Organization's Summary Statement:
The Department of Kinesiology within the School of Public Health at the University of Maryland College Park (https://sph.umd.edu/academics/departments-units/department-kinesiology) invites applications for a 9-month tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor. The department is seeking a highly motivated and collaborative scientist for this position. The successful candidate will be expected to establish and sustain a high-quality, extramurally funded research program, teach undergraduate and graduate courses in exercise physiology and related areas, advise and mentor graduate students, and serve on comprehensive examination committees and department committees. Special consideration will be given to candidates who complement ongoing research within the department.
Physical Demands:
No unusual physical or environmental demands
Normal classroom teaching demands
Using a computer and keyboard
Sitting for periods of time
Standing for periods of time
Using lab or mechanical equipment
Licenses/ Certifications:
N/A
Minimum Qualifications:
Demonstrated expertise in the physiology of exercise.
Evidence of (or demonstrated potential for) a sustainable and focused research program.
Evidence of experience with advanced laboratory (clinical, basic, biomechanical, or computational) methodologies
Evidence of (or demonstrated potential for) a strong publication record in kinesiology.
Evidence of (or demonstrated potential for) high-quality teaching and mentoring in kinesiology.
Evidence of strong communication, collaboration, and leadership skills within a research team.
Preferences:
Postdoctoral research experience is strongly preferred.
There should be evidence of the potential to obtain extramural funding.
Evidence of classroom teaching experience and research mentoring is desirable.
Required Application Materials:
Cover letter describing their interests, qualifications, and current research
Curriculum vitae
Three representative publications that are illustrative of their research expertise
List of three references (letters not required at time of application).
Applications will be held in confidence until finalists are invited for campus interviews.
References will not be contacted without a candidate’s consent.
Best Consideration Date:
10/16/2026
Posting Close Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Yes
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SPHL-Kinesiology
Faculty Regular
100,000 - 110,000
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Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding disclosable background check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.
The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization. Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment.
The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University’s Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy.
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