Title: Assistant/Associate Professor
Location: University of Vermont, Burlington, Vermont, USA
Date: October 22, 2007
The Department of Rehabilitation and Movement Science at The University
of Vermont is searching for new faculty to begin August 2008. We seek to
fill three 9-month, tenure-track positions at the assistant and/or
associate professor level in a department where there is strong emphasis
on interprofessional research and teaching among faculty in Athletic
Training, Physical Therapy and Exercise and Movement Science.
The positions require that candidates have a record of publication,
demonstrated excellence in teaching and the ability to develop a funded
research program related to the Department’s mission of health
promotion, rehabilitation, and prevention of injury, illness and
disability. The Department is in a significant growth mode, and new
faculty members are expected to be instrumental in this process,
including development of a PhD program.
EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY: Applicants must have a doctoral degree in Exercise
Physiology or a related field and be qualified to teach undergraduate
courses in exercise physiology and related topics. Post-doctoral
experience is desirable.
MOVEMENT SCIENCE: Applicants must have a doctoral degree in Human
Performance, Neuroscience or a movement science related field.
Post-doctoral experience is desirable.
Candidates with current certification in athletic training or physical
therapy licensure are encouraged to apply for either position.
Founded in 1791, the University of Vermont is considered a public ivy
and is consistently ranked as one of the top public universities in the
United States. The University is located in Burlington, Vermont, often
rated as the best small city in America. The greater Burlington area
comprises approximately 150,000 inhabitants and enjoys a panoramic
setting on the shores of Lake Champlain bordered by the Adirondack and
Green Mountains.
The University of Vermont is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity
employer. The Department of Rehabilitation & Movement Science is
committed to becoming a leader in developing a diverse faculty and
student body to serve the professional, educational and local
communities. Individuals with demonstrated commitment to diversity and
inclusion are considered desirable. Departmental information is
available at http://www.uvm.edu/~rms/.
Prospective candidates must apply online at www.uvmjobs.com Search for
the position using the department name (Rehabilitation and Movement
Science). Attach curriculum vitae and letter detailing areas of
expertise and professional goals. Deadline for applications is December
15, 2007. For additional information please contact:
Sharon M. Henry, PT, PhD
Sharon.Henry@uvm.edu
Chair, Faculty Search
Department of Rehabilitation and Movement Science
305 Rowell Building
106 Carrigan Drive
University of Vermont
Burlington, VT 05405-0068