JOB: University of Massachusetts at Amherst

Position: Assistant Professor or Kinesiology
Salary: $60,000 to less than $70,000
Institution: University of Massachusetts at Amherst
Location: Massachusetts

University of Massachusetts Amherst
School of Public Health and Health Sciences

Assistant Professor of Kinesiology
in the concentration area of Physical Activity and Health
Tenure-track, nine-month appointment, starting September, 2008

Qualifications: Earned doctorate in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Exercise Physiology, Health Promotion or related field; record of scholarly research; evidence of success or strong potential for extramural funding; post-doctoral experience desirable; demonstrated ability to teach in a higher education setting. Preference will be given to applicants with a clear research agenda and strategy for seeking external funding, research experience in a community, school, worksite, and/or medical setting with interest in underserved populations; ability to work cooperatively with faculty and staff in a broad range of Kinesiology academic programs; and a commitment to recruiting and teaching a diverse student body.

Responsibilities: The successful candidate is expected to be a major contributor to externally funded research programs in the areas of Obesity, Personal and Community Wellness and Program Interventions; teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Obesity, Fitness/Wellness Promotion and Intervention, guide graduate student research and actively participate in service to professional and University organizations. Interpersonal and communication skills that promote strong collaborations in research, teaching and program development with established faculty within the Department, School and University are essential.

Salary: Competitive and commensurate with qualifications.

Department Description: The Department of Kinesiology (http://www.umass.edu/sphhs/kinesiology/) offers an interdisciplinary approach to the study of human movement through investigation of its mechanical, neurological, biochemical, molecular, physiological and behavioral components. The Department currently serves over 300 undergraduate majors and 45 M.S. and Ph.D. graduate students, with 11 tenure-track faculty and several research faculty, post-doctoral fellows and lecturers. Departmental research funding currently comes from the Government, Foundation and other sources including the National Institutes of Health, the National Science Foundation and the American Diabetes Association. The Department was ranked 6th in the nation in the 2005 evaluation of doctoral programs for 2004-05 conducted by the American Academy of Kinesiology and Physical Education.

Application Process: Applicants should mail a letter of application, curriculum vitae, statement of research plans and teaching philosophy, three reprints and 3 letters of recommendation to: Obesity, Physical Activity and Health Faculty Search, c/o Dr. Barry Braun, Department of Kinesiology, Totman 107, University of Massachusetts, 30 Eastman Lane, Amherst, MA 01003. Review of applications will begin October 15, 2007 and continue until the position is filled.

Women, minorities and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
The University of Massachusetts is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer.
The Department of Kinesiology is committed to increasing the diversity of the faculty, student body and curriculum.