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The Department of Kinesiology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison is seeking outstanding candidates for a tenure-track faculty position. Desirable candidates should be able to a) teach courses within our Kinesiology major, with an emphasis on Exercise Psychology, (b) provide exemplary undergraduate instruction and graduate student training, (c) publish research in high quality refereed journals, and (c) secure extramural funding to support distinguished research in an area of Exercise Psychology.
Appointment start date will be August 19, 2024. Appointment will be full time for the nine-month academic year.
Salary is competitive and contingent on experience and qualifications. Additional remuneration for summer session teaching is possible.
1) Teach undergraduate courses within the Kinesiology major and graduate courses within the Exercise Psychology Named Option.
2) Advise undergraduate, masters, and doctoral students.
3) Participate in faculty governance and other service to the university, department, and profession.
4) Publish research in high quality refereed scientific journals
5) Pursue extramural funding to support research.
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Required
PhD in Kinesiology, Exercise Science and/or Psychology.
Earned doctorate by August 2024.
Evidence of established scholarship with the potential for contributions of national significance.
Post-doctoral research experience (preferred).
Record of publication in high quality refereed scientific journals.
Evidence of success securing extramural funding (preferred).
Evidence of successful teaching experience at the university level (preferred).
Expertise in one or more of the following research areas: (a) Exercise Psychology, (b) Behavioral Aspects of Physical Activity, (c) Behavioral Neuroscience
Full Time: 100%
It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.
Ongoing/Renewable
Anticipated Begin Date:AUGUST 19, 2024
Salary:Minimum $80,000 ACADEMIC (9 months)
Depending on Qualifications
The Department of Kinesiology resides in the UW-Madison School of Education, which is regularly ranked as one of the top Schools of Education in the nation. The School is proud of the outstanding breadth of its programs, with departments in Education, Health and the Arts. The School views this broad range of programs as a tremendous strength.
The UW-Madison School of Education is dedicated to maintaining and growing a culture that embraces diversity, inclusion, and equity, believing these values are foundational elements of our excellence and fundamental components of a positive learning/working environment for students, faculty, and staff. At the School of Education, we acknowledge that, historically, bias, prejudice, racism, discrimination, and hate have taken many forms, and we commit to take action to create a school that is welcoming to all.
Please click "apply now" and follow the instructions. You will be asked to create a profile and upload the following documents: (a) letter of interest, (b) research statement, (c) curriculum vitae, and (d) one document containing copies of up to 3 published articles. Applicants should provide names and contact information for three references as a part of the online application.
To ensure consideration, application materials must be received by Wednesday, November 15th, 2023; however, this position will remain open, and applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Employment will require an institutional reference check regarding any misconduct. To be considered, applicants must upload a signed 'Authorization to Release Information' form as part of the application. The authorization form and a definition of 'misconduct' can be found here:
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Assistant Professor(FA040)
Department(s):A17-SCHOOL OF EDUCATION/KINESIOLOGY
Employment Class:Faculty
Job Number:287649-FA
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The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website: https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/