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Movement Science, Tenure-Track
The Movement Science Department at the University of Michigan invites applications for a tenure-track position at the assistant professor level in the area of neuromotor control. Scholars who can complement existing faculty strengths in lifespan and/or rehabilitation issues related to human movement are encouraged to apply. Current research includes motor learning in older adults and in Parkinson’s Disease, developmental neuromotor control in spina bifida, Down syndrome and autism, and upper limb motor control and rehabilitation in cerebral palsy and stroke.
Applicants must have an earned doctorate in Kinesiology/Movement Science or a related field (e.g. Rehabilitation Science, Physical Therapy, Neuroscience, etc.). At least one year of post-doctoral training is strongly recommended. A productive publication history in high quality, peer-reviewed journals and demonstrated potential to secure competitive, extramural research funding are required. Experience teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses in the area of motor control is highly desirable. All areas of research related to neuromotor control will be considered. However, candidates with prior research experience involving individuals with neurological conditions affecting motor function are strongly encouraged to apply.
The successful candidate will be expected to develop and maintain an externally funded research program in the area of neuromotor control and/or development, contribute to undergraduate and graduate instruction through teaching and course development, mentor doctoral students, and contribute to the growth of an internationally recognized program focused on motor function and rehabilitation. Opportunities exist to collaborate with several departments and research centers including but not limited to Biomedical Engineering, Psychology, Neurology, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, the Institute of Gerontology and the Center for Human Growth and Development.
Movement Science is a department within the School of Kinesiology. Kinesiology is one of 19 degree granting academic units on the University of Michigan campus with 25 tenure-line faculty and nearly 850 students. Undergraduate majors include Movement Science, Athletic Training, Sport Management, and Physical Education.
Evaluation of applications will begin November 15, 2009 and will continue until the position is filled. The preferred start date for this position is September 2010. Applicants should submit a letter of interest outlining their research and scholarship, teaching interests at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, curriculum vita, three publications in electronic format, and the names and contact information of three academic references to Marsha Lewis (mhlewis@umich.edu). For further information about the position, please contact the search committee co-chairs Susan Brown, Ph.D. (shcb@umich.edu) or Rachael Seidler, Ph.D. (rseidler@umich.edu).
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Women and minorities are strongly urged to apply. (PDF version of posting)
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Sport Management, Tenure-Track
The Sport Management Program at the University of Michigan invites applications and nominations for one, possibly two Assistant level tenure-track positions. Preference will be given to candidates whose research and teaching interests are interdisciplinary. Teaching and research interests in the areas of organizational theory and behavior, human resource management, entrepreneurship, international marketing / management, management science / decision management, strategic marketing / management and law / public policy will be considered. The preferred start date is fall 2010.
Beginning assistant professor candidates should have a record of publication and more advanced candidates should have outstanding publication records in leading journals in sport management and business. Candidates must possess an earned doctorate in a related field before employment. Candidates will be expected to maintain an active research agenda, teach undergraduate and graduate courses, and have research methods and statistical expertise appropriate for the effective mentoring of student research at the master's and doctoral levels. Candidates must demonstrate the ability to acquire private and/or public funds to support their research.
The Sport Management Program prides itself on research productivity and teaching excellence. The Program maintains collaborative relationships with other academic units across the University of Michigan as well as with organizations in the sport industry.
For more information on the Sport Management Program, please see www.kines.umich.edu/academics/sm.
Sport Management is one of four programs within the School of Kinesiology. The School of Kinesiology (www.kines.umich.edu) is one of 19 degree granting academic units on the University of Michigan campus with 25 tenure-line faculty and over 800 students . Undergraduate majors include Sport Management, Athletic Training, Movement Science, and Physical Education.
Interested candidates must supply curriculum vitae, a letter of interest, three publications, and three reference names in PDF format. The reference letters need not be sent at this time. Please send to Marsha Lewis (mhlewis@umich.edu) or online via www.umjobs.org, Job Posting No. 34200.
The position will remain open until filled; however to be considered for interviews in fall 2009, materials should arrive no later than October 23, 2009. For questions about the position, please contact Bettina Cornwell (tbettina@umich.edu) or Kathy Babiak (kbabiak@umich.edu).
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Women and minorities are strongly urged to apply. (PDF version of this posting)
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