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    Applicants interested in the following position at Montana State
    University, please respond to the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Dan Heil
    (contact information is provided below).

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    POSITION
    Nine month Adjunct Assistant Professor in Biomechanics. The successful
    candidate will be eligible to apply for the tenure-track position in
    Biomechanics once the position has been approved for a full search.

    RESPONSIBILITIES
    Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in biomechanics (which includes
    functional anatomy, kinesiology, and laboratory exercises) for students in
    exercise science, pre-physical therapy, health promotion, and health
    enhancement; advise undergraduate and graduate students in exercise science
    and pre-physical therapy; supervise graduate thesis research and work in a
    team environment in the Movement Science/Human Performance Laboratory.

    QUALIFICATIONS
    The position requires an earned doctorate in biomechanics (ABD considered)
    and experience teaching undergraduate biomechanics. Preference will be
    given to those candidates who demonstrate: Background to teach graduate
    biomechanics; Experience in the use of biomechanics lab equipment;
    Experience with the multidisciplinary nature of biomechanics research; A
    record of scholarly activity including peer-reviewed publications and/or
    presentations; Ability to collaborate with Exercise Physiology and /or
    Nutrition and Exercise faculty. The successful candidate will demonstrate:
    Excellence in written and oral communication skills; Ability to apply
    biomechanics principles to a variety of human movement areas: sport,
    rehabilitation, ergonomics, health and fitness; Understanding of the role
    of biomechanics within movement science across the life span; Willingness
    to work with diverse populations.

    CURRENT BIOMECHANICS LABORATORY EQUIPMENT
    2 AMTI force plates mounted within a 17 m walkway; Biometrics
    electrogoniometers; preamplified surface electrodes; 2 National Instruments
    A/D boards with Labview software; 3 Panasonic AG450 camcorders; 2 JVC
    genlockable 60 Hz cameras; 2 Redlake high speed digital motion meter
    cameras (250 fps) and Peak Motus 3D automatic digitizing system.

    APPLICATION PROCEDURES
    Starting date for contract is August 16, 2002. Candidate should forward a
    letter of application addressing required and preferred qualifications, a
    copy of their curriculum vita, and three letters of reference to: Dan Heil,
    Ph.D., Biomechanics Search Committee Chair, Dept. of Health and Human
    Development, Montana State University, 101 Hosaeus PE Complex, Bozeman, MT
    59717-3360. Screening will begin June 3, 2002, and continue until the
    position is filled.

    ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT
    Health and Human Development's mission is to provide education, public
    service and outreach, as well as conduct research to promote healthy
    lifestyles for individuals, families and organizations. The area of
    Health, Nutrition and Movement Science offers undergraduate majors
    concentrations in exercise science, pre-physical therapy, health
    enhancement K-12, and health promotion.

    ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY
    Montana State University-Bozeman is the state's land grand institution of
    12,000 students with responsibility for teaching and research. There are
    approximately 50,000 people residing in the greater Bozeman area and 36,000
    people within the city limits. At an elevation of 4,900 ft (1,500 m),
    Bozeman is located in the Gallatin Valley and surrounded by the Bridger and
    Gallatin Mountain Ranges and is noted for year-round cultural and
    recreational activities on the MSU campus, at nearby Bridger Bowl and Big
    Sky ski areas, as well as Yellowstone National Park.

    ADA/EO/AA/Veterans Preference. In compliance with the montana Veteran's
    Employment Preference Act, MSU provides preference in employment to
    veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans.
    MSU-Bozeman makes accommodation for any known disability that may interfere
    with an applicant's ability to compete in the hiring process or an
    employee's ability to perform the duties of the job. To claim veteran's
    preference or request accommodation, contact Affirmative Action, Montana
    Hall, MSU, Bozeman, MT 59717 (406-994-2042), TTD (406-994-4191).

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    Daniel P. Heil, Ph.D., FACSM
    Assistant Professor in Exercise Physiology
    Dept. of Health and Human Development / Phone: 406-994-6324
    Hoseaus 101, Montana State University / Lab: 406-994-6325
    Bozeman, MT 59717-3540 / FAX:
    406-994-6314
    E-mail dheil@montana.edu

    "Friends don't let friends train alone."
    "I ski, therefore I am."

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