and undergraduate minor degree opportunities are offered for Coach Education, Health Sciences, and Sport Studies. The School’s degree programs are accredited through bodies such as the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE) and Commission on Sport Management Accreditation (COSMA).

Required Qualifications: Ph.D. in kinesiology or related discipline and eligibility for membership on the graduate faculty at the rank of professor; vision for kinesiology as a multidisciplinary unit; a strong scholarly record and demonstrated excellence in university-level teaching; evidence of excellence in university-level leadership roles, faculty recruitment, partnership building and administrative experiences such as supervision, program development, assessment, and academic accreditation.

Additional Desired Qualifications: The successful candidate is expected to have the capacity to lead the School toward a scholarship-focused vision; a history of faculty mentorship; active engagement in national- and international-level professional organizations; the capacity for building consensus, sharing governance, and working conjointly with other departments, schools, colleges, and universities; the capability to promote acquisition of resources needed to support scholarly activity and motivate faculty toward sponsored scholarship productivity; team communications and management skill; and the capacity to administer an annual budget. The successful candidate will demonstrate an inclusive and humanistic style of leadership that exhibits courage and commitment to diversity among faculty, staff and students.

Responsibilities: The Director will serve as a member of the college’s Administrative Council, comprised of the Dean’s leadership team; report to the Dean of the LSU College of Human Sciences and Education; and serve as the chief academic, fiscal, and administrative officer for the School of Kinesiology. Responsibilities include organizing and maintaining personnel and other resources in the School; providing leadership and support for teaching, research, scholarship, publishing, professional activities, and external funding; promoting development and fundraising that support the University’s flagship agenda; representing the School at regular meetings and other planning sessions that have college or University-wide implications; and developing partnerships and working alliances with the business community, local agencies, and other external organizations.

An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.

This is a 12-month administrative position with a starting date of July 1, 2024. Review of applications will start immediately and continue until the position is filled. For full consideration, submit application materials by October 31, 2023.

Special Instructions: Please submit a letter of application, a curriculum vitae (including e-mail address), a leadership statement, and the names, addresses, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses of five professional references with your electronic application. Official transcripts are required prior to hire. For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact Rob Lyles, Assistant Dean of Administration, at glyles1@lsu.edu.

Posting Date: September 1, 2023

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Applicant Link: https://lsu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/LSU/job/HP-Long-Field-House/Director–School-of-Kinesiology_R00086436

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Located in Northampton, MA, Smith College is the largest women’s college in the country and is dedicated to excellence in teaching and research across the liberal arts. A faculty of outstanding scholars interact with students in small classes, as advisors, and through student-faculty research projects. Smith College offers opportunities to foster faculty success at every career stage, such as those listed here. The College is a member of the Five College Consortium with Amherst, Hampshire and Mt. Holyoke Colleges, and the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Students can cross-enroll and faculty can cross-teach across the Five Colleges. The Department of Exercise and Sport Studies offers a wide range of undergraduate courses in movement, health, and sport as well as hands-on research opportunities in our labs. Our department also hosts a graduate program in coaching education, blending applied classroom instruction with coaching experience. Details about the Department of Exercise and Sport Studies may be found at https://www.smith.edu/academics/exercise-sport-studies.

Submit application at http://apply.interfolio.com/130150  with a cover letter, curriculum vitae, diversity/inclusion statement, research statement, teaching statement, a sample syllabus, and the contact information for three confidential letters of recommendation. Finalists may be asked for additional materials. Review of applications will begin on October 15th.

As set forth in our mission and values, Smith College is committed to promoting a culture of equity and inclusion among students, staff and faculty.  The College will not discriminate in employment on the basis of age, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, genetic information, age, veteran status, physical or mental disability, or any other classification protected by law. Smith College is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all state and federal laws that prohibit discrimination.

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