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The Department of Exercise and Sport Science at UNC Chapel Hill invites applications for a 9-month tenure track Assistant Professor faculty position to deepen and expand research in any area of biomechanics (e.g., upper or lower extremity, spine, blast mechanics, head impact, etc.) while teaching in areas related to exercise and sport science, biomechanics, and/or motor control. We aspire to recruit faculty engaged in innovative and highly impactful scholarship that will diversify and enhance our research, teaching, and public outreach missions, and who can translate this research to teach undergraduate and graduate level courses in biomechanics, neuromuscular control, motor control, and/or sports medicine.
Successful candidates will demonstrate expertise in biomechanics which may involve, but not be limited to, musculoskeletal health outcomes, mechanisms related to neuromuscular disease, neurotrauma, and/or promoting healthy movement and performance. The individual is expected to possess expertise in their chosen biomechanics field, which may include biomechanical assessments, measurement, and analysis
Responsibilities:
Qualified applicants should apply online at https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/288868 where you can find a full description of the position.
Review of applicants will begin October 25, 2024, and continue until the position is filled.
For additional information, please contact Dr. Brian Pietrosimone, Search Committee Chair, at brian@unc.edu
Successful candidates will demonstrate expertise in biomechanics which may involve, but not be limited to, musculoskeletal health outcomes, mechanisms related to neuromuscular disease, neurotrauma, and/or promoting healthy movement and performance. The individual is expected to possess expertise in their chosen biomechanics field, which may include biomechanical assessments, measurement, and analysis
Responsibilities:
- Plan, establish, and develop a focused independent research agenda, with preference for applicants who demonstrate a significant publication record and demonstrate a record of extramural grant submission
- Seek extramural funding to support research efforts
- Collaborate with colleagues across campus and in Exercise and Sport Science to support and develop multidisciplinary research projects
- Serve as a mentor to undergraduate and graduate students across a diverse student population
- Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Exercise and Sport Science related to biomechanics, neuromuscular control, motor control, sports medicine and/or other classes aligning with the candidate’s expertise as requested by the department Chair
- Serve as a research advisor and/or committee member for undergraduate and graduate students in the Department of Exercise and Sport Science
- Participate as a core faculty member and contribute to mentoring doctoral trainees in the Human Movement Science doctoral program
- Perform other responsibilities and duties as may be assigned by the department Chair
- An earned doctorate (or terminal degree) in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Engineering, Neuroscience, Motor Control, Sports Medicine, or related field with demonstrated expertise in biomechanics is required
- Record of, or strong potential for, securing extramural research funding and/or currently working on extramurally funded projects is required
- Record of research publications is preferred
- Experience mentoring students is preferred
- Collegiate-level teaching experience is preferred
Qualified applicants should apply online at https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/288868 where you can find a full description of the position.
Review of applicants will begin October 25, 2024, and continue until the position is filled.
For additional information, please contact Dr. Brian Pietrosimone, Search Committee Chair, at brian@unc.edu