Assistant/Associate Professor, Exercise Physiology, (tenure-track)
Wayne State University
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Details
Posted: 18-Oct-24
Location: Detroit , Michigan
Type: Full Time
Categories:
Academic / Faculty
Academic / Research
Sector:
College / University
Required Education:
Doctorate
Internal Number: -
Assistant/Associate Professor, Exercise Physiology, (tenure-track)
Wayne State University is searching for an experienced Assistant/Associate Professor, Exercise Physiology, (tenure-track) at its Detroit campus location.
Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society.
Position Purpose:
Wayne State University’s Division of Kinesiology, Health and Sport is searching for a tenure-track faculty member in the field of Exercise Science with a specialization in Exercise Physiology. The new faculty member would be expected to develop or continue a robust program of research, pursue external funding (including federal funding) to support their research, teach undergraduate and graduate courses in their area of specialization, advise master’s and Ph.D. students, and provide service to the Exercise and Sport Science program, the division, the college, and their disciplinary field. The position is available to promising or established scholars irrespective of their disciplinary specialization within the broad field of exercise physiology. The new faculty member would provide oversight and leadership of the division’s newly renovated, state-of-the-art, and fully equipped exercise physiology research laboratory.
Wayne State University is an R1 institution committed to the production of knowledge and the education of over 29,000 students in the Detroit metropolitan area. The division offers undergraduate, master's and doctoral degrees in Community Health, Exercise and Sport Science, Health and Physical Education Teaching, and Sport Administration and Management. The position offers excellent mentoring, inter-disciplinary and collaborative research opportunities, and extensive research and instructional support.
Responsibilities:
Publish scholarly work in high-impact, peer-reviewed journals
Seek external funding
Teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses
Advise and mentor graduate students
Provide service to the division, college, university, and field of exercise physiology
Minimum Qualifications:
D. in Exercise Physiology (or directly related discipline)
Evidence of scholarly productivity or potential commensurate with a R1 university
Evidence of the potential to secure external funding
Evidence of successful teaching experience at the undergraduate and/or graduate level
Preferred Qualifications:
Established and nationally recognized program of scholarship preferred, but not required
Experience advising and mentoring graduate students
Willingness to lead and/or participate in collaborative, interdisciplinary research initiatives
Post-doctoral experience is preferred, but not required
School/College/Division:
H10 - Health & Physical Education
Primary department:
H1007 - Kinesiology Health & Sports Studies
Employment type:
Regular Employee
Job type: Full Time
Job category: Academic/Faculty
Funding/salary information:
Compensation type: Annual Salary
Salary minimum: To Be Determined
Job openings:
Number of openings: 1
Reposted position: No
Background check requirements:
University policy requires certain persons who are offered employment to undergo a background check, including a criminal history check, before starting work. If you are offered employment, the university will inform you if a background check is required.
Equal employment opportunity statement:
Wayne State University provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. The university encourages applications from women, people of color and other underrepresented people. Wayne State is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.