Academic Job Opening - University of North Texas

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Tenure-track Faculty Position Available at the University of North Texas

Dear Colleagues,

A faculty position is available at the University of North Texas, in the

Department of Department of Kinesiology, Health Promotion, and

Recreation: Assistant Professor in Kinesiology - Physical Activity and

Nutrition. Please address applications or inquiries to the address

provided in the announcements below. For further information, please

see: http://hr.unt.edu/main/

Please forward our job posting to those who might be interested.

Department of Kinesiology, Health Promotion, and Recreation

Assistant Professor - Kinesiology - Physical Activity and Nutrition

Rank and Salary:

The Department of Kinesiology, Health Promotion, and Recreation is

recruiting a highly motivated individual who will bring strengths in

research, teaching, and service to support the Department's programs.

The individual selected will serve a nine-month, tenure track

appointment beginning Fall semester 2012. Summer employment is

contingent on student demand and funding.

Qualifications:

Doctoral degree in Kinesiology, Nutrition, Biology, or related field is

required at the time of appointment. A candidate for the position

should have a publication record in the area of physical activity and

nutrition and be able to teach advanced physical activity and nutrition

courses. A successful candidate will have the ability to mentor

graduate students pursuing a Master of Science degree in Kinesiology or

a Ph.D. in Biology with a concentration in Exercise Physiology, in the

Department of Biological Sciences. The selected candidate will be able

to generate competitive proposals for external support to pursue

exercise physiology research that examines the interactions of physical

activity and nutrition on health, body composition, and energy balance.

Preference will be given to candidates with research experience in

postdoctoral positions in externally funded laboratories.

Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will teach one to two organized classes per

long semester, conduct a focused line of research, and seek external

funding to support that research and mentor graduate students in the

Department's Master of Science in Kinesiology and collaborative Ph.D. in

Biology programs. Other assignments may include advising students and

serving on Department, College, or University committees, and

participating in periodic program review and assessments.

Application Information:

Review of applications will begin on November 1, 2011; completed

applications will be considered on the 1st and 15th of each month

thereafter until the search is closed. To be considered, applicants must

apply via https://facultyjobs.unt.edu. An offer of employment is

contingent on a satisfactory criminal history background check. For

questions, please e-mail: allen.jackson@....

The University:

With about 36,000 students, UNT is the nation's 33rd largest university.

As the largest, most comprehensive university in Dallas-Fort Worth, UNT

drives the North Texas region. UNT offers 97 bachelor's, 88 master's,

and 40 doctoral degree programs, many nationally and internationally

recognized. A student-focused public research university, UNT is the

flagship of the UNT System.

The University of North Texas is an EOE/ADA/AA institution committed to

diversity in its employment and educational programs, thereby creating a

welcoming environment for everyone.

Jakob L. Vingren, PhD, CSCS

Assistant Professor

Department of Kinesiology, Health Promotion and Recreation

University of North Texas

1155 Union Circle #310769

Denton, TX 76203

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