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Asst. or Assoc. Professor, Applied (Exercise) Physiology
Department of Biobehavioral Sciences
Position: The Program in Movement Sciences and Education at Teachers College, Columbia University, is seeking a full-time faculty member in applied (exercise) physiology to teach graduate courses, supervise graduate student research, and conduct a focused program of research.
Qualifications: The successful applicant will have an earned doctorate in exercise physiology, applied integrative human physiology, kinesiology, or a closely related field and present evidence of successful teaching experience and research accomplishments. Preference will be given to candidates whose research is in some aspect of applied human exercise physiology that extends the current areas of applied exercise physiology scholarship at Teachers College. Priority for applied exercise physiology research areas include, but are not limited to, pediatric or adolescent exercise, exercise in disabled, minority or underserved populations, exercise and cognition/learning, and musculoskeletal strength and conditioning. The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate the ability to support a research program through external funding and to teach graduate courses in applied physiology. Certification or Registration as an ACSM Health Fitness Specialist, ACSM Exercise Specialist, ACSM Registered Clinical Exercise Physiologist, or NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist is preferred.
Rank: Assistant or associate professor. The position is tenure track, with the possibility for tenure for outstanding candidates at the associate professor level.
Application: Send the following by e-mail with subject line, "Exercise Physiology Search” to Dr. Carol Ewing Garber at garber@tc.columbia.edu: 1) a letter of application, 2) current CV, 3) three representative publications, and 4) the names and contact information of three references. Mailed applications will not be accepted. Review of applications will begin October 1, 2012 and continue until the search is successfully concluded. Appointment begins September 2013.
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