Interested candidates should submit the following materials electronically through Interfolio at apply.interfolio.com/134809:
The materials below should be consolidated into 1 (one) PDF document before uploading to Interfolio.
- Cover letter
- Curriculum vitae
- Leadership statement (1 page)
- 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 broadly contribute to enhancing diversity, equity and inclusion. Please refer to this site for
additional resources. - Up to three examples of research publications.
- Full names, email addresses, and phone numbers for three references.
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The University of Michigan in Ann Arbor is one of the highest-ranked public universities in the nation and one of the world's preeminent research institutions. The School of Kinesiology invites applications for a Program Chair at the rank of Tenured Associate or Full Professor to enhance research and teaching in our newest undergraduate degree program in Applied Exercise Science (AES).
The successful candidate will serve as Program Chair for our rapidly growing program for an initial 3-year term with the possibility of renewal. This will require excellent communication and collaboration skills and someone with a creative, growth-oriented leadership style. Furthermore, they will be expected to maintain a robust, ongoing research program and mentor and teach at the undergraduate, graduate, and/or postdoctoral levels. The successful candidate will also be expected to contribute to curriculum development to serve the rapidly growing demand by students for an applied exercise science degree.
The Applied Exercise Science program is interdisciplinary and translational in nature. Faculty in the program have diverse research interests ranging from physical activity interventions in clinical and community settings to the use of wearable technology to optimize performance. Current faculty research includes: 1) developing, implementing, and evaluating physical activity (PA) interventions, in particular interventions for those from historically marginalized backgrounds, in order to improve PA behaviors, cognitive function, cardiovascular outcomes in women with adverse pregnancy outcomes, mental health, and well-being across life spans; 2) examining the effects of built and social environmental factors on physical and behavioral health across the lifespan; and 3) developing, implementing, and evaluating exercise and health behavior interventions for persons with chronic conditions including cancer survivors and those with multiple sclerosis or lupus. The faculty's substantial experience and expertise in designing and implementing large-scale funded (e.g., NIH and Department of Education) research studies in communities has provided outstanding mentorship for both undergraduate and graduate students.
The Applied Exercise Science program prepares students for employment or advanced graduate studies. The core curriculum of AES aligns with prescribed national standards and guidelines for exercise science programs. Flexible electives permit students to create a program that is unique to their intended career paths. Students pursue careers in health fields such as clinical exercise physiologist, prehabilitation or rehabilitation specialist, strength and conditioning coach, personal and/or group exercise specialist, and worksite wellness coordinator or careers in industry and business fields related to health promotion, marketing, management, and data analytics.
The Program Chair is responsible for providing leadership and setting the vision for the Applied Exercise Science program, leading monthly program faculty meetings, managing and leading the refinement of the program curriculum, leading efforts for recruitment and retention of AES students, leading the program level promotional reviews, and advising the Associate Dean for Undergraduate Education on annual teaching assignments. The Program Chair appointment will include additional compensation and/or course reductions to support the work.
The School of Kinesiology is one of 19 independent academic units and one of seven health science schools and colleges within the University of Michigan. The School of Kinesiology is the top Kinesiology program in the United States. The School, led by Dean Lori Ploutz-Snyder, has 35 tenure-track faculty and approximately 1,200 students. In winter 2021, the school moved into a newly renovated, state-of-the-art academic and research building (Kinesiology Building), which is located in the heart of t
