Job Description

For best consideration, interested candidates should submit the following materials electronically through Interfolio: by February 1, 2025 . The search committee may continue accepting applications for this position on a rolling deadline until filled.

The below materials should be consolidated into 1 (one) PDF document before uploading to Interfolio.

• Letter of interest
• Curriculum vitae
• Teaching philosophy - Statement of teaching philosophy that addresses, in part, inclusive teaching and provides evidence of teaching effectiveness (up to 2 pages)
• Research/scholarship - Statement outlining research/scholarship interests (up to 1 page)
• Pedagogy - A brief summary of all courses previously instructed, course materials, or past experiences that align with the job description (up to 2 pages)
• At least three references to include full name, position, relationship to applicant, address, e-mail address, and telephone number
  

Review of applications will be rolling and will continue until the position is filled. Nominations, applications, and expressions of interest will be held in confidence, and references will be contacted only with the candidate's permission.

Should you need support related to the Interfolio system, please visit this link or contact them at help@interfolio.com or (877) 997-8807, Monday through Friday, 9am-6pm EST.

For questions about the position, please contact search committee chair Dr. Laura Richardson at laurari@umich.edu.

*NOTE: Please do NOT submit your application via this system; to be considered, you must submit your application via the Interfolio process outlined above.

The Movement Science and Applied Exercise Science programs in the School of Kinesiology at the University of Michigan invite applications for up to 3 new faculty positions of clinical assistant or clinical associate professor (non-tenure track), ideally commencing August 2025. We are seeking colleagues with exceptional experience in the field of exercise physiology and/or human performance (e.g., strength & conditioning) who are dedicated to mentoring learners with effective pedagogy.

Successful candidates will be able to teach undergraduate core courses such as Exercise Physiology, Systems Physiology, laboratory sections, or Strength & Conditioning and related courses. Graduate-level courses will be assigned based on their area of expertise. The ideal candidate will provide innovative pedagogical approaches, the ability to facilitate student experiential learning, and mentor graduate student instructors (GSIs). Effort in these 9-month appointments consists of 75% teaching responsibilities and 25% engagement in administration, service, and scholarship over fall and winter terms. Administrative responsibilities will be based on the programs' needs, as well as the candidate's expertise and prior experience. Engagement in professional scholarship and participation in departmental, university, and/or community service is expected. The selected candidate will participate in curricular developmental initiatives, attend faculty meetings, and serve as a mentor as assigned and on other school or campus committees. A competitive salary will be offered, commensurate with education, experience, and qualifications.

General Information about the School of Kinesiology and the University of Michigan

The School of Kinesiology is one of 19 independent academic units and one of seven health science schools and colleges within the University of Michigan. The school is led by Dean Lori Ploutz-Snyder and has 40+ tenure-line faculty, 12 clinical faculty, 23 lecturers, and approximately 1200 undergraduate students and 150 graduate students. In 2021, the School of Kinesiology relocated to a completely renovated building with state-of-the-art research and teaching facilities in the heart of the University of Michigan Central Campus. The new building includes state-of-the-art facilities to support clinical exercise physiology teaching and research. This includes dedicated lecture and laboratory classrooms, a clinical exercise physiology research laboratory, and many other research laboratories and centers . 

The University of Michigan is home to approximately 275 degree programs, with Kinesiology housing four of 102 graduate programs rated in the top 10 nationally, providing unparalleled opportunity for collaboration. Collaborative opportunities exist both within the School of Kinesiology and with other units across campus. In addition to the many exciting achievements within the School of Kinesiology, the school has a strong record of partnering with other academic units in the university, consistent with the culture of the University of Michigan that places significant value on innovation across disciplines.

• Ph.D. preferred in kinesiology or a related field. While a doctoral degree is preferred, master's degree-holding candidates with a particularly strong pedagogical, clinical, research, or industry background are encouraged to apply. 
• Two or more years of teaching in higher education or employment in an applied or clinical setting is highly desirable. 
• Proven success in contributing to a positive workplace culture and the ability to consistently demonstrate our school's Core Values are necessary.
• Preferred qualifications include:
  • Instruction of upper-level exercise physiology, systems physiology, or clinical exercise physiology course content with innovative classroom lab experiences; OR experience in the area of human performance such as strength & conditioning, sport science 
  • Experience and skills serving as a course coordinator, training GSI's on lab protocols and procedures, providing oversight of course lab sections, maintaining inventory of teaching lab supplies, pedagogical mentoring of GSI's curriculum development, contributing to new academic curricula, developing inclusive teaching initiatives, engagement in diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, and collaborative research and scholarship

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days.  The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

About University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

A great university is made so by its faculty and staff, and Michigan is recognized as one of the best universities to work for in the country. The Michigan culture is known for engaging faculty and staff in all facets of the university to create a workplace that is vibrant and stimulating.For two consecutive years, the Chronicle of Higher Education has placed U-M in its "Great Colleges to Work For" survey. In particular, the university earns high marks for strong relations between faculty and administrators, a collaborative system of governance, strong pay and benefits, and a healthy work/life balance.

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