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Announcement of Faculty Position in The School of Kinesiology Auburn University – Auburn, AL
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Position: As part of a campus-wide cluster hire initiative, the School of Kinesiology at Auburn University invites applicants for a tenure-track position whose research focuses in the broad area of health disparities to begin no sooner than January 3, 2017 and no later than August 16, 2017. At the broadest level, the goals for this cluster are to improve population health through research in the community, state, region, nation, and world by identifying, understanding, and addressing health needs and health disparities. A special focus of the cluster is on the disadvantaged segments of these populations, which are often underserved by existing health care systems due to historically unequal treatment or injustice. Rank for this position is Professor or advanced Associate Professor level. Under this Health Disparities Initiative, new faculty will be recruited in Kinesiology (this position); Psychology; Human Development & Family Studies; Nutrition; Health Outcomes and Policy; and Nursing. The faculty member recruited under this search will be required to establish an independent research program in Kinesiology and to provide leadership in forming multidisciplinary research efforts with others in the Health Disparities Initiative. Membership in this cluster is diverse and research interests of faculty scientists in the cluster range from areas of biomedicine, including obesity, diabetes, dementia, developmental disabilities, and cancer to socio-ecological factors that influence health and health-related behavioral decisions, including environmental toxins, dietary and exercise choices, income levels and accessibility to available services related to somatic and mental health.
The successful candidate is expected to maintain or build a productive, externally funded research program in the area of health disparities and will have a distribution of research, instruction, and service responsibilities consistent with these expectations. The successful candidate for this position will be expected to participate actively in the Auburn University multidisciplinary Cluster Hires Initiative in the Health Disparities Cluster. Participation in the Health Disparities Cluster will be an important component in faculty annual reviews. For more information regarding the Cluster Hires please click on the following link: http://www.auburn.edu/academic/provo...egic_hire.html
Minimum Qualifications: Ph.D. or other terminal research degree in Kinesiology or related field. Evidence of grant scholarship and external funding; strong publication record, and evidence of innovative research. Current external funding is desired. The candidate must possess excellent written and interpersonal communication skills, and workplace collegiality. Must meet eligibility requirements for work in the United States at the time appointment begins, and be able to continue working legally for the proposed term of employment.
Starting Date: no sooner than January 3, 2017 and no later than August 16, 2017.
Application Deadline: August 16, 2016 for full consideration.
University: Auburn University (AU) is ranked in the top fifty public universities (U.S. News & World Report) and the School of Kinesiology doctoral program is ranked in the top fifteen nationally (National Academy of Kinesiology Ranking of Doctoral Programs, 2015). The mission of the Kinesiology program at Auburn University is to promote knowledge about physical activity and performance by creating an invigorating learning environment for our undergraduate and graduate students. Our goal is to improve the health of society through research, outreach, and teaching.
Academic programs at AU enroll approximately 21,000 undergraduate students and 3,400 graduate students. Detailed information may be obtained by visiting the Web site. The School of Kinesiology (http://www.education.auburn.edu/kinesiology) is the sole occupant of a state of the art 58,000 square-foot building that contains 25 research laboratories. AU also has a new MRI Research Center that contains a Siemens Verio open-bore 3T scanner for clinical and research use, and one of the first actively-shielded whole-body 7T MRI scanners in the US for research use.
The University is located in the city of Auburn in east-central Alabama near several large metropolitan areas of Alabama and Georgia. Auburn’s size offers numerous advantages to its residents and is a quintessential college town with attractive demographic makeup and geographic location. Excellent recreational and cultural opportunities are available.
Application:
Please provide an application letter describing your attributes for this health disparities cluster hire, and a current CV via the following link: http://aufacultypositions.peopleadmin.com/postings/1663. The application letter should specifically address how your research interests align with the health disparities cluster hire and the School of Kinesiology (http://www.education.auburn.edu/kinesiology). In addition, candidates must provide contact information for three professional references who will be sending letters of recommendation to support the application. For additional information about the position, please contact either Dr. Danielle D. Wadsworth (wadswdd@auburn.edu) or Dr. L. Bruce Gladden (gladdlb@auburn.edu), Search Committee Co-Chairs. Review of applications will begin after August 16, 2016 and will continue until the position is filled.
Auburn University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, sex, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by applicable law.
www.auburn.edu
Position: As part of a campus-wide cluster hire initiative, the School of Kinesiology at Auburn University invites applicants for a tenure-track position whose research focuses in the broad area of health disparities to begin no sooner than January 3, 2017 and no later than August 16, 2017. At the broadest level, the goals for this cluster are to improve population health through research in the community, state, region, nation, and world by identifying, understanding, and addressing health needs and health disparities. A special focus of the cluster is on the disadvantaged segments of these populations, which are often underserved by existing health care systems due to historically unequal treatment or injustice. Rank for this position is Professor or advanced Associate Professor level. Under this Health Disparities Initiative, new faculty will be recruited in Kinesiology (this position); Psychology; Human Development & Family Studies; Nutrition; Health Outcomes and Policy; and Nursing. The faculty member recruited under this search will be required to establish an independent research program in Kinesiology and to provide leadership in forming multidisciplinary research efforts with others in the Health Disparities Initiative. Membership in this cluster is diverse and research interests of faculty scientists in the cluster range from areas of biomedicine, including obesity, diabetes, dementia, developmental disabilities, and cancer to socio-ecological factors that influence health and health-related behavioral decisions, including environmental toxins, dietary and exercise choices, income levels and accessibility to available services related to somatic and mental health.
The successful candidate is expected to maintain or build a productive, externally funded research program in the area of health disparities and will have a distribution of research, instruction, and service responsibilities consistent with these expectations. The successful candidate for this position will be expected to participate actively in the Auburn University multidisciplinary Cluster Hires Initiative in the Health Disparities Cluster. Participation in the Health Disparities Cluster will be an important component in faculty annual reviews. For more information regarding the Cluster Hires please click on the following link: http://www.auburn.edu/academic/provo...egic_hire.html
Minimum Qualifications: Ph.D. or other terminal research degree in Kinesiology or related field. Evidence of grant scholarship and external funding; strong publication record, and evidence of innovative research. Current external funding is desired. The candidate must possess excellent written and interpersonal communication skills, and workplace collegiality. Must meet eligibility requirements for work in the United States at the time appointment begins, and be able to continue working legally for the proposed term of employment.
Starting Date: no sooner than January 3, 2017 and no later than August 16, 2017.
Application Deadline: August 16, 2016 for full consideration.
University: Auburn University (AU) is ranked in the top fifty public universities (U.S. News & World Report) and the School of Kinesiology doctoral program is ranked in the top fifteen nationally (National Academy of Kinesiology Ranking of Doctoral Programs, 2015). The mission of the Kinesiology program at Auburn University is to promote knowledge about physical activity and performance by creating an invigorating learning environment for our undergraduate and graduate students. Our goal is to improve the health of society through research, outreach, and teaching.
Academic programs at AU enroll approximately 21,000 undergraduate students and 3,400 graduate students. Detailed information may be obtained by visiting the Web site. The School of Kinesiology (http://www.education.auburn.edu/kinesiology) is the sole occupant of a state of the art 58,000 square-foot building that contains 25 research laboratories. AU also has a new MRI Research Center that contains a Siemens Verio open-bore 3T scanner for clinical and research use, and one of the first actively-shielded whole-body 7T MRI scanners in the US for research use.
The University is located in the city of Auburn in east-central Alabama near several large metropolitan areas of Alabama and Georgia. Auburn’s size offers numerous advantages to its residents and is a quintessential college town with attractive demographic makeup and geographic location. Excellent recreational and cultural opportunities are available.
Application:
Please provide an application letter describing your attributes for this health disparities cluster hire, and a current CV via the following link: http://aufacultypositions.peopleadmin.com/postings/1663. The application letter should specifically address how your research interests align with the health disparities cluster hire and the School of Kinesiology (http://www.education.auburn.edu/kinesiology). In addition, candidates must provide contact information for three professional references who will be sending letters of recommendation to support the application. For additional information about the position, please contact either Dr. Danielle D. Wadsworth (wadswdd@auburn.edu) or Dr. L. Bruce Gladden (gladdlb@auburn.edu), Search Committee Co-Chairs. Review of applications will begin after August 16, 2016 and will continue until the position is filled.
Auburn University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, sex, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by applicable law.