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DEPARTMENT of KINESIOLOGY
SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH & HEALTH SCIENCES
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS AMHERST
TITLE: Assistant Professor, Department of Kinesiology, School of Public Health and Health Sciences
RANK: We are seeking talented applicants qualified for an Assistant Professor position, full-time tenure track 9-month appointment. Under exceptional circumstances, highly qualified candidates at other ranks may receive consideration. The salary range is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.
STARTING DATE: September 1, 2015
QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants should hold a PhD in Kinesiology or a closely related field, with a research program in the area of energy metabolism and bioenergetics with a focus on human metabolic health and disease. Applicants investigating issues related to diabetes, obesity, physical activity, sedentary behavior, or aging are strongly encouraged to apply. The successful applicant will have strong potential for securing extramural research funding. Preference will be given to individuals with post-doctoral research experience. Interpersonal and communication skills that promote strong collaborations in research, teaching and program development are essential.
RESPONSIBILITIES: The faculty appointment is in the Department of Kinesiology in the School of Public Health and Health Sciences. The appointee will be considered for tenure, promotion and merit on the basis of excellence in research, teaching, and service to the Department, University and scientific community. Position responsibilities include but are not limited to:
The Department: Kinesiology (http://www.umass.edu/sphhs/kinesiology) is ranked among the top 5 in the country in the most recent National Research Council and National Academy of Kinesiology reports. The department, one of four in the School of Public Health and Health Sciences (http://www.umass.edu/sphhs), consists of 15 tenure-track faculty, 4 full-time lecturers, 2 part-time research faculty and several post-doctoral fellows. We teach and mentor ~820 undergraduate majors and 50 graduate students. Our mission is to generate new knowledge and educate society as to the scientific principles that underlie the role of movement in attaining optimal human health and well-being. Our research and teaching activities are organized into the areas of Motor Systems, Physical Activity and Health, and Physiology. Our faculty are established and emerging leaders in their research fields, which range from the molecular basis of movement to community health interventions. Extramural research funding comes from the National Institutes of Health, National Science Foundation, Department of Defense, and national foundations such as the American Heart Association, National Multiple Sclerosis Society, the American Diabetes Association and industry partners.
Specialized Metabolic Facilities: The state of Massachusetts has invested $45 million in a state-of-the art Center for Personalized Health Monitoring (CPHM; http://www.umass.edu/ials/research/c...lth-monitoring), focused on designing, testing and validating wearable sensors to assess gait, physical activity, cardio-metabolic health, balance, sleep and related areas. Included in this new facility will be a room calorimeter capable of measuring energy expenditure over 24-48 hours. It is anticipated that the new faculty hire will be a member of the CPHM, which is comprised of faculty from departments across campus including kinesiology, engineering, computer science, polymer science, public health and psychology. CPHM is part of the exciting new UMass Institute for Applied Life Sciences (IALS) that will house a number of cutting-edge core research facilities, including a new magnetic resonance imaging and spectroscopy facility.
The University of Massachusetts Amherst (http://www.umass.edu), the flagship campus of the University of Massachusetts system, is a nationally-ranked public research university and home to over 22,000 undergraduate and 6,000 graduate students. The 1,430 acre campus is located in the scenic Pioneer valley of western Massachusetts, 90 miles from Boston and 175 miles from New York City. UMass Amherst, along with Amherst, Hampshire, Mount Holyoke and Smith Colleges, is a member of the Five College Consortium and the Academic Career network.
APPLICATION PROCESS: Review of applications will begin November 3, 2014 and continue until the position is filled.. Applications should be submitted by this date to ensure full consideration. Application materials required are: a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of research expertise and future research goals, statement of teaching philosophy and three reprints, along with names and contact information for three references. These materials should be submitted to:
For questions about the position, the department or the university in general, contact Dr. Ned Debold at (edebold@kin.umass.edu).
The university is committed to active recruitment of a diverse faculty and student body. The University of Massachusetts Amherst is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer of women, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities and encourages applications from these and other protected group members. Because broad diversity is essential to an inclusive climate and critical to the University’s goals of achieving excellence in all areas, we will holistically assess the many qualifications of each applicant and favorably consider an individual’s record working with students and colleagues with broadly diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds in educational, research or other work activities. We will also favorably consider experience overcoming or helping others overcome barriers to an academic degree and career. We are seeking talented applicants qualified for an assistant professor position. Under exceptional circumstances, highly qualified candidates at other ranks may receive consideration.
SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH & HEALTH SCIENCES
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS AMHERST
TITLE: Assistant Professor, Department of Kinesiology, School of Public Health and Health Sciences
RANK: We are seeking talented applicants qualified for an Assistant Professor position, full-time tenure track 9-month appointment. Under exceptional circumstances, highly qualified candidates at other ranks may receive consideration. The salary range is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.
STARTING DATE: September 1, 2015
QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants should hold a PhD in Kinesiology or a closely related field, with a research program in the area of energy metabolism and bioenergetics with a focus on human metabolic health and disease. Applicants investigating issues related to diabetes, obesity, physical activity, sedentary behavior, or aging are strongly encouraged to apply. The successful applicant will have strong potential for securing extramural research funding. Preference will be given to individuals with post-doctoral research experience. Interpersonal and communication skills that promote strong collaborations in research, teaching and program development are essential.
RESPONSIBILITIES: The faculty appointment is in the Department of Kinesiology in the School of Public Health and Health Sciences. The appointee will be considered for tenure, promotion and merit on the basis of excellence in research, teaching, and service to the Department, University and scientific community. Position responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Establishing and developing an active research program with an independent base of support funds that may originate from diverse sources such as federal and state granting agencies, foundations, and industry collaborations.
- Teaching undergraduate and graduate level courses in the Kinesiology Department.
- Overseeing graduate theses, dissertations, independent study and honors capstone projects.
- Serving on committees, panels or boards as assigned.
The Department: Kinesiology (http://www.umass.edu/sphhs/kinesiology) is ranked among the top 5 in the country in the most recent National Research Council and National Academy of Kinesiology reports. The department, one of four in the School of Public Health and Health Sciences (http://www.umass.edu/sphhs), consists of 15 tenure-track faculty, 4 full-time lecturers, 2 part-time research faculty and several post-doctoral fellows. We teach and mentor ~820 undergraduate majors and 50 graduate students. Our mission is to generate new knowledge and educate society as to the scientific principles that underlie the role of movement in attaining optimal human health and well-being. Our research and teaching activities are organized into the areas of Motor Systems, Physical Activity and Health, and Physiology. Our faculty are established and emerging leaders in their research fields, which range from the molecular basis of movement to community health interventions. Extramural research funding comes from the National Institutes of Health, National Science Foundation, Department of Defense, and national foundations such as the American Heart Association, National Multiple Sclerosis Society, the American Diabetes Association and industry partners.
Specialized Metabolic Facilities: The state of Massachusetts has invested $45 million in a state-of-the art Center for Personalized Health Monitoring (CPHM; http://www.umass.edu/ials/research/c...lth-monitoring), focused on designing, testing and validating wearable sensors to assess gait, physical activity, cardio-metabolic health, balance, sleep and related areas. Included in this new facility will be a room calorimeter capable of measuring energy expenditure over 24-48 hours. It is anticipated that the new faculty hire will be a member of the CPHM, which is comprised of faculty from departments across campus including kinesiology, engineering, computer science, polymer science, public health and psychology. CPHM is part of the exciting new UMass Institute for Applied Life Sciences (IALS) that will house a number of cutting-edge core research facilities, including a new magnetic resonance imaging and spectroscopy facility.
The University of Massachusetts Amherst (http://www.umass.edu), the flagship campus of the University of Massachusetts system, is a nationally-ranked public research university and home to over 22,000 undergraduate and 6,000 graduate students. The 1,430 acre campus is located in the scenic Pioneer valley of western Massachusetts, 90 miles from Boston and 175 miles from New York City. UMass Amherst, along with Amherst, Hampshire, Mount Holyoke and Smith Colleges, is a member of the Five College Consortium and the Academic Career network.
APPLICATION PROCESS: Review of applications will begin November 3, 2014 and continue until the position is filled.. Applications should be submitted by this date to ensure full consideration. Application materials required are: a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of research expertise and future research goals, statement of teaching philosophy and three reprints, along with names and contact information for three references. These materials should be submitted to:
For questions about the position, the department or the university in general, contact Dr. Ned Debold at (edebold@kin.umass.edu).
The university is committed to active recruitment of a diverse faculty and student body. The University of Massachusetts Amherst is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer of women, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities and encourages applications from these and other protected group members. Because broad diversity is essential to an inclusive climate and critical to the University’s goals of achieving excellence in all areas, we will holistically assess the many qualifications of each applicant and favorably consider an individual’s record working with students and colleagues with broadly diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds in educational, research or other work activities. We will also favorably consider experience overcoming or helping others overcome barriers to an academic degree and career. We are seeking talented applicants qualified for an assistant professor position. Under exceptional circumstances, highly qualified candidates at other ranks may receive consideration.