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ASSISTANT PROFESSOR-PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
Tenure Track Position Available
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
SCHOOL OF HEALTH, PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND RECREATION
The University of Nebraska at Omaha invites applications for a tenure track position as an assistant professor in Physical Activity Epidemiology. Anticipated starting date is August 13, 2012. The University and School of HPER have a strong commitment to achieving diversity among faculty and staff. We are particularly interested in receiving applications from members of under-represented groups and strongly encourage women and persons of color to apply for this position.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Teach graduate courses in the Physical Activity in Health Promotion concentration and undergraduate courses in the Exercise Science concentration; supervise graduate students; conduct research and participate in scholarly activity; obtain external funding; provide departmental, college, university and professional service.
Qualifications:
Doctoral degree in Physical Activity, Health Promotion, Exercise Science, Physical Activity Epidemiology or related area. ABD considered. Experience teaching biomechanics, physiology and anatomy, laboratory methods in biomechanics and research methods courses at the college or university level. Established record of scholarly activity with a strong commitment to research. Established record of external funding and/or grant submissions. Experience teaching courses in Exercise Science, Health Promotion or the promotion of physical activity at the college or university level. Established record of scholarly activity with a strong commitment to research. Established track record of external funding and/ grant submissions. Preference will be given to those with experience in mixed methods research, community based research, physical activity measurement, design and evaluation of physical activity interventions, use of technology to promote physical activity behavior, or promotion of physical activity in individuals with chronic disease.
Rank and Salary:
Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.
General Information:
The Exercise Science/Physical Education Program offers undergraduate degrees in Exercise Science, Teacher Preparation, and Athletic Training. It offers Master’s degrees in Exercise Science, Physical Activity in Health Promotion, Pedagogy and Coaching. A PhD in Exercise Science with concentrations in Biomechanics, Motor Control, Exercise Physiology and Physical Activity is in the final stages of approval. The Exercise Science/Physical Education Program is located in the School of Health, Physical Education and Recreation.
Application
Apply online at www.unomaha.edu attach a letter of application, curriculum vita, and names of five references, including addresses (e-mail addresses, if possible) and telephone numbers. Review of applications will continue until filled. Additional information contact: Dr. Daniel Blanke, Director, School of HPER, University of Nebraska at Omaha, Omaha, NE 68182-0216. E-mail: dblanke@unomaha.edu Telephone: 402-554-2573
Tenure Track Position Available
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
SCHOOL OF HEALTH, PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND RECREATION
The University of Nebraska at Omaha invites applications for a tenure track position as an assistant professor in Physical Activity Epidemiology. Anticipated starting date is August 13, 2012. The University and School of HPER have a strong commitment to achieving diversity among faculty and staff. We are particularly interested in receiving applications from members of under-represented groups and strongly encourage women and persons of color to apply for this position.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Teach graduate courses in the Physical Activity in Health Promotion concentration and undergraduate courses in the Exercise Science concentration; supervise graduate students; conduct research and participate in scholarly activity; obtain external funding; provide departmental, college, university and professional service.
Qualifications:
Doctoral degree in Physical Activity, Health Promotion, Exercise Science, Physical Activity Epidemiology or related area. ABD considered. Experience teaching biomechanics, physiology and anatomy, laboratory methods in biomechanics and research methods courses at the college or university level. Established record of scholarly activity with a strong commitment to research. Established record of external funding and/or grant submissions. Experience teaching courses in Exercise Science, Health Promotion or the promotion of physical activity at the college or university level. Established record of scholarly activity with a strong commitment to research. Established track record of external funding and/ grant submissions. Preference will be given to those with experience in mixed methods research, community based research, physical activity measurement, design and evaluation of physical activity interventions, use of technology to promote physical activity behavior, or promotion of physical activity in individuals with chronic disease.
Rank and Salary:
Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.
General Information:
The Exercise Science/Physical Education Program offers undergraduate degrees in Exercise Science, Teacher Preparation, and Athletic Training. It offers Master’s degrees in Exercise Science, Physical Activity in Health Promotion, Pedagogy and Coaching. A PhD in Exercise Science with concentrations in Biomechanics, Motor Control, Exercise Physiology and Physical Activity is in the final stages of approval. The Exercise Science/Physical Education Program is located in the School of Health, Physical Education and Recreation.
Application
Apply online at www.unomaha.edu attach a letter of application, curriculum vita, and names of five references, including addresses (e-mail addresses, if possible) and telephone numbers. Review of applications will continue until filled. Additional information contact: Dr. Daniel Blanke, Director, School of HPER, University of Nebraska at Omaha, Omaha, NE 68182-0216. E-mail: dblanke@unomaha.edu Telephone: 402-554-2573