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Department of Kinesiology Assistant Professor of Biomechanics (Tenure Track)

The Department of Kinesiology at The University of Texas at Arlington invites applications
for a tenure track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level for Biomechanics.

Candidates should hold an earned doctorate in biomechanics with preferred expertise in
neuromuscular physiology. Postdoctoral training and teaching experience preferred. A
current record of scholarly productivity is required with potential for securing external
funding. NSCA CSCS certification is preferred. A commitment to collaboration with faculty
and professionals in the biomedical community, excellence in teaching undergraduate and
graduate courses and professional service at the university and national levels is
expected. This position will teach undergraduate Applied Kinesiology and Biomechanics
courses that support undergraduate degrees in Athletic Training, Pedagogy and Exercise
Science, as well as Biomechanics and Neuromuscular Physiology in the M.S. program.
Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, advise/mentor
graduate students at the masters level including thesis, involvement with the department's
graduate and undergraduate exercise science seminars, internships and practica, seeking
extramural funding, and conducting, presenting and publishing research in scholarly journals.
This nine-month appointment will start August 2003. The Department of Kinesiology will
complete construction on a 10,000 sq. ft. laboratory, including space for a
Biomechanics/Neuromuscular laboratory in May 2003.

The University of Texas at Arlington, the second largest component in the University of
Texas system, is a full service research and teaching university with over 20,000 students.
The University is located in the city of Arlington in the center of the Dallas-Ft. Worth
Metroplex, one of the leading centers of aerospace, electronics and telecommunications
activity in the U.S. Excellent recreational, entertainment and cultural facilitates, modern
shopping complexes and professional sports organizations are located in the Arlington
and the surrounding area. The Department of Kinesiology offers undergraduate degrees in
Exercise Science, Athletic Training and Pedagogy and will offer a M.S. degree in Physiology
of Exercise beginning Fall, 2003.

Review of applications will begin January, 2003 and will continue until the position is filled.
A letter of application, curriculum vitae, and three current reference letters to: The
University of Texas at Arlington, Department of Kinesiology, Brett Everhart, EdD, Chair
Biomechanics Search Committee, Box 19259, Arlington, TX 76019, email: everhart@uta.edu. The
department can be visited online at www.uta.edu/soe/kinesiology/ and is one of three departments
in the School of Education.

The University of Texas at Arlington is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.

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