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The School of Kinesiology at the University of Michigan invites applications and nominations for a tenure-track faculty position at the level of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Professor. Candidates will be expected to maintain a robust, ongoing research program, teach undergraduate and graduate courses, and have the research expertise appropriate for the effective mentoring of trainees at the undergraduate, doctoral, and post-doctoral levels in the area of biomechanics. Successful candidates will be expected to maintain extramural funding for an active research program at the University of Michigan.
General Information:
The University of Michigan is one of the highest-ranked public universities in the nation and one of the world’s preeminent research institutions. The School of Kinesiology is one of 19 independent academic units and one of seven health science schools and colleges within the university. In fall 2020 and again in fall 2023, the National Academy of Kinesiology ranked the University of Michigan School of Kinesiology doctoral program as the Home program in the U.S. The school is led by Dean Lori Ploutz-Snyder and has 35 tenure-line faculty, approximately 1,200 undergraduate students, and 150 graduate students. The school is home to some of the country’s top academic programs focusing on movement science, applied exercise science, athletic training, and sport management.
In addition to the many exciting opportunities within the School of Kinesiology, faculty, staff, and students have a strong record of successfully partnering with other academic units within the university consistent with the culture of the University of Michigan that highly values collaboration and innovation across disciplines. Notably, the University of Michigan has more than 100 programs ranked in the top 10 nationally. This excellence across a breadth of programs contributes to outstanding interdisciplinary opportunities.
In winter 2021, the school moved into a newly renovated, state-of-the-art academic and research building (School of Kinesiology Building) that is located in the heart of the University of Michigan’s main campus. The $120M renovation project expands the School of Kinesiology’s research, classroom, and office space to approximately 189,000 gross sq. ft. The shared biomechanics research space includes a 9,800 sq. ft. of biomechanics labs, including a large (2741 sq. ft.) gait lab with 7 embedded force plates, an instrumented staircase, an instrumented treadmill, and two motion capture systems. Two additional research labs (1000-1500 sq. ft.) are equipped with a motion capture system and 2-3 embedded force platforms, with one having an integrated markerless motion capture system. Four additional labs (500-1500 sq. ft.) are available for functional assessments and strength testing. The shared biomechanics research space is located near a 3,000 sq. ft. clinical testing suite and a 2,000 sq. ft. clinical exercise training center. New faculty will have access to all spaces and shared equipment, such as full-body inertial measurement systems, wireless electromyography systems, research-grade ultrasound, and isokinetic dynamometry. Finally, new faculty will have access to the state-of-the-art core computing resources at the University of Michigan.
Qualifications
We are interested in candidates with training and experience in any area of biomechanics relevant to movement and health sciences whose research program enhances existing strengths and/or expands the scope of biomechanics within the Movement Science program. Successful candidates must have a doctoral degree in a related field such as Kinesiology, Exercise Science, Human Movement Science, Movement Science, Rehabilitation Science, Biomechanics, Biomedical Engineering, Industrial and Operations Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physical Therapy, or Ergonomics.
Assistant Professor candidates should demonstrate academic independence with respect to: 1) publishing high-quality, peer-reviewed research, 2) mentoring undergraduate and graduate students, 3) teaching undergraduate courses in human movement biomechanics and graduate courses in their area of expertise, and 4) seeking research funding.
At the Associate and Full Professor ranks, candidates should demonstrate a consistent and ongoing record of securing research funding. Additionally, they should possess the necessary experience and skills to provide leadership that will advance the scholarly excellence in the Movement Science Program and the School of Kinesiology. These requirements are in addition to those expected at the Assistant Professor rank mentioned above.
All candidates should demonstrate their contributions to a positive workplace culture, aligned with our school’s core values.
Application Instructions
Interested candidates should submit the following materials electronically through Interfolio at apply.interfolio.com/151258. The search committee will review applications as they are received; however, for best consideration apply by October 15, 2024.
The materials below should be consolidated into one PDF document before uploading to Interfolio.
U-M EEO/AA Statement
The School of Kinesiology seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to maintain the excellence of the university, and to offer our students richly varied disciplines, perspectives and ways of knowing and learning. The University of Michigan is supportive of the needs of dual career couples and is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
General Information:
The University of Michigan is one of the highest-ranked public universities in the nation and one of the world’s preeminent research institutions. The School of Kinesiology is one of 19 independent academic units and one of seven health science schools and colleges within the university. In fall 2020 and again in fall 2023, the National Academy of Kinesiology ranked the University of Michigan School of Kinesiology doctoral program as the Home program in the U.S. The school is led by Dean Lori Ploutz-Snyder and has 35 tenure-line faculty, approximately 1,200 undergraduate students, and 150 graduate students. The school is home to some of the country’s top academic programs focusing on movement science, applied exercise science, athletic training, and sport management.
In addition to the many exciting opportunities within the School of Kinesiology, faculty, staff, and students have a strong record of successfully partnering with other academic units within the university consistent with the culture of the University of Michigan that highly values collaboration and innovation across disciplines. Notably, the University of Michigan has more than 100 programs ranked in the top 10 nationally. This excellence across a breadth of programs contributes to outstanding interdisciplinary opportunities.
In winter 2021, the school moved into a newly renovated, state-of-the-art academic and research building (School of Kinesiology Building) that is located in the heart of the University of Michigan’s main campus. The $120M renovation project expands the School of Kinesiology’s research, classroom, and office space to approximately 189,000 gross sq. ft. The shared biomechanics research space includes a 9,800 sq. ft. of biomechanics labs, including a large (2741 sq. ft.) gait lab with 7 embedded force plates, an instrumented staircase, an instrumented treadmill, and two motion capture systems. Two additional research labs (1000-1500 sq. ft.) are equipped with a motion capture system and 2-3 embedded force platforms, with one having an integrated markerless motion capture system. Four additional labs (500-1500 sq. ft.) are available for functional assessments and strength testing. The shared biomechanics research space is located near a 3,000 sq. ft. clinical testing suite and a 2,000 sq. ft. clinical exercise training center. New faculty will have access to all spaces and shared equipment, such as full-body inertial measurement systems, wireless electromyography systems, research-grade ultrasound, and isokinetic dynamometry. Finally, new faculty will have access to the state-of-the-art core computing resources at the University of Michigan.
Qualifications
We are interested in candidates with training and experience in any area of biomechanics relevant to movement and health sciences whose research program enhances existing strengths and/or expands the scope of biomechanics within the Movement Science program. Successful candidates must have a doctoral degree in a related field such as Kinesiology, Exercise Science, Human Movement Science, Movement Science, Rehabilitation Science, Biomechanics, Biomedical Engineering, Industrial and Operations Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physical Therapy, or Ergonomics.
Assistant Professor candidates should demonstrate academic independence with respect to: 1) publishing high-quality, peer-reviewed research, 2) mentoring undergraduate and graduate students, 3) teaching undergraduate courses in human movement biomechanics and graduate courses in their area of expertise, and 4) seeking research funding.
At the Associate and Full Professor ranks, candidates should demonstrate a consistent and ongoing record of securing research funding. Additionally, they should possess the necessary experience and skills to provide leadership that will advance the scholarly excellence in the Movement Science Program and the School of Kinesiology. These requirements are in addition to those expected at the Assistant Professor rank mentioned above.
All candidates should demonstrate their contributions to a positive workplace culture, aligned with our school’s core values.
Application Instructions
Interested candidates should submit the following materials electronically through Interfolio at apply.interfolio.com/151258. The search committee will review applications as they are received; however, for best consideration apply by October 15, 2024.
The materials below should be consolidated into one PDF document before uploading to Interfolio.
- Cover letter
- Curriculum vitae
- Research statement (up to 2 pages)
- Teaching statement (1 page) that addresses, in part, inclusive teaching
- Diversity statement (1 page) that outlines how your research, teaching, service, and/or outreach activities contribute to enhancing diversity, equity, and inclusion. Please refer to this site for additional resources.
- Up to three examples of research publications
- Full names and email addresses for at least three references.
U-M EEO/AA Statement
The School of Kinesiology seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to maintain the excellence of the university, and to offer our students richly varied disciplines, perspectives and ways of knowing and learning. The University of Michigan is supportive of the needs of dual career couples and is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.