JOB: University of Maryland

University of Maryland

Department of Kinesiology
School of Public Health
Assistant Professors in Translational Kinesiology with emphasis in
Physical Activity Intervention

The Department of Kinesiology at the University of Maryland-College Park (www.sph.umd.edu/KNES/) is
seeking three faculty members with expertise in physical activity intervention and/or epidemiology. These
positions offer an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic faculty of Kinesiology that is committed to
strengthening its impact in the area of physical activity intervention. The department has strong research
programs in cognitive motor neuroscience, exercise physiology, and physical cultural studies and a PhD
program that is ranked 3rd nationally. This is an interdisciplinary departmental environment in which
collaborations within the department, school, and campus programs are expected and encouraged. In these
three positions, the Department of Kinesiology seeks strong scholars with backgrounds in Kinesiology who
are committed to translating kinesiological research into interventional programs that have an impact. The
successful candidates for these positions will be scholars whose physical intervention emphasis is in one or
more of the following areas: behavioral physical activity intervention; physical activity epidemiology;
and/or, socio-cultural correlates of physical activity.

Qualifications: Doctorate in kinesiology or related field, evidence of a sustainable and focused research
program, evidence of a productive publication history, and strong potential to attract significant extramural
funding. Experience in clinical or interventional research, evidence of working in communities diverse in
age and ethnicity would be desirable. The candidate’s research should be consistent with the goals of a
department of Kinesiology and a School of Public Health.

Responsibilities: Develop and maintain a nationally recognized program of original research, including
collaborative activities with current faculty. Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in the candidate’s
area of expertise that complement existing curricular offerings. Develop and maintain an externally funded
research program.

Salary: Competitive and commensurate with qualifications.

Location: College Park is ideally situated between metropolitan Washington, D.C., and Baltimore. This
area offers unique opportunities for collaborative activities with federal laboratories and agencies as well as
a number of other research universities.

Appointment: 9 month tenure-track appointment to begin on August 23, 2009, but an earlier start date is
possible.

Closing Date: Reviewing application materials will begin October 20, 2008. The search will continue until
a suitable candidate is identified.

Application: Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply. Candidates should submit a
curriculum vita, a statement of research focus including current and planned research activities, copies of
selected research/scholarly articles, and the names and contact information (telephone and email) of 3
references to Ms. Irene Hruzd. Please address any questions regarding the position to Dr. James Hagberg,
Search Committee Chair (email: hagberg@umd.edu phone: 301.405.2487).

All materials should be directed to:
Ms. Irene Hruzd
Department of Kinesiology
University of Maryland
College Park, MD 20742-2611
Phone: 301.405.2453 Fax:301.405.5578 E-Mail: ihruzd@umd.edu

THE UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
AND AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER