Assistant Professor Tenure Track Exercise Science
Job Description
Operating Title
Assistant Professor Tenure Track Exercise ScienceCampus Location
DurhamDepartment
UNH CHHS Kinesiology DepartmentSummary of Position
The Department of Kinesiology in the College of Health and Human Services at the University of New Hampshire is currently seeking applicants for an assistant professor tenure-track faculty position in Exercise Science. The ideal candidate will have the potential to establish a competitive research program involving human subjects and contribute to a culture of equity, diversity, and belonging. This is a 9-month appointment with an August 2025 start date.
The University actively creates and nurtures a dynamic learning environment where qualified individuals of differing perspectives, life experiences and cultural backgrounds pursue academic goals with mutual respect and a shared spirit of inquiry. The mission of the Department of Kinesiology is to create, share, and apply knowledge in the promotion of health, physical activity, sport, and well-being. We achieve this through high quality teaching and mentoring of our students, conducting scholarly activity, and engaging in community outreach. Our programs purposefully blend theory, research, and practice to support the professional needs of our students in all stages of their careers. Additional information on the Exercise Science program can be found on the department website: https://chhs.unh.edu/kinesiology/program/bs/exercise-science-major
The successful candidate will be expected to 1) maintain a productive trajectory of impactful research, including extramural grants, 2) teach in B.S. and M.S. programs with a primary contribution to courses in research methods, kinetic anatomy, and fundamentals of kinesiology and biomechanics, 3) willing to support a developing doctoral program 4) supervise undergraduate and graduate research, 5) support relevant departmental, college, university, and professional service, and 6) work cooperatively with diverse colleagues and students. Salary w includes a comprehensive benefits package of medical, dental, retirement, tuition, and paid time off.
Candidates should complete an online application at https://jobs.usnh.edu/ and upload: a) a cover letter indicating how qualifications and experiences in teaching and research fit the requirements of the position (1-2 pages), b) a statement of research interests and 5-year research plan (2 pages), c) a diversity statement that articulates how efforts or experience would help the department and campus foster a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment (1-page), and d) a list of names and contact information of three professional references. Review of applications will begin January 6, 2025, and continue until the position is filled.
Additional Job Information
For additional inquiries please contact:
Summer Cook, PhD.
Chair of Search Committee
University of New Hampshire, Department of Kinesiology
Durham, NH 03824
summer.cook@unh.edu
UNH is the state’s public research university, providing comprehensive, high-quality undergraduate programs and graduate programs of distinction. Its primary purpose is learning: faculty working with students in teaching, research, creative expression, and service. UNH has a national and international agenda, holds land-grant, sea-grant and space-grant charters, and has a Carnegie “very high research activity” classification. The Carnegie Foundation has also identified UNH as a “community engaged” university. From its main Durham campus, its college in Manchester, and the school of law in Concord, the University serves New Hampshire and the region through continuing education, cooperative extension, cultural outreach, economic development activities, and applied research.
UNH is the state’s public research university, providing comprehensive, high-quality undergraduate programs and graduate programs of distinction. Its primary purpose is learning: faculty working with students in teaching, research, creative expression, and service. UNH has a national and international agenda, holds land-grant, sea-grant and space-grant charters, and has a Carnegie “very high research activity” classification. The Carnegie Foundation has also identified UNH as a “community engaged” university. From its main Durham campus, its college in Manchester, and the school of law in Concord, the University serves New Hampshire and the region through continuing education, cooperative extension, cultural outreach, economic development activities, and applied research.
The University of New Hampshire seeks excellence through diversity among its administrators, faculty, staff and students. We are committed to enhancing and sustaining an educational community that is inclusive and equitable, and cherish these values as being inextricably linked to our core mission. We are a public institution with a long-standing commitment to equal employment and educational opportunity for all qualified persons. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, genetic information, pregnancy, or political orientation. This applies to admission to, access to, treatment within, or employment in UNH programs or activities.
Posting Number
PF0911FY25Acceptable Minimum Qualifications
Candidates must have an earned doctorate degree in Exercise Science or closely related field by the start date. Also, the candidates should have evidence of an emerging line of research, demonstrate potential for securing extramural funding, and show strong teaching and mentoring potential.
Additional Preferred Qualifications
· Candidate with post-doctoral training
· Candidate with a research agenda that aligns with the department and college mission and are willing to collaborate with colleagues in the Department of Kinesiology and across the University.
Salary Information
Salary is complemented by a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, retirement, tuition, and paid time off.
Quick Link to Posting
https://jobs.usnh.edu/postings/63443Percent Time Information (FTE)
1.0Faculty Information
Tenure-TrackType of Position
FacultyPosting Date
10/28/2024Open Until Filled
YesInterested Internal Candidates Exist?
YesAppointment Type
Tenure-TrackThis position is responsible for the supervision of
StudentsSpecial Requirements
A background check will be required as a condition of employment.EEO Statement
The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.
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Institution Information
The University of New Hampshire is an R1 Carnegie classification research institution providing comprehensive, high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs of distinction. UNH is located in Durham on a 188-acre campus, 60 miles north of Boston and 8 miles from the Atlantic coast and is convenient to New Hampshire’s lakes and mountains. There is a student enrollment of 13,000 students, with a full-time faculty of over 600, offering 90 undergraduate and more than 70 graduate programs. The University actively promotes a dynamic learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing perspectives, life experiences, and cultural backgrounds pursue academic goals with mutual respect and shared inquiry.
The UNH Diversity Resource Guide with information and programming available in the seacoast area, New Hampshire, and the region can be found here: https://www.unh.edu/hr/diversity-resource-guide
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