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Memorial University of Newfoundland
Memorial University is the largest university in Atlantic Canada. As the province’s only university, Memorial plays an integral role in the education and cultural life of Newfoundland and Labrador. Offering diverse undergraduate and graduate programs to almost 18,000 students, Memorial provides a distinctive and stimulating environment for learning in St. John’s, a safe friendly city with great historic charm, a vibrant cultural life and easy access to a wide range of outdoor activities.
The School of Human Kinetics and Recreation offers four undergraduate programs: Bachelor of Kinesiology (BKIN), Bachelor of Physical Education (BPE), Bachelor of Recreation (BREC) and a Bachelor of Human Kinetics and Recreation Co-operative degree (BHKRC). The new BHKRC is a four-year interdisciplinary program, offering students a progressive education in the field with experiential learning. The School has a growing Master of Science in Kinesiology program and recently launched a Master of Human Kinetics and Recreation program.
Qualifications
The School invites applicants for a three-year regular term appointment, as an Assistant Professor, who is a strong clinical and/or basic science researcher in the area of biophysical aspects of human movement. A completed or earned doctorate is required for the appointee to receive the rank of Assistant Professor.
An identified strategic priority within the School is growing the current research program and graduate degrees. Thus, the desired candidate shall normally have:
- an earned doctorate,
- a demonstrated record of peer-reviewed publications and presentations as first and/or corresponding author,
- a demonstrated record of securing external funding or potential to secure external funding,
- experience with knowledge translation and community engagement,
- the ability to support the growth of the School’s graduate programs,
- the ability to teach undergraduate and graduate courses, and
- post-doctoral experience.
Duties
The successful candidate will be expected to build a strong program of research, supervise graduate students, and teach graduate and undergraduate courses. A potential for interdisciplinary research is valued.
Deadline for applications is October 1, 2021. Application files should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and a list of three potential references. We encourage each applicant to highlight the following in their cover letter (a) proposed research program, (b) teaching philosophy and (c) strategies for advancing equity, diversity and inclusion in teaching and research. Please submit this information in one PDF file to the email address below.
Dr. Anne-Marie Sullivan, Interim Dean
School of Human Kinetics and Recreation
Memorial University of Newfoundland
St. John’s, NL A1C 5S7
Email: hkrdean@mun.ca
Quote Reference Number: F99798
Memorial University is committed to employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including women; people of any sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression; Indigenous peoples; visible minorities, and racialized people; and people with disabilities. As part of Memorial University’s commitment to employment equity, all applicants are invited to identify themselves as a member of a target group(s) as appropriate. Applicants cannot be considered as a member of a target group(s) unless they complete an employment equity survey. If you do not receive a survey or have any questions, please contact equity@mun.ca.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian Citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.
Subject to budgetary approval.
