Assistant Professor

University of Maryland•College Park, MD

17d•$100,000 - $110,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Kinesiology within the School of Public Health at the University of Maryland College Park invites applications for a 9-month tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor. The department is seeking a highly motivated and collaborative scientist in the area of biomechanics. Applicants for this position should have strong potential for research excellence in the understanding of mechanical, neuromuscular, and/or computational mechanisms underlying human movement across the lifespan. Applicants with research foci in the areas of musculoskeletal biomechanics, neuromechanics, injury and rehabilitation, wearable sensing, movement analytics, and/or biomechanics of aging and disease are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will be expected to establish and sustain a high-quality, extramurally funded research program, teach undergraduate and graduate courses in biomechanics and related areas, advise and mentor graduate students, and serve on comprehensive examination committees and department committees. Special consideration will be given to candidates who complement ongoing research within the department. The Department of Kinesiology embodies the core pillars of the University of Maryland’s Strategic Plan by advancing innovative research, reimagining learning, and addressing grand challenges in human health and performance. The department examines the complex role of physical activity and movement in health and well-being across the lifespan through interdisciplinary collaboration and research. The University of Maryland is the flagship institution of the state of Maryland on the ancestral lands of the Piscataway people, the traditional stewards of the lands where we work, live, and learn. The University of Maryland is an extraordinary place—vibrant and dynamic and diverse. We are a place of learning: a school dedicated to the art and science of education and committed to reimagining teaching and learning inside both classrooms and communities. We are a campus dedicated to the indisputable value of science and humanities, inquiry, and creativity, and comprising thousands of researchers and discoverers working in hundreds of laboratories, libraries, and collaborative spaces. Strategically located just a few miles from the US capital, our university is a place where new knowledge is pursued, discovered, and championed. We are also a community, nearly half a million members strong, of diverse students, faculty, staff, and alumni; a small city of residents and commuters, first responders and health care workers, learners, artists, and athletes; a place where thousands come to work every day to make a difference. Our diversity is integral to our excellence. And, ours is a community that is intrinsically connected to our surrounding neighborhoods and our state, our nation, and our world. The University of Maryland remains, since our founding, an institution of change and progress dedicated to the public good. Our university is evolving faster than at any moment in its storied history. Our guiding principles are helping us to empower the next generation of leaders, educators, scientists, and global citizens to develop creative solutions to the grand challenges of our times.

Requirements

Doctoral degree in kinesiology, biomechanics, biomedical engineering, mechanical engineering, exercise science, or a closely related field.
Demonstrated expertise in the biomechanics of human movement.
Evidence of (or demonstrated potential for) a sustainable and focused research program.
Evidence of experience with advanced laboratory (clinical, basic, biomechanical, or computational) methodologies
Evidence of (or demonstrated potential for) a strong publication record in kinesiology.
Evidence of (or demonstrated potential for) high-quality teaching and mentoring in kinesiology.
Evidence of strong communication, collaboration, and leadership skills within a research team.