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Western Michigan University invites applications and nominations for the tenure-track position of Assistant Professor of Exercise Science in the Department of Human Performance and Health Education.
Major Duties: Teaching graduate & undergraduate courses in exercise science including Biomechanics, Functional Anatomy, Exercise Physiology, Foundations of Exercise Science, & Strength & Conditioning; advising student research; conducting research in biomechanics on how to prevent knee injury while running & squatting for normal population & athletes using 3-dimensional motion analysis; additional duties as assigned by the Department Chair.
Minimum Qualifications: Earned Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree in Exercise Science or Kinesiology; Ph.D. dissertation in biomechanics.
The University: Western Michigan University (WMU), located in Southwest Michigan, is a vibrant, nationally recognized student-centered research institution with an enrollment of nearly 25,000. WMU delivers high-quality undergraduate instruction, has a strong graduate division, and fosters significant research activities. The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching has placed WMU among the 76 public institutions in the nation designated as research universities with high research activities.
Department: The Department of Human Performance and Health Education provides coursework and experiences which will allow students to develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes conducive to their employment as professionals within the allied fields of athletic training, coaching, exercise science, health, physical education, recreation, and sports management. The department offers six undergraduate majors, six undergraduate minors, and six master’s-level graduate programs. Approximately 19 regular FTE faculty serve nearly 730 undergraduate majors, 200 undergraduate minors, and 160 graduate majors. The Department has a well-equipped exercise science laboratory that includes an environmental chamber, metabolic measurement systems, temperature and blood flow monitors, a stress testing system, a biochemistry area, and a 3D biomechanical analysis system.
Salary: Competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, with an excellent benefits package.
Expected Start Date: September, 2016 or after.
Application Deadline: Applications accepted until position is filled.
Required application documents: cover Letter highlighting your qualifications; curriculum vitae; list of 3 references.
Apply through the following website: www.wmujobs.org ; only applications submitted through this site will be considered.
Department chair: Yuanlong Liu, PhD yuanlong.liu@wmich.edu
Western Michigan University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer consistent with applicable federal and state law. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.
Major Duties: Teaching graduate & undergraduate courses in exercise science including Biomechanics, Functional Anatomy, Exercise Physiology, Foundations of Exercise Science, & Strength & Conditioning; advising student research; conducting research in biomechanics on how to prevent knee injury while running & squatting for normal population & athletes using 3-dimensional motion analysis; additional duties as assigned by the Department Chair.
Minimum Qualifications: Earned Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree in Exercise Science or Kinesiology; Ph.D. dissertation in biomechanics.
The University: Western Michigan University (WMU), located in Southwest Michigan, is a vibrant, nationally recognized student-centered research institution with an enrollment of nearly 25,000. WMU delivers high-quality undergraduate instruction, has a strong graduate division, and fosters significant research activities. The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching has placed WMU among the 76 public institutions in the nation designated as research universities with high research activities.
Department: The Department of Human Performance and Health Education provides coursework and experiences which will allow students to develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes conducive to their employment as professionals within the allied fields of athletic training, coaching, exercise science, health, physical education, recreation, and sports management. The department offers six undergraduate majors, six undergraduate minors, and six master’s-level graduate programs. Approximately 19 regular FTE faculty serve nearly 730 undergraduate majors, 200 undergraduate minors, and 160 graduate majors. The Department has a well-equipped exercise science laboratory that includes an environmental chamber, metabolic measurement systems, temperature and blood flow monitors, a stress testing system, a biochemistry area, and a 3D biomechanical analysis system.
Salary: Competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, with an excellent benefits package.
Expected Start Date: September, 2016 or after.
Application Deadline: Applications accepted until position is filled.
Required application documents: cover Letter highlighting your qualifications; curriculum vitae; list of 3 references.
Apply through the following website: www.wmujobs.org ; only applications submitted through this site will be considered.
Department chair: Yuanlong Liu, PhD yuanlong.liu@wmich.edu
Western Michigan University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer consistent with applicable federal and state law. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.