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The School of Kinesiology at the University of Michigan invites applications for a Clinical Assistant Professor position with an anticipated start date of August 2022. This is a University-year (9-month) position with the possibility for additional teaching in the summer. This position is 75% teaching and 25% administrative/service/scholarship. The typical teaching load includes six courses per year, normally three courses per semester. Primary leadership and teaching responsibilities will be associated with course design, coordinating multiple sections, and teaching a core scientific writing course (MOVESCI 219) in the undergraduate Movement Science curriculum. The course is designed to equip students with writing skills and related research knowledge to effectively communicate research findings in the movement sciences. The course focuses on developing student capacity for analyzing and synthesizing scientific research literature and research. Other teaching opportunities may be possible based on the successful candidate’s area of expertise and program needs but scientific writing is the priority. Administrative responsibilities will be based on the programs’ needs and the expertise and prior experience of the candidate; some examples include curriculum development, contribution to new academic courses or programs, inclusive teaching initiatives, collaborative research and scholarship. Engagement in professional scholarship and participation in departmental, university, and/or community service is expected. A competitive salary will be offered, commensurate with education, experience and qualifications.
The School of Kinesiology (www.kines.umich.edu) is one of 19 independent academic units and one of seven health science schools and colleges within the University of Michigan. The School is led by a Dean, and has 31 tenure-line faculty, eight clinical faculty and over 1000 undergraduate and graduate students. The School of Kinesiology has recently relocated to a completely renovated building with state-of-the-art research and teaching facilities in the heart of the University of Michigan Central Campus https://www.kines.umich.edu/about/new-building. The new building includes state-of-the-art facilities to support clinical exercise physiology teaching and research. This includes dedicated lecture and laboratory classrooms, a clinical exercise physiology research laboratory, along with many other research laboratories and centers.
The University of Michigan is home to approximately 275 degree programs with Kinesiology housing four of 102 graduate programs rated in the top 10 nationally, providing unparalleled opportunity for collaboration. Collaborative opportunities exist both within the School of Kinesiology and with other units across campus. In addition to the many exciting achievements within the School of Kinesiology, the School has a strong record of partnering with other academic units in the University, consistent with the culture of the University of Michigan that places significant value on innovation across disciplines.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Ph.D. preferred, master’s degree considered, in kinesiology or a related field. The successful candidate must have expertise with the scientific writing process. While a doctoral degree is preferred, master’s degree-holding candidates with a particularly strong background in scientific and/or technical writing are also encouraged to apply. Two or more years of teaching in higher education is highly desirable.
Desired Qualifications
Preference will be given to applicants whose scientific writing experience is in the human movement sciences (biomechanics, motor control, exercise physiology, or related areas).
Application Instructions
For full consideration, interested candidates should submit the following materials electronically through Interfolio: http://apply.interfolio.com/104133 by May 20, 2022.
The below materials should be consolidated into 1 (one) PDF document before uploading to Interfolio.
- Letter of interest
- Curriculum vitae
- Statement of teaching philosophy that addresses, in part, inclusive teaching (up to 2 pages)
- Diversity statement (1 page), outlining how your research, teaching, service and/or outreach activities contribute to enhancing diversity, equity and inclusion. Please refer to this site for additional resources.
- Statement of research interests, if applicable (up to 2 pages)
- Up to 3 scientific writing samples (e.g., published journal articles or other examples of scientific writing).
- At least 3 references to include full name, position/relationship to applicant, address, e-mail address and telephone number
Review of applications will begin as they come in and will continue until the position is filled. Nominations, applications, and expressions of interest will be held in confidence, and references will be contacted only with the candidate’s permission.
Should you need support related to the Interfolio system, please visit this link or contact us at [email protected] or (877) 997-8807, 9 am-6 pm Eastern Time M-F.
For questions about the position, please contact Search Committee Chair: Thomas Templin at [email protected].
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. Women, minority, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.
U-M COVID-19 Vaccination Policy
COVID-19 vaccinations, including boosters when eligible, are required for all University of Michigan students, faculty and staff across all campuses, including Michigan Medicine. This includes those working remotely. More information on this new policy is available on the Campus Blueprint website.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.
