Biomechanics: Tenure-Track Assistant Professor

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; College Park (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Kinesiology at the University of Maryland, College Park invites applications for a 9-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Biomechanics. The successful candidate will establish and sustain an extramurally funded program, teach both undergraduate and graduate courses, mentor graduate students, and participate in dissertation committees and faculty service.

Preferred candidates will have a strong publication record, potential for extramural funding, and demonstrated

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Biomechanics of human movement

Teaching and mentoring

Communication and collaboration

Education

PhD in kinesiology or closely related field

Job description

The Department of Kinesiology at the University of Maryland, College Park invites applications for a 9-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Biomechanics. The successful candidate will establish and sustain an extramurally funded program, teach both undergraduate and graduate courses, mentor graduate students, and participate in dissertation committees and faculty service.

Preferred candidates will have a strong publication record, potential for extramural funding, and demonstrated