Assistant Professor in Motor Behavior
Posting Details
Posting Details
Posting Number F2119P Working Title Assistant Professor in Motor Behavior Department COE-Kinesiology About the University of Georgia
Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education ( https://www.uga.edu/ ). The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,000 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 40,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 18 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens.
About The College/Unit/Department
About the Department: The Department of Kinesiology has 29 full‐time faculty members and offers B.S., M.S., M.S.A.T. and Ph.D. programs in the academic areas of athletic training, sport management, exercise science, and health and physical education. Department faculty members are nationally and internationally recognized for their scholarly accomplishments, teaching excellence, and service to their professional disciplines. The Department has excellent resources, facilities, and collaboration opportunities. Information about the department can be found at www.coe.uga.edu/kinesiology .
About the College: As the 4th largest public college of education in the country and the 3rd largest college at UGA, the Mary Frances Early College of Education (MFE COE) improves the lives of residents of Georgia and beyond through our instruction, research, and service. The MFE COE is a comprehensive college with disciplines focused on teacher preparation, counseling and human development, communication sciences, human movement sciences, career development, student affairs, and educational administration and policy. We place significant emphasis on graduate education with approximately 40% of our students at the graduate level, making us the second largest college at UGA with respect to graduate education.
Named for Mary Frances Early, UGA’s first African American graduate, in February 2020, the MFE COE has a long and distinguished history as a leader in diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our other strengths include a) partnerships with multiple units on campus, in the local community, and across the state of Georgia, b) faculty expertise manifested in well- regarded scholarship and applied practice, and c) recognition of our academic programs by external stakeholders.
About Athens: Athens is known for its music, art, and food as well as its accessibility to the Atlanta area (see www.visitathensga.com and http://www.georgia.gov/).
College/Unit/Department website https://coe.uga.edu/directory/kinesiology/ Posting Type External Retirement Plan TRS or ORP Employment Type Employee Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible Underutilization Advertised Salary Commensurate with Experience Anticipated Start Date 08/01/2025 Effective End Date (for Limited-Term postings) Job Posting Date 09/23/2024 Job Closing Date Open until filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants Should Submit All Of The Following
• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae including a complete list of publications and funding-related activities
• A research statement, 2 pages maximum, describing prior, current and future research activities
• A statement, 2 pages maximum, describing teaching and mentoring philosophy, approaches, and experience
• The contact information for three references will be collected as part of the application process. Letters will be requested of finalists automatically via the UGA application system. Finalists will be unable to schedule an on-campus interview until all three letters of reference have been received.
All applications received by November 1, 2024 ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­are assured of full consideration.Direct questions to the search committee chair, Dr. Patrick O’Connor at poconnor@uga.edu .
Location of Vacancy Athens Area EEO Statement
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Position Details
Position Information
Classification Title Assistant Professor FLSA Faculty Rank Assistant Professor Contract Type Academic (9 mo.) Tenure Status Tenure Track Minimum Qualifications
Ph.D., or equivalent degree, in Kinesiology or in a closely related discipline, that emphasized motor behavior. The degree must be earned before August 1, 2025.
Position Summary
The Department of Kinesiology at the University of Georgia (UGA) is searching for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor working in the field of motor behavior, broadly defined. An applicant’s research program could address questions relevant to any area of motor behavior, including motor control, motor learning, motor development, or combinations thereof. This is an academic year (9 month) position that will begin August 1, 2025.
Additional Requirements
Motor behavior research published in peer-reviewed journals.
Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, And/or Certification
• An established record of impactful motor behavior publications as lead author in high-quality peer-reviewed journals
• One or more years of relevant post-doctoral experience (or equivalent) at the time of the appointment
• Receipt of an external grant involving motor behavior research
• A research program that synergizes one or more of the existing UGA Kinesiology research groups
• One or more years of effective undergraduate or graduate university classroom teaching in the area of motor behavior
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies
• Outstanding oral and written communication skills
Physical Demands Is this a Position of Trust? No Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? No Does this position require a P-Card? No Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No Is driving a responsibility of this position? No Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? No Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) No Credit and P-Card policy
Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website .
Background Investigation Policy
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website .
Duties/Responsibilities
Duties/Responsibilities
• Establish an independent, nationally recognized research program based on impactful publications in high-quality peer-reviewed journals
• Pursue external funding from federal agencies, foundations, or other relevant sources to support a sustained research program
• Provide effective undergraduate and graduate classroom teaching. The incumbent will be expected to teach four courses each academic year; two of those courses, one during the Fall and one during the Spring semester, will be a motor behavior course required of undergraduate Kinesiology majors
• Provide effective student advisement and mentoring, including in support of theses and dissertations
• Provide service activities that benefit the Kinesiology department, the University, the profession, and the public at large
Percentage Of Time 100
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Applicant Documents
Required Documents
• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter
• List of References with Contact Information
• Teaching Portfolio/Philosophy
• Research Portfolio/Philosophy
Optional Documents
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