The University of Tennessee
College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences
Position: Assistant/Associate Professor (Exercise Physiology) in the
Department of Exercise, Sport, and Leisure Studies (nine month
tenure-track position beginning August 1, 2008)
Qualifications: Required: Earned doctorate in exercise physiology or
related discipline; research specialization in the application of
exercise physiology to combat current problems such as obesity, chronic
disease, or youth inactivity; effective interpersonal and communication
skills; and evidence of scholarly productivity. Desired: University
teaching experience; post-doctoral research experience; evidence of
extramural support for research; and commitment to professional
organizations.
Responsibilities: Teach undergraduate and/or graduate classes in
exercise physiology and related topics. Establish research agenda
leading to publications in refereed journals and to extramural funding.
Advise students and direct graduate projects, theses and dissertations.
Provide professional, university, and community service.
University: Designated a Carnegie doctoral/research extensive
university, UT is the oldest, largest and most comprehensive institution
of higher education in Tennessee. Academic programs on the Knoxville
campus enroll approximately 20,000 undergraduate students and 6,000
graduate students. Detailed information about the University of
Tennessee may be obtained by visiting the Web site: http://www.utk.edu
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Salary: Competitive and commensurate with experience.
Application: Review of applications will begin November 15, 2007 and
continue until the position is filled. Submit a letter of application
addressing the required and desired qualifications as stated in the
position announcement, a curriculum vitae, and the names, addresses, and
telephone numbers of three references to:
David Bassett, Chair of Exercise Physiology Search Committee
Dept. of Exercise, Sport, and Leisure Studies
The University of Tennessee
1914 Andy Holt Avenue
Knoxville, TN 37996-2710
865-974-9045 (office) 865-974-8981 (fax)
Songning Zhang, Ph.D., FACSM
Associate Professor
Director, Biomechanics/Sports Medicine Lab Department of Exercise,
Sport and Leisure Studies The University of Tennessee
1914 Andy Holt Avenue, 341 HPER
Knoxville, TN 37996-2700