Job Description

Job Title
Kinesiology and Physical Education Assistant Professor (Exercise Physiology)


About the University
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Rank
Assistant Professor


Tenure Information
Tenure Track


Position Details

The Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education invites applications for a tenure track position in Exercise Physiology at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin January 1, 2024, subject to budgetary approval. The successful candidate will have earned a Ph.D. in Exercise Physiology or related field and certification as a Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology (CSEP) Clinical Exercise Physiologist\xe2\x84\xa2 is preferred. Accreditation as a CSEP Instructor-Examiner would be an asset. Development of an active, externally funded research program and contribution to the supervision/co-supervision of graduate students is expected. The successful candidate will support our undergraduate program and will teach courses in human physiology, exercise physiology, and exercise prescription. The ability to teach courses in nutrition, physical activity and aging, and research methods is desirable. We are seeking a candidate with the capability to engage and inspire students in their academic work, and who will show initiative in contributing to the department\xe2\x80\x99s programs and curriculum development.

Our Team:
The Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education has an enthusiastic and collegial group of faculty members that includes, for example, expertise in oral histories, appetite-regulation and metabolism, aging, motivation in sport, sensorimotor integration, elite performance of masters athletes, and ergonomics. The department has an established graduate program and a thriving undergraduate student culture, encouraged through faculty involvement. A flourishing research culture is supported by Tri-Agency and external funding.

Our University:
The University of Lethbridge (uLethbridge) is a comprehensive and research-intensive university founded on the principles of liberal education where inspired scholars integrate research and creative activity with teaching. Our University\xe2\x80\x99s Blackfoot name is Iniskim, meaning Sacred Buffalo Stone. Founded in 1967 on traditional Blackfoot land, it is a place where student engagement in learning, creative activities, and research takes place every day. With campuses in Lethbridge and Calgary, uLethbridge offers more than 150 undergraduate and 60 graduate programs in the Faculties of Arts & Science, Education, Fine Arts, Health Sciences, the Schools of Liberal Education and Graduate Studies, and the Dhillon School of Business. Together, these programs serve more than 8,000 students.

Our Values:
The university recognizes that diversity enriches our campus and our community and is fundamental to excellence in teaching, learning, and research. The university as a whole embraces equity as a core value to be truly inclusive of the communities of which we are a part, and this requires ongoing intentional and systemic action. Through recruitment and support of individuals who further enhance our diversity, the University strives to create a diverse and inclusive community where students, faculty and staff feel welcome, are treated equitably, and can thrive.

Our City:
Home to more than 100,000 people, Lethbridge is a place where ideas grow. It is a culturally vibrant city with a flourishing arts scene and active social calendar. We boast stunning scenery, four distinct seasons, spectacular sunrises and glowing sunset(s) that illuminate Alberta\xe2\x80\x99s big sky. Lethbridge is only two hours from Calgary\xe2\x80\x99s International Airport and a short drive to both Waterton Lakes National Park and the United States border.

Our Application Process:
All applications must be submitted online, and include a letter of application, a curriculum-vitae, a summary of their research plan, statement of teaching interests and philosophy, outlines of courses previously taught, teaching evaluations, and the contact information for three references.

The deadline for applications is June 15, 2023.

Our Contact Information:
For enquiries about the position, please contact Ms. Ilsa Wong, Co-Chair, Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education, at ilsa.wong@uleth.ca.


Faculty
Faculty of Arts & Science


Campus
Lethbridge