University of North Texas Hiring for Clinical Assistant/ Clinical Associate Professor: Strength and Conditioning & Biomechanics at Denton Full Time

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Posting Title:

Clinical Assistant/ Clinical Associate Professor: Strength and Conditioning & Biomechanics

Department:

UNT-Kinesiolgy, Hlth Promo, & Rec-132320

College/School:

College of Education

Job Location:

Denton

Full Time/Part Time:

Full-Time

Retirement Eligibility:

ORP Eligible

Additional Retirement Information:

For more information on retirement plan options, please visit https://hr.untsystem.edu/benefits/retirement-plans/index.php.

Department Summary:

The Department of Kinesiology, Health Promotion and Recreation has over 1,300 students and offers a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in Kinesiology and a PhD in Human Performance and Movement Science. Graduate students can specialize their training across several areas including exercise physiology, sport and exercise psychology, and sport pedagogy & motor behavior. Current research laboratories include the Applied Physiology Laboratory (where this position will primarily be housed), Pediatric Movement and Physical Activity Laboratory, Sport and Exercise Psychophysiology Laboratory, Sport Physical Activity and Health Laboratory, and Physical Activity and Psychomotor Learning Laboratory. The linked KHPR video highlights the capabilities of our laboratories for current and future research.
The Applied Physiology Laboratory (APL) is a collaborative research facility which also includes a large, shared biochemistry laboratory space with a wide array of state-of-the-art equipment (see video). In addition, the APL also has dedicated research spaces for exercise testing and training, muscle and adipose biopsies, and phlebotomy, clinical studies (with adjustable bed and TV), body composition assessment (DXA and BIA), and an array of cardiovascular and autonomic testing. Other spaces house a lower body negative pressure chamber (Technavance), a heat/cold chamber, and a large float tank for sensory deprivation. The APL is equipped to perform indirect calorimetry (metabolic carts and a portable COSMED K5), continuous blood pressure monitoring (Finapres NOVA), microneurography (AD Instruments, NeuroAmp), transcranial Doppler ultrasound (DWL), and peripheral vascular ultrasound assessments (Terason, USmart 3300), with specialized arterial wall tracking software for assessment of flow mediated dilation (Quipu, Cardiovascular Suite), wireless EMG and EKG (Biopac), force/power/velocity measurements (AMTI force plates and GymAware linear position transducers) and more. The research spaces and major equipment in the APL are shared among KHPR faculty. Further information about facilities and equipment in the APL is available upon application and request.
The University of North Texas is a student-focused, public, research university located in Denton, Texas. Denton is a town of 136,000 people located in the DFW Metroplex and offers a peaceful haven for study and research with close access to both outdoor and city amenities. UNT is located 36 miles north of the center of Dallas and only 26 miles north of DFW International Airport. The DFW Metroplex offers a wealth of job opportunities, entertainment, shopping, arts, and professional sport teams.
With a total enrollment of over 47,000 students on the Denton Campus, UNT is one of the largest universities in the state of Texas. UNT’s official Carnegie Classification is Doctoral University: Highest Research Activity (formerly R1). The university is highly diverse, being ranked in the top 8% of USA universities based on racial, geographic, gender, and age diversity. UNT was also rated among the nation’s top 100 universities for social mobility and ethnic diversity by U.S. News & World Report (2020 College Rankings). UNT continues to meet or exceed the criteria to be designated as a Minority and a Hispanic Serving Institution, with 52.6% of the undergraduate student body representing minority populations.
UNT has a highly diverse campus with a wide range of languages spoken in addition to English. We welcome candidates who have experience with HSI/MSIs and/or who speak Spanish, Vietnamese, American Sign Language, Chinese (Cantonese, Mandarin and other variations), Arabic, Tagalog, Farsi, French, or/and Yoruba.

Position Summary:

The University of North Texas, Department of Kinesiology, Health Promotion, and Recreation seeks to hire an individual at the rank of Clinical Assistant or Clinical Associate Professor (non-tenure track) with a specialization in Strength and Conditioning and Biomechanics to begin in Spring 2024 or Fall 2024. It is expected that the applicant will be able to provide high-quality teaching and mentorship in the department in the area of Strength and Conditioning, Human Performance, Biomechanics, and related areas. The teaching assignment will be 4 organized courses each spring/fall semester (4/4 load). The position will also support accredited programs sought from NSCA and ACSM.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Doctoral degree (ABD will be considered) at time of appointment in Strength and Conditioning, Human Performance, Exercise Physiology, Biomechanics, Kinesiology, or related areas.
• Ability to teach a variety of graduate and undergraduate courses
• Ability to mentor students

Preferred Qualifications:

• National certification from ACSM and/or NSCA (CSCS)
• Demonstrated ability to teach Strength and Conditioning, Biomechanics, and Research Methods/Statistics at the undergraduate level
• Teaching experience at the collegiate level

Physical Requirements:

Ability to communicate

Security Sensitive:

This is a security sensitive position.

EEO Statement:

The University of North Texas System and its component institutions are committed to equal opportunity and comply with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University of North Texas System and its component institutions do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, and employment practices.

Driving University Vehicle:

No

Posting Number:

F1461P

Quicklink for Posting:

https://jobs.untsystem.edu/postings/77876