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.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Nominations 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 site or contact Interfolio at help@interfolio.com or (877) 997-8807, 9am-6pm Eastern Time Monday-Friday. For questions about the position, please contact the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Deanna Gates (gatesd@umich.edu).
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, Biological 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.
This position is posted as Assistant Professor/Associate Professor /Professor. The rank of the selected candidate will depend upon candidate's qualifications.
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Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.