JOB: The University of Western Ontario

The University of Western Ontario
Faculty of Health Sciences
School of Kinesiology

The Faculty of Health Sciences at The University of Western Ontario invites applications for a probationary (tenure-track) appointment at the level of Assistant Professor in the School of Kinesiology. The School seeks a scholar in the broad area of the socio-cultural aspects of sport and exercise. Disciplines from which interested applicants might apply may include but are not limited to sport and exercise history, management, philosophy, and sociology. An important dimension of the position description is the potential of the successful candidate to provide leadership in managing the International Center for Olympic Studies (ICOS), including securing funding to support the work of the ICOS; this leadership mandate could be one that is developed during the first two to three years of the appointment.

The successful candidate must have a Ph.D. and will be expected to create a research program inclusive of the ability to attract significant funding (aiming toward Tri-council funding); to collaborate with existing scholars in the socio-cultural areas within Kinesiology and outside groups (Western and elsewhere); and train graduate and undergraduate students. She/he will be expected to teach effectively at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

The effective date of appointment is July 1, 2009. Interested applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, a list of publications, a research plan, and the names, addresses, and contact numbers of three referees to:

Dr. Earl Noble
School of Kinesiology
Faculty of Health Sciences
3M Centre
The University of Western Ontario
London, Ontario
N6A 3K7

The deadline for receipt of applications is May 1, 2009
Please quote number HS 102 on all correspondence

Positions are subject to budget approval. Applicants should have fluent written and oral communication skills in English. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. The University of Western Ontario is committed to employment equity and welcomes applications from all qualified women and men, including visible minorities, aboriginal people, and persons with disabilities.