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  • Faculty Vacancy

    Position: Biomechanics/Athletic Training
    Contractual Period: 9 month basis
    Salary: Dependent on qualifications
    Rank: Assistant Professor (tenure-track)
    Starting Date: August 20, 2001 (summer negotiable)

    Qualifications:

    1. Earned doctorate (or ABD) in Kinesiology or a closely related
    discipline with an emphasis in Biomechanics
    2. NATABOC Certification and experience
    3. Teaching experience in higher education
    4. Active research record related to Biomechanics and Athletic
    Training (e.g., injury etiology &/or mechanisms)
    5. Demonstrated commitment to related scholarly/professional
    organizations
    6. Extramural funding experience desirable
    7. Post doc experience desirable

    Responsibilities:

    1. Instruct, direct, and advise undergraduate and graduate students in
    areas of Biomechanics and Athletic Training.
    2. Develop and maintain an active research program; seek extramural
    funding.
    3. Engage in university and scholarly/professional service
    activities.

    Overview:

    UWM is an urban research university and one of two doctoral
    degree-granting institutions in the University of Wisconsin System. The
    Department of Human Kinetics offers BS and MS degrees. The BS
    Kinesiology Program provides academic and professional preparation for
    students entering the field of Athletic Training, Exercise and Fitness,
    Health & Fitness Management, and academic preparation for those
    intending to pursue advanced study in the health professions (pre-PT) or
    human movement research (MS, PhD). A multidisciplinary human movement
    science MS degree is offered to students who include, among others,
    practicing allied health professionals (ATC, OT, PT, RN) and educators.
    Departmental instructional/research facilities include Athletic
    Training, Biomechanics, Motor Control/Learning, Psychology, Sociology,
    and two Exercise Physiology Laboratories. There are thirteen full-time
    faculty and academic staff in the department.

    The Athletic Training Education Program (ATEP) is offered by the
    Department of Human Kinetics in cooperation with the Athletics
    Department and Norris Health Center. The ATEP is currently seeking
    CAAHEP accreditation and has applied for Candidacy Status with the
    JRC-AT. The staff of 7 ATCs includes a physical therapist and a
    strength and conditioning coach. All provide AT services and contribute
    to instruction. UWM fields 15 NCAA Div. I sports teams including
    approximately 270 student-athletes. The athletic training staff also
    serves the general student population through the Norris Health Center.

    This appointment is designed to allow the successful candidate to:
    1. Instruct in an interdisciplinary curriculum that integrates
    movement science research to prepare future athletic trainers, exercise
    and fitness leaders, and other health professionals
    2. Provide academic instruction and professional guidance to a diverse
    population of students on a 90-acre urban campus located within 4 blocks
    of Lake Michigan
    3. Join a team of doctorally trained human movement scientists working
    in state-of-the-art laboratory facilities equipped with isokinetic
    dynamometers, EMG instrumentation, force platforms, and real-time motion
    analysis.
    4. Function in a workload model that promotes and supports faculty
    research activities
    5. Conduct research that will make meaningful contributions to the
    body of scientific knowledge that informs the clinical practices of an
    athletic trainer
    6. Collaborate with colleagues located at universities, medical
    centers, and private industry in the Milwaukee metropolitan area

    Application Materials Required:

    1. Letter of application including a description of candidate's
    research agenda.
    2. Curriculum vitae.
    3. Graduate transcripts.
    4. Names, addresses, and phone numbers for 3 individuals willing to
    serve as references.
    5. Copies of recent, representative published research papers (up to
    3).

    Application Closing Date: Postmarked by December 11, 2000.

    Inquiries and applications should be directed to:

    Dr. Kyle Ebersole, Co-Chair, Search and Screen Committee
    Department of Human Kinetics - PO Box 413
    University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
    Milwaukee, WI 53201-0413
    Telephone-(414) 229-5553
    FAX-(414) 906-3973
    email- ebersole@uwm.edu

    For complete information on this position, see
    http://www.uwm.edu/Dept/BUSOFC/positions/position.html
    For additional information on the Dept. of Human Kinetics, see
    http://www.uwm.edu/SAHP/ugp/kin/kinmenu.html

    UWM is an AA/EO employer and educator strongly committed to maintaining
    a climate supporting equality of opportunity and respect for difference
    based on gender, culture, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation,
    marital status, race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age
    and lawful activities. We particularly encourage applications from
    individuals who would enhance and diversify our workforce.

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