Faculty positions available: University of Vermont

Title: Assistant/Associate Professor

Location: University of Vermont, Burlington, Vermont, USA

Date: October 22, 2007

The Department of Rehabilitation and Movement Science at The University of Vermont is searching for new faculty to begin August 2008. We seek to fill three 9-month, tenure-track positions at the assistant and/or associate professor level in a department where there is strong emphasis on interprofessional research and teaching among faculty in Athletic Training, Physical Therapy and Exercise and Movement Science.

The positions require that candidates have a record of publication, demonstrated excellence in teaching and the ability to develop a funded research program related to the Department’s mission of health promotion, rehabilitation, and prevention of injury, illness and disability. The Department is in a significant growth mode, and new faculty members are expected to be instrumental in this process, including development of a PhD program.

EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY: Applicants must have a doctoral degree in Exercise Physiology or a related field and be qualified to teach undergraduate courses in exercise physiology and related topics. Post-doctoral experience is desirable.

MOVEMENT SCIENCE: Applicants must have a doctoral degree in Human Performance, Neuroscience or a movement science related field. Post-doctoral experience is desirable.

Candidates with current certification in athletic training or physical therapy licensure are encouraged to apply for either position.

Founded in 1791, the University of Vermont is considered a public ivy and is consistently ranked as one of the top public universities in the United States. The University is located in Burlington, Vermont, often rated as the best small city in America. The greater Burlington area comprises approximately 150,000 inhabitants and enjoys a panoramic setting on the shores of Lake Champlain bordered by the Adirondack and Green Mountains.

The University of Vermont is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. The Department of Rehabilitation & Movement Science is committed to becoming a leader in developing a diverse faculty and student body to serve the professional, educational and local communities. Individuals with demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion are considered desirable. Departmental information is available at http://www.uvm.edu/~rms/.

Prospective candidates must apply online at www.uvmjobs.com Search for the position using the department name (Rehabilitation and Movement Science). Attach curriculum vitae and letter detailing areas of expertise and professional goals. Deadline for applications is December 15, 2007. For additional information please contact:

Sharon M. Henry, PT, PhD

Sharon.Henry@uvm.edu

Chair, Faculty Search

Department of Rehabilitation and Movement Science

305 Rowell Building

106 Carrigan Drive

University of Vermont

Burlington, VT 05405-0068