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How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online.

Application Deadline: To receive the fullest consideration, applications should be received no later than November 1, 2021. Priority will be given to completed applications submitted by October 15, 2021. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

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This position requires that you attach the following three documents as Adobe Acrobat PDFs: 1) cover letter that includes brief statements about teaching, research, and prior and proposed contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion, 2) detailed resume or curriculum vitae, and 3) names and contact information of three references.

About the Position

The School of Kinesiology in the College of Education and Human Development at the University of Minnesota is seeking an outstanding candidate to fill a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the field of physical activity and health promotion with a specialization in one of the growing areas including physical activity interventions for individuals with chronic diseases, physical activity and aging, obesity treatment and prevention, or decreasing sedentary behavior. The ideal candidate will also be interested in health disparities and equity and will help to support the newly established physical activity and health promotion minor and BS degree program, as well as the Kinesiology undergraduate and graduate degree program.

This is a 9-month, full-time appointment with a target start date of August 2022.

Responsibilities

This position will be responsible for:

• Establishing an active and independent research program in one of the areas of physical activity and health promotion. Candidates with expertise in a relevant sub-discipline such as physical activity interventions for individuals with chronic diseases, physical activity and aging, obesity treatment and prevention, and/or decreasing sedentary behavior are specifically encouraged to apply.
• Seeking and securing external research funding to support research and other scholarly work. The applicant should have a demonstrated record of research productivity, such as a record of applying and securing external funding in areas directly related to physical activity and health promotion (e.g., from external funding agencies such as NIH, NSF, and/or large foundations).
• Disseminating research findings through publication and presentation in the scientific community.
• Broadly teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in the areas of kinesiology, physical activity and health promotion, physical activity epidemiology, exercise physiology, exercise psychology, or another related area.
• Mentoring and advising undergraduate honors, masters and doctoral students for thesis and dissertation research.
• Serving at the departmental, college and University levels, as well as in the greater professional field and community.

About the Department

The School of Kinesiology at the University of Minnesota has a rich tradition of research and scholarship, combined with excellence in teaching and service. The mission of the School is to advance interdisciplinary knowledge about physical activity and human movement in order to promote lifelong health and well-being in local, national, and global communities. Our innovative research, high-quality teaching, and collaborative outreach focus on the science and management of physical activity and human movement within contexts such as exercise, health care, and sport. Complete information on the School can be found on the website, http://kin.umn.edu.

About the College

The College of Education and Human Development (CEHD) is a world leader in discovering, creating, sharing, and applying principles and practices of multiculturalism and multidisciplinary scholarship to advance teaching and learning and to enhance the psychological, physical, and social development of children, youth, and adults across the lifespan in families, organizations, and communities. CEHD is the third largest college at the University of Minnesota, houses seven departments with eleven undergraduate majors, over 30 graduate degree programs, and 25 centers and institutes. We are committed to diversity in our students, faculty and staff; 40% of our new first year students are students of color and more than 250 of our international students represent over 50 different countries. For further information: http://www.cehd.umn.edu/about/.

At CEHD, diversity is necessary to doing our best work and fostering our humanity. That’s why the CEHD community is collectively dedicated to cultivating an inclusive and equitable environment. We strive to weave these core values into the work of each department and all programs. We are deeply engaged with our surrounding community, and our students, staff, and faculty are encouraged and empowered to enhance equity, inspire change, learn and grow personally, and prepare professionally to encounter and engage in systemic transformation. For more information, visit https://www.cehd.umn.edu/diversity/.

CEHD and the University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.