Assistant Professor, Biomechanics: Research & Teaching

Northland Chapter of the American College of Sports Medicine; College Park (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Maryland, College Park invites applications for a 9-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Biomechanics within the Department of Kinesiology. The successful candidate will build a funded research program, teach undergrad and grad courses, mentor students, and contribute to department service.

Applicants should demonstrate strong potential in the biomechanics of human movement across the lifespan, with preferences for postdoctoral experience and extramural funding

Qualifications

• PhD in kinesiology, biomechanics, biomedical engineering, mechanical engineering, exercise science, physiology, or closely-related field.
• Demonstrated expertise in biomechanics of human movement.
• Evidence of a sustainable and focused research program.
• Experience with advanced laboratory methodologies (clinical, basic, biomechanical, or computational).
• Strong publication record in kinesiology.
• Evidence of high-quality teaching and mentoring in kinesiology.
• Evidence of strong communication, collaboration, and leadership within a research team.

Responsibilities

• Establish and sustain an extramurally-funded research program.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses.
• Mentor graduate students and serve on dissertation committees.
• Perform faculty service.

Skills

Biomechanics

Teaching

Mentoring

Leadership

Education

Doctoral degree

Tools

Motion capture systems

Biomechanical lab equipment

Job description

University of Maryland, College Park invites applications for a 9-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Biomechanics within the Department of Kinesiology. The successful candidate will build a funded research program, teach undergrad and grad courses, mentor students, and contribute to department service.

Applicants should demonstrate strong potential in the biomechanics of human movement across the lifespan, with preferences for postdoctoral experience and extramural funding