How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit the following materials electronically through InfoReady at https://research.umich.edu/m-pact/. The search committee will review applications as they are received. For best consideration, apply by September 15, 2024. However, applications will continue to be accepted and reviewed until the position has been filled.
The materials below should be consolidated into 1 (one) PDF document before uploading to InfoReady.
- Cover letter (1- 2 pages)
- Curriculum vitae
- Research statement that describes a research/scholarship proposal that outlines your scholarly work and includes your research plan (up to 3 single-spaced pages)
- Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Accessibility statement that describes your record of past activities related to DEIA through scholarship/research, and/or teaching/mentoring, and/or service/engagement as well as your planned commitment to activities that you will participate in the future related to promoting DEIA in the field into the future (up to 3 single-spaced pages). Please refer to this site for additional resources
- Teaching statement that describes your teaching philosophy, which may incorporate experience from formal or informal teaching and mentoring (up to 3 single-spaced pages).
- Service statement that describes your involvement and contributions to your current university at the department, college, and/or university levels, in your profession (national, disciplinary service), and any involvement in community service that is related to your disciplinary expertise (up to 3 single-spaced pages).
- Up to 5 reprint or pre-prints of articles or manuscripts; include a max of 5 articles or papers that best exemplify your research interests, acumen, and/or proposed areas of study. Examples include published or unpublished research papers, journal articles, and dissertation chapters.
- Up to 4 letters of recommendation from individuals who can speak thoughtfully about your qualities and qualifications as a candidate for a tenure-track position at the University of Michigan. However, YOU MUST HAVE 3 LETTERS SUBMITTED BEFORE YOUR APPLICATION WILL RECEIVE FULL CONSIDERATION.
Applicants are also asked to complete a brief demographic questionnaire after applying. This demographic information will be used to help evaluate the effectiveness of the M-PACT program. The information provided in the questionnaire WILL NOT be used in any way, as part of the selection criteria for the M-PACT scholars. The information obtained from the demographic questionnaire WILL be separated from the application materials submitted and WILL NOT be shared with the selection committees for the M-PACT scholars.
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 InfoReady, please visit the M-PACT website and/or email [email protected]. For questions about the position, please contact the Search Committee Chair: Dr. Leah E. Robinson ([email protected] or 734-647-7645).
Job Summary
The School of Kinesiology at the University of Michigan is pleased to announce a tenure track Assistant Professor position in Kinesiology (i.e., Applied Exercise Science, Athletic Training, and/or Movement Science) with research interests that align with biomedical and/or health science. This position is part of the Michigan Program for Advancing Cultural Transformation (M-PACT) and federally sponsored by the National Institutes of Health Faculty Institutional Recruitment for Sustainable Transformation (FIRST) Program and the University of Michigan. M-PACT aims to enhance inclusion and equity across the biomedical and health sciences research community by hiring tenure-track faculty with a demonstrated commitment to equity and inclusion. Thus, we are seeking a faculty member who aligns with this commitment.
The School of Kinesiology at the University of Michigan is the top Kinesiology program in the United States, according to a recent review by the National Academy of Kinesiology. In addition to the many exciting opportunities for collaboration within the School of Kinesiology and the University of Michigan, faculty members will have multiple opportunities to receive ongoing support both in the school and the university as a whole. 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. Dean Lori Ploutz-Synder leads the school, with 35+ tenure-line faculty, approximately 1,200 undergraduate students, and ~150 graduate students. In winter 2021, the School of Kinesiology moved into a newly renovated, state-of-the-art academic and research building (School of Kinesiology Building) located in the heart of the University of Michigan's main campus.
We invite applications and nominations for a faculty position at the level of Assistant Professor (i.e., only applicants who have not previously held a tenure-track faculty position will be considered). Candidates will be expected to maintain a robust, ongoing research program in biomedical and/or health science research within the discipline of Kinesiology, teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Kinesiology, and have research expertise appropriate for effectively mentoring trainees at the undergraduate, doctoral, and post-doctoral levels in Kinesiology. Successful candidates will be expected to maintain extramural funding for an active research program at the University of Michigan.
Required Qualifications*
A terminal degree (Ph.D. or equivalent) in Kinesiology or a related field from an accredited institution is required. Preference will be given to those with expertise in areas that augment and expand current programs and research activities within the School of Kinesiology. To be considered, this must be the applicant's first tenure-track faculty position. Assistant Professor candidates should demonstrate academic excellence and independence by:
- demonstrating a strong research agenda that addresses Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) in the area of biomedical and health science research within the discipline of Kinesiology;
- publishing high-quality, peer-reviewed research in Kinesiology or Kinesiology-related areas that include, or ideally focus on, populations typically underserved in research or aligns with DEIA research;
- having independent research funding or outstanding potential for future funding in interdisciplinary work that advances the diversity of thought in Kinesiology;
- demonstrating a track record of promoting DEIA within their field of study through their research, teaching/mentoring, and/or service activities as well as a commitment to continue to promote DEIA in the future through these and/or other activities;
- teaching courses and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students in their area of expertise;
- having proven success with contributing to a positive workplace culture, and the ability to consistently demonstrate our school's core values; and
- all applicants are required to have an ORCID iD. If you do not already have an ORCID iD, you may register for one on the ORCID website.
Additional Information
The School of Kinesiology seeks to recruit and retain a broadly diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to maintain the excellence of the University and to offer our students richly varied disciplines, perspectives, and ways of knowing and learning. The University of Michigan supports dual-career couples' needs and is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Application Deadline
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.
U-M EEO/AA Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.