JOB ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Dates of employment: 1 June 2008 to 31 May 2009 with a possible contract extension and/or long-term job opportunity
Duties to include primary research assistant on one or more upcoming, funded scientific studies: Moderate Altitude Acclimatization Study: oversee year-long longitudinal data collection to include hematological (total hemoglobin mass via ‘optimized CO rebreathing’ methodology, CBC w/reticulocytes, serum ferritin, soluble transferrin receptor, and erythropoietin) and physiological/performance data (VO2peak, running economy, blood lactates, SaO2 via pulse oximetry, various field tests, etc.) examining the time course and individual variability to moderate altitude (~2000m) acclimatization.
Starting salary of approximately $45,000.
Job Opportunity B: Scientist with a M.S. in Biomechanics/Kinesiology/Exercise Science/Cognitive Psychology to work at the U.S. Air Force Academy Human Performance Laboratory in Colorado Springs, CO.
Dates of employment: 1 September 2008 to 28 Feb 2009 Duties to include primary research assistant on one or more upcoming, funded scientific studies: Boxing Head Impact Study: Oversee data collection and analysis of head impact accelerometry and cognitive performance data.
Starting salary of $16 - $20 per hour.
Additional lab duties for both jobs may include assisting with physiological testing (maximal aerobic and anaerobic capacity assessments, body composition, sports vision training) for 27 NCAA sport teams and 4000+ college-age students and base personnel.
Please visit our website http://goairforcefalcons.cstv.com/genrel/120106aag.html or contact Lt Col Brandon Doan, Ph.D. (email: brandon.doan@usafa.edu, phone: 719-333-4188) or Major Michael Brothers, Ph.D (email: michael.brothers@usafa.edu, phone: 719-333-4672) for more information.
To apply for Job A above, submit an electronic resume by email to Maj Brothers by 1 May 08.
To apply for Job B above, submit an electronic resume by email to Lt Col Doan by 1 June 08
The Allied Health Sciences School at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center is seeking applicants for a full time, 12 month, tenure-track faculty position at the rank of assistant or associate professor in the Prosthetics-Orthotics Program. Applicants must hold an earned Ph.D. or other terminal degree in biomechanics, rehabilitation engineering, or related field. Ideal applicants will have a background with academic scholarship, demonstrated teaching effectiveness and a well defined research agenda with a good publications record. Research should have clear application to the Prosthetics-Orthotics program and have good potential for external funding. Primary responsibilities will include teaching, research, and student mentorship with opportunity to assist in program transition from a baccalaureate to a master's level program.
Please send letter of intent, complete CV, research summary, and contact information of three references to:
Susan Kapp, M.Ed., C.P.O., L.P.O.
The University of Texas
Southwestern Allied Health Sciences School
Prosthetics-Orthotics Program
5323 Harry Hines Blvd., Suite V5.400
Dallas, Texas 75390-9091
Phone: (214) 648-1599
Fax: (214) 645-8258
Email: susan.kapp@utsouthwestern.edu
UT Southwestern is an equal opportunity employer.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF POSITION AVAILABILITY
EXERCISE AND REHABILITATIVE SCIENCES
Slippery Rock University invites applications for a tenure track Assistant Professor in the Exercise and Rehabilitative Sciences Department beginning August 2008.
Qualifications: Earned doctoral degree or ABD in exercise physiology or related discipline required. Doctorate must be completed by August 2008. A commitment to the education of diverse populations and scholarly activity (i.e. publish research, direct student research, present at professional meetings, and/or procure grants) are required. Successful performance in an on-campus interview, including teaching demonstration, is also required. Evidence of effective classroom and laboratory teaching in higher education focusing on student centered learning preferred.
Responsibilities: Teach courses and provide quality academic advisement in CAAHEP and ASEP accredited and ASCM and NSCA endorsed undergraduate exercise science program, pursue scholarly work and participate in department and university service.
Send letter of interest, curriculum vitae, graduate and undergraduate transcripts (official transcripts required before hiring) and the names, addresses and telephone numbers of three references to:
Dr. Jonathan Anning
Chair Exercise Science Search Committee
Department of Exercise & Rehabilitative Sciences
Slippery Rock University
Slippery Rock, PA 16057
Review of applications will begin January 11, 2008 and continue until position is filled. Background investigation required for employment. Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania is a member of the State System of Higher Education and is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Visit our webpage at www.sru.edu. TTY# 724-738-4881.
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UP# 0428
www.SRU.edu
Slippery Rock University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action institution and a member of Pennsylvania's State System of Higher Education. Slippery Rock University provides an environment that respects, encourages, and promotes the talents and contributions of all. Slippery Rock University values a community with a shared sense of purpose, where people demonstrate mutual respect and appreciation. Slippery Rock University values diversity that honors and includes all persons regardless of age, creed, disability, ethnic heritage, gender, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic status in academic and extracurricular endeavor, in the working environment, and in the daily life of the university community.
Department/School: HPER Job Posting Number 2008-65
Position: Assistant/Associate Professor
Appointment Date: August 15, 2008
Closing/Review Date: Initial review will begin December 15, 2007, and continue until the position is filled.
Position Description (responsibilities/duties) The Department of Health, Physical Education and Recreation (HPER) at Texas State University-San Marcos invites applications for the position of Assistant/Associate Professor in Health Education. The Department of HPER serves students seeking degrees in Exercise and Sport Science, Athletic Training, Health Education and Recreation. This is a full-time, tenure-track faculty position with a nine-month academic year appointment, beginning August, 2008. The successful candidate will: 1) be responsible for delivering quality instruction in undergraduate and graduate courses in Community Health, School Health, and/or other areas in Health Education; 2) supervise the Community Health and Health and Fitness internship program; 3) pursue a focused area of research that culminates in nationally refereed publications, professional presentations, and submission of grant proposals, and be involved in scholarly projects with faculty; 4) hold active membership in relevant professional associations/organizations; and 5) serve on committees and participate in official activities at the department, college and university levels. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Qualifications
Required: * Earned Doctorate in Health Education or related field prior to appointment date; * Demonstrable evidence of research and scholarship (Associate) or potential for research and scholarship (Assistant) (as evidenced by publications, presentations, grants, etc.); and * CHES (Certified Health Education Specialist) Certification.
Preferred:
* College/university teaching experience in Health Education (Associate);
* Service (Associate) or potential for service (Assistant) at the department, college and university levels;
* Leadership (Associate) and involvement (Assistant) with Health Education-related professional associations; and
* Ability to integrate a diversity/multicultural perspective into teaching methods.
Application Procedures
Review of applicants will begin on December 15, 2007 and continue until the position is filled. To apply, send a cover letter, official transcripts, curriculum vitae, evidence of scholarship (reprints of recent publications), and three names and contact information of three references to:
Dr. Steve Furney,
Chair, Health Education Faculty Search Committee
Jowers A114
Department of HPER
Texas State University
San Marcos, Texas 78666
For questions, Dr. Furney may be contact via e-mail ( sf02@txstate.edu) or telephone (512-245-2939).
Department/School: HPER Job Posting Number: 2008-66
Position: Assistant/Associate Professor
Appointment Date: August 15, 2008
Closing/Review Date: Initial review will begin December 15, 2007, and continue until the position is filled.
Position Description (responsibilities/duties) The Department of Health, Physical Education and Recreation (HPER) at Texas State University-San Marcos invites applications for the position of Assistant/Associate Professor in Physical Education, Exercise and Sports Science. The Department of HPER serves undergraduate and graduate students seeking degrees in Exercise and Sport Science, Athletic Training, Health Education and Recreation. This is a full-time, tenure-track faculty position with a nine-month academic year appointment, beginning August, 2008. The successful candidate will: 1) be responsible for delivering quality instruction in undergraduate and graduate courses in adapted physical education and exercise and sport science, 2) pursue a focused area of research that culminates in nationally refereed publications, professional presentations, and submission of grant proposals, and be involved in scholarly projects with faculty; 3) hold active membership in relevant professional associations/organizations; and 4) serve on committees and participate in official activities at the department, college and university levels. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Qualifications Required: * Earned Doctorate in Physical Education or related field prior to appointment date; * Demonstrable evidence of research and scholarship (Associate) or potential for research and scholarship (Assistant) beyond the dissertation. Preferred: * University or public school teaching experience in exercise and sport science, specifically adapted physical education and/or pedagogy; * Demonstrated leadership (Associate) and involvement (Assistant) in program, university and professional service activities and organizations; and * Ability to integrate a diversity/multicultural perspective into teaching methods.
Application Procedures Review of applicants will begin on December 15, 2007 and continue until the position is filled. To apply, send a cover letter, curriculum vitae, evidence of research and scholarship (reprints of recent publications), and names and contact information of three references to:
Dr. Robert Pankey, Search Committee Chair
Jowers A172
Department of HPER
Texas State University-San Marcos
San Marcos, Texas 78666
Position: Assistant Professor; Tenure-Track
Appointment: Nine-month, full-time, tenure-track appointment; starting date - August 2008-(negotiable)
Qualifications: Required: Completed Doctorate in the behavioral aspects of Public Health, Exercise Science, Preventive Medicine, Health Psychology or related field, or M.D; evidence of quality publication record; evidence of potential for and/or record of external grant funding; Preferred: minimum of two years post-doctoral training, previous tenure-track appointment, or, comparable research faculty appointment; university-level teaching experience; ability to enhance the department's commitment to diversity and multiculturalism through research, teaching and/or outreach with relevant programs, goals and activities.
Priority Research Area: The candidate will be expected to develop a nationally recognized program of behavioral health-related research in the department. The candidate should be skilled in applying appropriate behavioral models, theories, concepts, and methods (among any age group) to address the impact of lifestyle choices on the etiology, prevention, or treatment of leading chronic diseases such as aging, diabetes, cancer, cardiovascular diseases, obesity and osteoporosis.
Responsibilities: Conduct independent and collaborative research; aggressively seek and maintain extramural funding; publish in high impact journals; direct Master's, Doctoral and post-doctoral research; teach relevant undergraduate and graduate courses; participate in student advisement; and perform relevant University and professional service.
Expectations: The successful candidate is expected to establish and maintain a nationally recognized externally funded research program, and to integrate his/her research into current and new academic courses. The successful candidate will have outstanding departmental support, strong research infrastructure, excellent departmental colleagues, and potential for collaborative opportunities within the department and with relevant units on and off campus.
Salary and Rank: Salary: competitive and commensurate with qualifications. Rank: Assistant Professor;
University Description: Colorado State University is located in Fort Collins (ranked #1 best place to live by Money Magazine 2006) and is a community of approximately 137,000 located 65 miles north of Denver and 45 miles south of Cheyenne, WY. Located at the foot of the Rocky Mountains, Fort Collins is within an hour's drive of many major recreational areas. A faculty of over 1,500 guides approximately 26,000 students enrolled in professional, graduate and undergraduate programs. The Department of Health and Exercise Science has ~950 undergraduate majors, 25 M.S. graduate students, and 5 Ph.D. students. Seven new faculty have joined the department since 2002. Currently, 6 faculty are NIH funded. A new MPH program which is currently undergoing final State approval and the recently established School of Biomedical Engineering provide great new collaborative opportunities. Recent and ongoing facility additions and remodeling provide modern classroom and research facilities. The faculty is committed to developing a department of excellence grounded in science and the discovery process. With the overall growth in the department, there has also been growing student diversity. The department especially encourages those to apply who are eager to teach, conduct research, and advise in an environment committed to diversity. Applicants are encouraged to visit the department at: http://www.cahs.colostate.edu/hes/
Application Process: Submit electronically only: 1) a letter of application addressing this position and a curriculum vita, and 2) official transcripts for all degrees, and 3) three letters of reference specific to this position to: Cathy Kennedy, Ph.D., Committee Chair, (970) 491-1501; kennedy@cahs.colostate.edu. Applications must be received by December 15, 2007 for full consideration. The search will remain open until suitable candidates are identified. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Colorado State is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and complies with all Federal and Colorado State laws, regulations and executive orders regarding affirmative action requirements. The Office of Equal Opportunity and Diversity is located in Room 101 Student Services Building. In order to assist Colorado State University in meeting its affirmative action responsibilities, ethnic minorities, women and other protected class members are encouraged to apply and to so identify themselves.
Position: Assistant Professor; Tenure-Track
Appointment: Nine-month, full-time, tenure-track appointment; starting date - August 2008 (Negotiable)
Qualifications: Required: Completed Doctorate in Health and Exercise Science or related field, or M.D; evidence of quality publication record; evidence of potential for and/or record of external grant funding. Preferred: minimum of two years post-doctoral training, previous tenure-track appointment, or comparable research faculty appointment; university-level teaching experience; ability to enhance the department's commitment to diversity and multiculturalism through research, teaching and/or outreach with relevant programs, goals and activities.
Priority Research Area: Applicants are sought who utilize basic or applied/integrative methodologies to address national public health issues (e.g. Aging/Frailty, Cancer, Cardiovascular, Diabetes, Obesity, Orthopaedic Injury Prevention/Rehabilitation) within the broad research categories of: BIOMECHANICS, MOLECULAR PHYSIOLOGY, or NEUROPHYSIOLOGY/NEURAL CONTROL.
Responsibilities: Conduct independent and collaborative research; aggressively seek and maintain extramural funding; publish in high impact journals; direct Master's, Doctoral and post-doctoral research; teach relevant undergraduate and graduate courses; participate in student advisement; and perform relevant University and professional service.
Expectations: The successful candidate is expected to establish and maintain a nationally recognized externally funded research program, and to integrate their research into current and new academic courses. The successful candidate will have outstanding departmental support, strong research infrastructure, excellent departmental colleagues, and potential for collaborative opportunities within the department and with relevant units on and off campus.
Salary and Rank: Salary: competitive and commensurate with qualifications. Rank: Assistant Professor.
University Description: Colorado State University is located in Fort Collins (ranked #1 best place to live by Money Magazine 2006) and is a community of approximately 137,000 located 65 miles north of Denver and 45 miles south of Cheyenne, WY. Located at the foot of the Rocky Mountains, Fort Collins is within an hour's drive of many major recreational areas. A faculty of over 1,500 guides approximately 26,000 students enrolled in professional, graduate and undergraduate programs. The Department of Health and Exercise Science has ~950 undergraduate majors, 25 M.S. graduate students, and 5 Ph.D. students. Seven new faculty have joined the department since 2002. Currently, 6 faculty are NIH funded. A new MPH program which is currently undergoing final State approval and the recently established School of Biomedical Engineering provide great new collaborative opportunities. Recent and ongoing facility additions and remodeling provide modern classroom and research facilities. The faculty is committed to developing a department of excellence grounded in science and the discovery process. With the overall growth in the department, there has also been growing student diversity. The department especially encourages those to apply who are eager to teach, conduct research, and advise in an environment committed to diversity. Applicants are encouraged to visit the department at: http://www.cahs.colostate.edu/hes/
Application Process: Submit: 1) a letter of application addressing this position and a curriculum vita, 2) official transcripts for all degrees, and 3) three letters of reference specific to this position to: Robert Gotshall, Ph.D., Professor, Health and Exercise Science, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO 80523-1582; (970) 491-6374; gotshall@cahs.colostate.edu. Applications must be postmarked by December 15, 2007 for full consideration. The search will remain open until suitable candidates are identified. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Colorado State is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and complies with all Federal and Colorado State laws, regulations and executive orders regarding affirmative action requirements. The Office of Equal Opportunity and Diversity is located in Room 101 Student Services Building. In order to assist Colorado State University in meeting its affirmative action responsibilities, ethnic minorities, women and other protected class members are encouraged to apply and to so identify themselves.
HEALTH SCREENER OPPORTUNITIES
HFC has on-going openings for individuals to work at our health screening events throughout the U.S. and Canada to perform some or all of the following:
* blood pressure and heart rate measurements
* body composition and BMI using the hand held electrical impedance machine
* flexibility (site and reach)
* screening cholesterol and glucose (using standard finger stick protocols)
* post-screening consultations
* health advising
At minimum, qualified candidates will have a Bachelor's degree (or senior student working towards degree) in exercise science, health promotion or related field or be a CMA, RN, LPN, EMT, paramedic or the equivalent with appropriate current certification and/or licensure in the state of practice. First Aid and CPR certifications required.
Other Requirements for Screening Events: * Availability for a 4 hour hands-on paid training prior to the event date from 8am-12pm or 1-5pm. * Previous finger stick experience * Proficiency in blood pressure measurements * Ability to perform consultations regarding Lipid profile +glucose screenings
HOW TO APPLY To apply, please visit the Careers section of our web site at www.hfit.com -or- eMail at jobs@hfit.com.
Not available for these events? HFC has on-going Health Screener opportunities. If you would like to be considered for future screening events we encourage you to apply now.
ABOUT HFC Health Fitness Corporation, the leading provider of results-oriented health improvement, health management and fitness services to corporations, hospitals, universities and communities. Headquartered out of Minneapolis, Minnesota, HFC delivers fitness and health management services at more than 400 client sites across the U.S and Canada. To learn more, visit our web site at www.hfit.com.
Health Fitness Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer
COLLEGE: Arts and Sciences
DEPARTMENT: Health and Exercise Science
POSITION: Assistant Professor (tenure track)
QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Ph.D. (or equivalent degree) in Exercise Physiology OR Health Promotion/Public Health - all areas of expertise specific to these two disciplines will be considered
2. Commitment to teaching excellence in Exercise Physiology OR Health Promotion/Public Health with responsibilities in primary area of expertise.
3. Ability to direct, conduct, and publish high level research.
4. Ability to obtain external funding.
5. Advise students, serve on professional/departmental/university committees, and contribute to the diversity of the faculty.
6. Willingness to work closely with faculty in related areas and on collaborative research projects.
SALARY: Commensurate with qualifications.
APPLICATION Review of applications will begin December 1, 2006 and will continue until DEADLINE: the position is filled. For questions contact Dr. Michael Bemben (Exercise Physiology) at (405) 325-2717 or Dr. Mary Dinger (Health Promotion) at (405) 325-3067.
APPLICATION Submit letter of application, complete vita, reprints of relevant publications,
PROCEDURE: a copy of transcripts, and a minimum of three letters of reference to:
Michael G. Bemben, PhD, Chair of Search Committee
Department of Health and Exercise Science
The University of Oklahoma
1401 Asp Avenue, Room 120
Norman, Oklahoma 73019-0615
Phone: (405) 325-5211
GENERAL: The Department of Health and Exercise Science is an academic unit in the College of Arts and Sciences currently offering B.S. and M.S. degrees in Health and Exercise Science, and Ph.D. degrees in Exercise Physiology and Health Promotion. The University of Oklahoma is located in Norman, OK, a suburban community that is 20 miles south of Oklahoma City and 180 miles north of Dallas, TX. The Norman campus, with an enrollment of 23,000 students, offers a comprehensive University curricula, while the Health Sciences Center (Colleges of Medicine, Dentistry, Public Health, Allied Health, Nursing, and an NIH sponsored General Clinical Research Center) is located in Oklahoma City.
STARTING DATE: August 16, 2007. Final approval pending University funding.
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