Faculty Opening: Assistant Professor - Kinesiology & IALS
For a full job description and to apply, visit the UMass Human Resources website.
The University of Massachusetts Amherst, School of Public Health and Health Sciences (SPHHS), and Institute for Applied Life Sciences (IALS) seek talented applicants qualified for a joint faculty position in the Kinesiology Department at the Assistant Professor level in the area of human physiology with a translational research focus. Under exceptional circumstances, highly qualified candidates at higher professor ranks may receive consideration. The successful applicant will contribute to the teaching goals of the Kinesiology Department, as well as to the vibrant research environment of the department and IALS. This is a full-time, tenure track, academic year appointment with excellent benefits and a competitive salary range commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Expected start date is September 1, 2024.
Requirements
Applicants must hold a PhD or equivalent degree in kinesiology or a related field at the time of appointment. Preference will be given to candidates with an outstanding translational research program in the area of human physiology. The successful candidate will have access to the state-of-the-art imaging and spectroscopy facilities in the Human Magnetic Resonance Center, as well as all other core facilities in IALS. Investigators with a background in human physiology or metabolism who use translational approaches to advance their field, as well as those with interests in the development of innovative therapeutic interventions for promoting health, will be a particularly good fit for this position. Interpersonal and communication skills that encourage strong collaborations in research and program development are essential.
The faculty appointment will be in the Department of Kinesiology in the SPHHS. Position responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Establish and develop an active research program at UMass Amherst with an independent base of support using funds that may originate from diverse sources such as federal and state granting agencies, foundations, and industry collaborations.
- Active participant in the Center for Personalized Health Monitoring in IALS (https://www.umass.edu/cphm/).
- Contribute to the undergraduate and graduate teaching mission of the Kinesiology Department.
- Oversee graduate theses and dissertations, as well as undergraduate independent study and honors projects.
- Serve on departmental, IALS, school and university committees, professional panels or boards, as assigned or desired.
Read the full job description and application instructions on the UMass Human Resources website.