The University of Maine invites applications for an academic-year, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Kinesiology & PhysicalEducation in the College of Education and Human Development’s School of Kinesiology, Physical Education and Athletic Trainingbeginning September 1, 2025. The College of Education and Human Development is structured into three Schools. This position falls under the School ofKinesiology, Physical Education and Athletic Training. The programs within this School include: Exercise Science, PhysicalEducation/Health Teacher Preparation, Athletic Training and Outdoor Leadership.
This position’s primary responsibilities are teaching and conducting research in the area of biomechanics. Additional teaching maybe in areas related to Kinesiology and Exercise Science more broadly. The successful candidate will be expected to pursue afocused and aggressive research agenda resulting in external funding, publication in peer-reviewed scientific journals andpresentations at the national and international level. The successful candidate will also be expected to serve on College andUniversity-wide committees.
About the University: The University of Maine is a community of more than 11,900 undergraduate and graduate students, and2,500 employees located on the Orono campus, the regional campus in Machias, and throughout the state. UMaine is a land, seaand space grant university, and maintains a leadership role as the University of Maine System's flagship institution. UMaine is thestate's public research university and a Carnegie R1 top-tier research institution, dedicated to providing excellent teaching,research and service for Maine, the nation and the world. More information about UMaine is at umaine.edu.
The University of Maine offers a wide range of benefits for employees including, but not limited to, tuition benefits (employee anddependent), comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short and long term disabilityas well as retirement plan options. As a former NSF ADVANCE institution, the University of Maine is committed to diversity in ourworkforce and to dual-career couples.
UMaine is located in beautiful Central Maine. Many employees report that a primary reason for choosing to come to UMaine isquality of life. Numerous cultural activities, excellent public schools, safe neighborhoods, high quality medical care, little traffic, anda reasonable cost of living make the greater Bangor area a wonderful place to live. Learn more about what the Bangor region hasto offer here.
Qualifications:
Required:
- Ph.D in Kinesiology, Biomechanics, or a related discipline by the date of hire;
- Research skills reflected in a clearly articulated research agenda;
- Evidence of a commitment to working collegially with individuals from diverse backgrounds; and
- Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
The preferred candidate will have experience in one or more of the following areas:
- Prior experience teaching at the undergraduate or graduate level;
- Suitable experience and academic preparation for teaching foundational courses related to kinesiology and exercise science;
- Evidence of service and community engagement at local, state or national levels;
- Evidence of commitment to issues of diversity and multicultural education;
- Teaching experience in P-12 schools and/or higher education; and
- Experience with online teaching and integrating technology with instruction.
To be considered for this position you will need to “Apply” and upload the documentation listed below:
1.) a cover letter which describes your experience, interests, and suitability for the position
2.) a resume/curriculum vitae
Candidates selected to proceed to the final stages of the search process will be requested to provide a list of names and contactinformation for references as well as transcripts for all institutions attended
Incomplete application materials cannot be considered.
Materials received after the initial review date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University.
For full consideration, materials must be submitted by 4:30 p.m. EST on February 10, 2025.
The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening.
In complying with the letter and spirit of applicable laws and pursuing its own goals of diversity, the University of Maine System does notdiscriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity,national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability physical or mental, genetic information, or veterans or military status inemployment, education, and all other programs and activities. The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals withdisabilities upon request. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Director of EqualOpportunity, 5713 Chadbourne Hall, Room 412, University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5713, 207.581.1226, TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).