Candidates should hold an earned doctorate in exercise physiology with preferred expertise in cardiovascular and/or pulmonary physiology. Postdoctoral training and teaching experience preferred. A current record of scholarly productivity is required with potential for securing external funding. ACSM Health/Fitness or Clinical track certification is also required. A commitment to collaboration with faculty and professionals in the biomedical community, excellence in teaching undergraduate and graduate courses and professional service at the university and national levels is expected. This position will teach undergraduate and graduate courses, advise/mentor graduate students at the masters level including thesis, involvement with the department's graduate and undergraduate exercise science seminars, internships and practica, seek extramural funding, and conduct, present and publish research in scholarly journals. This nine-month appointment will start August 2003. The Dept. of Kinesiology will complete construction on a 10,000 sq. ft. laboratory, including space for a blood, metabolic and two exercise physiology labs. The University of Texas at Arlington, the second largest component in the University of Texas system, is a full service research and teaching university with over 20,000 students. The University is located in the city of Arlington in the center of the Dallas-Ft. Worth Metroplex, one of the leading centers of aerospace, electronics and telecommunications activity in the U.S. Excellent recreational, entertainment and cultural facilitates, modern shopping complexes and professional sports organizations are located in the Arlington and the surrounding area. The Department of Kinesiology offers undergraduate degrees in Exercise Science, Athletic Training and Pedagogy and will offer a M.S. degree in Physiology of Exercise beginning Fall, 2003. Review of applications will begin January, 2003 and will continue until the position is filled. A letter of application, curriculum vitae, and three current reference letters to: The University of Texas at Arlington, Department of Kinesiology, Susan G. Beckham, Ph.D., FACSM, RCEP, Chair Physiology of Exercise Search Committee, Box 19259, Arlington, TX 76019, email: [EMAIL PROTECTED]. The department can be visited online at www.uta.edu/soe/kinesiology/ and is one of three departments in the School of Education. The University of Texas at Arlington is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. |
