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ACADEMIC POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT--ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF MOTOR BEHAVIOR
Department of Health and Human Performance
University of Houston
Houston, Texas
Position: Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) Motor Behavior. The
Department of Health and Human Performance at the University
of Houston is seeking a motor behavior specialist with demonstrable
skills in the area of human movement measurement for a tenure
track position. The position is a 9-month appointment with Summer school
teaching optional. Effective date of appointment will be
August 2006.
Qualification: Ph.D. in biomechanics, motor learning, control,
development or bioengineering with a strong interest in the
measurement of human performance as it relates to physical activity.
Ability to conduct and publish high quality research. Potential
to engage in cooperative research projects with medical and governmental
agencies located in Houston. Web/technology skills are
desirable. Research interest in the dynamic systems theory approach to
motor behavior is preferred.
Responsibilities: Teach graduate and undergraduate courses in motor
development, control and/or learning. Train graduate students
in motor behavior, broadly defined. Develop and maintain a vigorous
scholarly research program that will facilitate acquisition of
external funding and enhance graduate student recruitment. Perform
service to the department, college, university and the profession.
Salary: Commensurate with qualifications.
Application Process: Submit a letter of Application, Curriculum vitae,
academic transcripts and three letters of reference to:
Dr. Mark Clarke, Chair Motor Behavior Search
Department of Health and Human Performance
University of Houston
3855 Holman Street
104 Garrison Gymnasium
Houston, Texas 77204-6015
e-mail: mclarke@mail.uh.edu
Review of application materials will begin March 1, 2006 and continue
until the position is filled.
University Description: The University of Houston is a major urban
research institution with a strong commitment to high quality
research and teaching within an ethnically diverse university setting.
The University has over 35,000 students in 14 colleges. The
University of Houston is located near the renowned Texas Medical Center
and NASA/Johnson Space Center providing faculty with a
variety of opportunities to conduct interdisciplinary research. Houston
is the largest city in Texas and offers a large variety of
professional, cultural and personal opportunities.
The University of Houston is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action
employer. Minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are
encouraged to apply.
Department of Health and Human Performance
University of Houston
Houston, Texas
Position: Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) Motor Behavior. The
Department of Health and Human Performance at the University
of Houston is seeking a motor behavior specialist with demonstrable
skills in the area of human movement measurement for a tenure
track position. The position is a 9-month appointment with Summer school
teaching optional. Effective date of appointment will be
August 2006.
Qualification: Ph.D. in biomechanics, motor learning, control,
development or bioengineering with a strong interest in the
measurement of human performance as it relates to physical activity.
Ability to conduct and publish high quality research. Potential
to engage in cooperative research projects with medical and governmental
agencies located in Houston. Web/technology skills are
desirable. Research interest in the dynamic systems theory approach to
motor behavior is preferred.
Responsibilities: Teach graduate and undergraduate courses in motor
development, control and/or learning. Train graduate students
in motor behavior, broadly defined. Develop and maintain a vigorous
scholarly research program that will facilitate acquisition of
external funding and enhance graduate student recruitment. Perform
service to the department, college, university and the profession.
Salary: Commensurate with qualifications.
Application Process: Submit a letter of Application, Curriculum vitae,
academic transcripts and three letters of reference to:
Dr. Mark Clarke, Chair Motor Behavior Search
Department of Health and Human Performance
University of Houston
3855 Holman Street
104 Garrison Gymnasium
Houston, Texas 77204-6015
e-mail: mclarke@mail.uh.edu
Review of application materials will begin March 1, 2006 and continue
until the position is filled.
University Description: The University of Houston is a major urban
research institution with a strong commitment to high quality
research and teaching within an ethnically diverse university setting.
The University has over 35,000 students in 14 colleges. The
University of Houston is located near the renowned Texas Medical Center
and NASA/Johnson Space Center providing faculty with a
variety of opportunities to conduct interdisciplinary research. Houston
is the largest city in Texas and offers a large variety of
professional, cultural and personal opportunities.
The University of Houston is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action
employer. Minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are
encouraged to apply.