Job Description

How to Apply

For best consideration, interested candidates should submit the following materials electronically through Interfolio: http://apply.interfolio.com/160968 by February 1, 2025. The search committee may continue accepting applications for this position on a rolling deadline until filled.

The below materials should be consolidated into 1 (one) PDF document before uploading to Interfolio.

Review of applications will be rolling and will continue until the position is filled. Nominations, applications, and expressions of interest will be held in confidence, and references will be contacted only with the candidate's permission.

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For questions about the position, please contact search committee chair Dr. Laura Richardson at [email protected].

 *NOTE: Please do NOT submit your application via this system; to be considered, you must submit your application via the Interfolio process outlined above.

Job Summary

The Movement Science and Applied Exercise Science programs in the School of Kinesiology at the University of Michigan invite applications for up to 3 new faculty positions of clinical assistant or clinical associate professor (non-tenure track), ideally commencing August 2025. We are seeking colleagues with exceptional experience in the field of exercise physiology and/or human performance (e.g., strength & conditioning) who are dedicated to mentoring learners with effective pedagogy.

Successful candidates will be able to teach undergraduate core courses such as Exercise Physiology, Systems Physiology, laboratory sections, or Strength & Conditioning and related courses. Graduate-level courses will be assigned based on their area of expertise. The ideal candidate will provide innovative pedagogical approaches, the ability to facilitate student experiential learning, and mentor graduate student instructors (GSIs). Effort in these 9-month appointments consists of 75% teaching responsibilities and 25% engagement in administration, service, and scholarship over fall and winter terms. Administrative responsibilities will be based on the programs' needs, as well as the candidate's expertise and prior experience. Engagement in professional scholarship and participation in departmental, university, and/or community service is expected. The selected candidate will participate in curricular developmental initiatives, attend faculty meetings, and serve as a mentor as assigned and on other school or campus committees. A competitive salary will be offered, commensurate with education, experience, and qualifications.

General Information about the School of Kinesiology and the University of Michigan

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. The school is led by Dean Lori Ploutz-Snyder and has 40+ tenure-line faculty, 12 clinical faculty, 23 lecturers, and approximately 1200 undergraduate students and 150 graduate students. In 2021, the School of Kinesiology relocated to a completely renovated building with state-of-the-art research and teaching facilities in the heart of the University of Michigan Central Campus. The new building includes state-of-the-art facilities to support clinical exercise physiology teaching and research. This includes dedicated lecture and laboratory classrooms, a clinical exercise physiology research laboratory, and many other research laboratories and centers. 

The University of Michigan is home to approximately 275 degree programs, with Kinesiology housing four of 102 graduate programs rated in the top 10 nationally, providing unparalleled opportunity for collaboration. Collaborative opportunities exist both within the School of Kinesiology and with other units across campus. In addition to the many exciting achievements within the School of Kinesiology, the school has a strong record of partnering with other academic units in the university, consistent with the culture of the University of Michigan that places significant value on innovation across disciplines.

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Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

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.

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