Tenure-track Position in Kinesiology – McGill University
The Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education (http://www.mcgill.ca/edu-kpe/), housed in the Faculty of Education at McGill University invites applications for a tenure track position at the Assistant or Associate Professor rank, effective August 1, 2012.
We are seeking an individual with research expertise in neurosciences who will be able to contribute to the department’s international reputation through involvement in a new Research Center for Physical Activity and Health. Preference will be given to candidates with a research emphasis on neural plasticity as it relates to preventing or reducing impairments in motor function associated with aging and disease, and whose interests complement and extend existing research activities. A common research theme in the department is the relation between physical activity and health. This is currently being investigated from several different perspectives including psychosocial determinants of participation in health behaviors, clinical exercise physiology and neuromechanics of movement. Current research in the department is conducted primarily with human subjects.
The successful candidate will have a demonstrated research track record and will be expected to teach in the areas of motor development and motor disorders at the undergraduate and graduate levels, supervise Master’s and Doctoral students and obtain external funding for research.
The application deadline is March 1, 2012 or until a suitable candidate is appointed. Persons wishing to be considered for this position should forward a statement of research interests, a statement of teaching philosophy and interests, curriculum vitae, and three letters of recommendation to:
Professor Theodore Milner, Chair, Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education, McGill University, 475 Pine Ave West, Montreal, Quebec, Canada H2W, 1S4. Electronic submissions are accepted and should be forwarded to: (theodore.milner@mcgill.ca).
English is the language of instruction at McGill, but knowledge of French is an asset. In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, this advertisement is directed to citizens or permanent residents of Canada. However, all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. McGill University is committed to equity in employment, and encourages applications from women and men, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and aboriginal persons.
