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Kinesiology - Assistant or Associate Professor
Applications are currently being accepted for a tenure-track appointment at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor in the Department of Kinesiology (www.ahs.uwaterloo.ca/kin) beginning July 1, 2012 or as soon as possible thereafter. The successful candidate must have a PhD or equivalent, and expertise in the field of neuroscience as it relates to Kinesiology. Areas of research focus could include: motor control/learning, cognitive neuroscience, behavioural neuroscience, neurodevelopment, neurophysiology, neuromechanics, neurorehabilitation, neurovascular physiology or nutritional neuroscience.
Applicants with a fundamental research focus including healthy and pathological populations are welcome. Those with clinical expertise are encouraged to apply, though such experience is not necessary.
Duties include research, teaching at the undergraduate and graduate level, and supervising graduate students, and service. The ideal candidate will complement our existing strengths, and must be able to describe how s/he plans to develop an internationally recognized, externally funded research program building on a current strong portfolio of scholarly research, including peer-reviewed publications. In addition to advancing a personal research program, candidates will have the opportunity to work as part of a multidisciplinary team engaged in research in basic and applied human neuroscience. Research opportunities exist not only within the Department of Kinesiology but also within the Faculty of Applied Health Sciences and its multiple health research centres, including the Schlegel- UW Research Institute for Aging.
Applicants must have either demonstrated- or possess a clear potential and interest in achieving- excellence in teaching related to Human Neuroscience, and in providing service to the University and scholarly community. Rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Applicants can learn more about the Department of Kinesiology at www.ahs.uwaterloo.ca/kin.
The closing date for applications is April 1, 2012. Applicants should submit a statement of research interest including an indication of how their program of research will complement the current research expertise within the Department of Kinesiology, a statement of teaching experience and interests, a curriculum vitae, and the names and affiliations of three referees. These materials should be sent electronically to the attention of: Professor J.W.E. Rush, Chair, Department of Kinesiology, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario N2L 3G1 Canada (sent via email to dhay@uwaterloo.ca). Applicants should also arrange for the three indicated referees to provide letters of reference directly to the same electronic address prior to the closing date for applications.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. The University of Waterloo encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including women, members of visible minorities, native peoples, and persons with disabilities.
