JOB: Faculties of Physical Education and Recreation and Native Studies

Assistant Professor
Faculties of Physical Education and Recreation and Native Studies
Competition No. - A10387248
Closing Date - Will remain open until filled.

The Faculty of Physical Education and Recreation and the Faculty of Native Studies invite applications for a tenure-track position in the area of Aboriginal recreation, sport and community health. This position will be at the rank of Assistant
Professor and will be housed and appointed within the Faculty of Physical Education and Recreation with a preferred start date of July 1, 2009. The successful candidate will teach core courses in both Physical Education and Recreation and Native Studies, within an Aboriginal context and will assist with the implementation of the proposed joint degree in the area of Aboriginal recreation, sport and community health.
Applicants will have completed a doctorate in the area of native studies, physical education and recreation and/or a health-related field. Strong evidence of effective teaching and research experience in physical education and recreation and/or Native studies, with a proven track record of publication and the ability to develop a fundable research program is required. The ability to communicate with Aboriginal communities, organizations and academic peers, as well as to translate academic knowledge into practical information for Aboriginal communities is essential.

Applicants should possess a strong background in Aboriginal based community development with a focus on one or more of the following areas: health, recreation, sport and/or tourism.

The Faculty of Physical Education and Recreation serves approximately 940 undergraduate students in several degree programs: BA in Recreation, Sport and Tourism, Bachelor of Physical Education, BSc-Kinesiology and a combined
BPE/BEd degree in both Elementary and Secondary Education. Graduate program offerings for 125 students include:

MSc, MA, PhD and an MBA in Sport and Leisure Management (offered in conjunction with the School of Business).

The Faculty of Native Studies has an undergraduate enrollment of 200 students in the following degree programs: BA in Native Studies, BA in Native Studies-After Degree, combined degrees (BA NS/BEd) in both Elementary and Secondary education, and a combined BA NS/BSc in Environmental and Conservation Science. In addition, the Faculty has an emerging graduate program.

Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, brief descriptions of research and teaching interests and the names of three references (including addresses, phone/fax and e-mail addresses). The review of applications will commence February 15th, 2009 and will continue until the position is filled. Please direct correspondence to:

Dr. Tom Hinch
Associate Dean, Community and International Engagement
Faculty of Physical Education and Recreation
W1-34 VanVliet Centre
University of Alberta
Edmonton, AB T6G 2H9 Canada
E-mail: tom.hinch@ualberta.ca
Telephone: (780) 492-2759
Fax: (780) 492-1008

** Please reference Competition No. A10387248 on your application. **
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. If suitable Canadian citizens or permanent residents cannot be found, other individuals will be considered.

The University of Alberta hires on the basis of merit. We are committed to the principle of equity in employment. We welcome diversity and encourage applications from all qualified women and men, including persons with disabilities,
members of visible minorities, and Aboriginal persons.