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The University of Mississippi’s Department of Health, Exercise Science, and Recreation Management in the School of Applied Sciences invites nominations and applications for two full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor positions within the department. The successful candidates are expected to have evidence of strong potential in research, pursuing external funding, and teaching and conducting research within the graduate and undergraduate cognate areas of specialty.
Responsibilities of the position include: teaching undergraduate and graduate classes in area of expertise, publishing research in area of specialization, pursuing external funding, developing resources to provide on-going support for research activities, advising undergraduate and graduate majors, and serving on departmental and university committees.
The Department of Health, Exercise Science, and Recreation Management offers BS programs in Exercise Science and Recreation Administration, an MS in Exercise Science and Health Promotion, a MA in Park and Recreation Management, and a Ph.D. in Health & Kinesiology with two areas of emphasis: (1) Exercise Science and (2) Health Behavior and Promotion. The Department houses laboratories in Applied Physiology, Biochemistry, Applied Biomechanics, and Body Composition.
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until filled or an adequate applicant pool is established.
Position 1: (https://jobs.olemiss.edu/postings/6541)
Qualified applicants should possess (1) a Ph.D. in Kinesiology or Exercise Science with expertise in Motor Behavior/Control/Learning/Development or related field as of contract start date (August, 2015), (2) an established record of scholarship, (3) teaching potential/ability in higher education, and (4) potential to obtain external funding for scholarly activities. ABD candidates will be considered, however the Ph.D. must be completed prior to start date.
Position 2: (https://jobs.olemiss.edu/postings/6542)
Qualified applicants should possess (1) a Ph.D. in Kinesiology, Exercise Science, Epidemiology, or a closely related field as of contract start date (August, 2015), (2) an established record of scholarship, (3) teaching potential/ability in higher education, and (4) potential to obtain external funding for scholarly activities. ABD candidates will be considered, however the Ph.D. must be completed prior to start date.
Contact Information for five professional references should accompany your current vitae, transcripts, and cover letter (highlighting your academic expertise, professional accomplishments, research focus, and teaching experience). Original transcripts must be sent to Human Resources. Copies can be submitted with the online application. University of Mississippi, Attn: Human Resources. P.O. Box 1848, University, MS, 38677-1848.
The competitive salary will be commensurate with experience. Per University policy, background checks are required for all newly hired positions. The University complies with all applicable laws regarding affirmative action and equal opportunity in all its activities and programs and does not discriminate against anyone protected by law because of age, color, disability, national origin, race, religion, sex, status as a veteran or disabled veteran or genetic information.
For more information about this position, please contact Dr. Jay Garner (jcgarner@olemiss.edu).
Responsibilities of the position include: teaching undergraduate and graduate classes in area of expertise, publishing research in area of specialization, pursuing external funding, developing resources to provide on-going support for research activities, advising undergraduate and graduate majors, and serving on departmental and university committees.
The Department of Health, Exercise Science, and Recreation Management offers BS programs in Exercise Science and Recreation Administration, an MS in Exercise Science and Health Promotion, a MA in Park and Recreation Management, and a Ph.D. in Health & Kinesiology with two areas of emphasis: (1) Exercise Science and (2) Health Behavior and Promotion. The Department houses laboratories in Applied Physiology, Biochemistry, Applied Biomechanics, and Body Composition.
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until filled or an adequate applicant pool is established.
Position 1: (https://jobs.olemiss.edu/postings/6541)
Qualified applicants should possess (1) a Ph.D. in Kinesiology or Exercise Science with expertise in Motor Behavior/Control/Learning/Development or related field as of contract start date (August, 2015), (2) an established record of scholarship, (3) teaching potential/ability in higher education, and (4) potential to obtain external funding for scholarly activities. ABD candidates will be considered, however the Ph.D. must be completed prior to start date.
Position 2: (https://jobs.olemiss.edu/postings/6542)
Qualified applicants should possess (1) a Ph.D. in Kinesiology, Exercise Science, Epidemiology, or a closely related field as of contract start date (August, 2015), (2) an established record of scholarship, (3) teaching potential/ability in higher education, and (4) potential to obtain external funding for scholarly activities. ABD candidates will be considered, however the Ph.D. must be completed prior to start date.
Contact Information for five professional references should accompany your current vitae, transcripts, and cover letter (highlighting your academic expertise, professional accomplishments, research focus, and teaching experience). Original transcripts must be sent to Human Resources. Copies can be submitted with the online application. University of Mississippi, Attn: Human Resources. P.O. Box 1848, University, MS, 38677-1848.
The competitive salary will be commensurate with experience. Per University policy, background checks are required for all newly hired positions. The University complies with all applicable laws regarding affirmative action and equal opportunity in all its activities and programs and does not discriminate against anyone protected by law because of age, color, disability, national origin, race, religion, sex, status as a veteran or disabled veteran or genetic information.
For more information about this position, please contact Dr. Jay Garner (jcgarner@olemiss.edu).