PROFESSOR OR ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OR ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
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Commensurate with Qualifications
The candidate is expected to develop a vibrant research program studying pediatric obesity, contribute to graduate education in a nationally ranked interdisciplinary Ph.D. program (http://www.ecu.edu/cs-hhp/exss/phd-bioenergetics.cfm), participate in ongoing interdisciplinary research efforts involving obesity and diabetes, and have demonstrated potential or success in obtaining extramural research funding and provide service to the university, community, and profession. Expertise in pediatric obesity is preferred; however, applicants with broader research interests in the areas of metabolic disease that compliment current foci will also be considered.
Applicants must have an MD and/or Ph.D. degree or equivalent. Preference will be given to applicants with postdoctoral and/or other post-graduate research experience and a strong research agenda; candidates that hold the MD degree should be Board Eligible/Board Certified. All degrees should be from appropriately accredited institutions.
To apply, candidates must submit a candidate profile, a letter of application addressing the position description, a current curriculum vita, and names and contact information for three references online. Questions about the position may be directed to Dr. Joe Houmard at: 252-737-4617 or houmardj@ecu.edu.
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT Teaching Instructor
POSITION: The Department of Exercise and Sport Science, within the College of Health and Human Performance at East Carolina University, invites applicants for a nine-month, fixed-term, Teaching Instructor position, effective August 18, 2008.
QUALIFICATIONS: A master’s degree or higher in Exercise and Sport Science or a related field and demonstrated excellence in teaching abilities.
RESPONSIBILITIES: This position is a full-time teaching position (typically defined as 12 credit hours per semester). The successful applicant will be expected to contribute to a broad range of potential teaching responsibilities within the five undergraduate degree programs of the Department. Although individuals with all areas of expertise are encouraged to apply, special consideration will be given to individuals with teaching experience in the area of exercise science. Other responsibilities include providing service to the department, university, community, and profession.
THE DEPARTMENT: Exercise and Sport Science is comprised of 45 part- and full-time faculty members, with 23 tenured and tenure-track and 22 fixed-term faculty. There are approximately 460 declared undergraduate majors within five degree programs: Exercise and Sport Science, Exercise Physiology, Health Fitness Specialist, Physical Education, and Sport Studies. The Department’s graduate program, encompassing 100 students, offers an MS with six concentrations: Adapted Physical Education, Biomechanics, Exercise Physiology, Physical Activity Promotion, Physical Education Pedagogy, and Sport Management and an interdisciplinary PhD in Bioenergetics/ Exercise Physiology. The Department also offers a MAEd in Physical Education in conjunction with the College of Education.
THE UNIVERSITY: East Carolina University, the third largest institution in the 16-member University of North Carolina system, has a mission to serve, with emphasis on service to eastern North Carolina. Enrollment has grown to nearly 26,000 students with over 3,600 graduate students. ECU offers 104 bachelor’s degree programs, 73 master’s degree programs, 4 specialist degree programs, 2 first-professional programs (MD, DDS), and 17 doctoral programs in eight professional colleges, the Thomas Harriot College of Arts and Sciences, the Brody School of Medicine, and the recently established School of Dentistry. ECU is located in Greenville, NC, a diverse and progressive city of approximately 75,000 that is within two hours driving distance of the Atlantic Coast to the east and the Research Triangle area of Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill to the west.
SALARY: Salary is competitive and commensurate with professional background and experience.
APPLICATIONS: To apply, candidates must submit a candidate profile, a letter of application addressing the position description, a current curriculum vita, and names and contact information for three references online at http://www.jobs.ecu.edu. Questions concerning this position may be directed to Dr. Scott Gordon, gordonsc@ecu.edu. Application screening begins March 14, 2008 and continues until the position is filled.
EastCarolina Universityis an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action University that accommodates individuals with disabilities. Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) should contact the Department for Disability Support Services at (252) 737-1016 (voice/TTY). Applicants must comply with provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act. Original letters of reference and official transcript are required upon employment.
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT Physical Education Teacher Education, Teaching Instructor
POSITION: The Department of Exercise and Sport Science, within the College of Health and Human Performance at East Carolina University, invites applications for a nine-month, fixed-term, Teaching Instructor position with an emphasis in Physical Education Teacher Education.
EFFECTIVE DATE: August 18, 2008
QUALIFICATIONS: A master’s degree in physical education pedagogy or related field, a bachelor’s degree in physical education teacher preparation, a current NC Teaching License in K-12 Physical Education, and successful teaching experience in K-12 physical education settings are required. Experience in distance education and alternative licensure preferred, but not required.
RESPONSIBILITIES: This is a full-time teaching position (typically defined as 12 credit hours per semester). The successful candidate will be expected to teach basic methods courses and other related teacher preparation courses, as well as supervise interns in their student teaching semester. Advising students in the Physical Education Teacher Education program, and provide service to the department, university, community, and profession. The candidate should also demonstrate a commitment to the education of diverse populations.
THE DEPARTMENT: Exercise and Sport Science is comprised of 45 part- and full-time faculty members, with 23 tenured and tenure-track and 22 fixed-term faculty. There are approximately 460 declared undergraduate majors within five degree programs: Exercise and Sport Science, Exercise Physiology, Health Fitness Specialist, Physical Education, and Sport Studies. The Department’s graduate program, encompassing 100 students, offers an MS with six concentrations: Adapted Physical Education Teacher Education, Biomechanics, Exercise Physiology, Physical Activity Promotion, Physical Education Pedagogy, and Sport Management and an interdisciplinary PhD in Bioenergetics/Exercise Physiology. The Department also offers a MAEd in Physical Education in conjunction with the College of Education.
THE UNIVERSITY: EastCarolina University, the third largest institution in the 16-member University of North Carolina System, has a mission to serve, with emphasis on service to eastern North Carolina. Enrollment has grown to nearly 26,000 students with over 3,600 graduate students. ECU offers 104 bachelor’s degree programs, 73 master’s degree programs, 4 specialist degree programs, 2 first-professional programs (MD, DDS), and 17 doctoral programs in eight professional colleges, the Thomas Harriot College of Arts and Sciences, the Brody School of Medicine, and the recently established School of Dentistry. ECU is located in Greenville, NC, a diverse and progressive city of approximately 75,000 that is within two hours driving distance of the Atlantic Coast to the east and the Research Triangle area of Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill to the west.
SALARY: Salary is competitive and commensurate with professional background and experience.
APPLICATIONS: To apply, candidates must submit a candidate profile, a letter of application addressing the position description, a current curriculum vita, and names and contact information for three references online at http://www.jobs.ecu.edu. Questions about the position may be directed to Dr. Kathy Davis at: 252-328-5266 or daviska@ecu.edu. Screening of applicants will begin on March 14, 2008 and continues until the position is filled.
EastCarolina Universityis an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action University that accommodates individuals with disabilities. Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) should contact the Department for Disability Support Services at 252-737-1016 (Voice/TTY). Applicants must comply with provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act. Original letters of reference, official transcript and a copy of a NC Teaching License in K-12 Physical Education are required upon employment.
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
Teaching Instructor
POSITION: The Department of Exercise and Sport Science, within the College of Health and Human Performance, invites applicants for a nine-month, fixed-term, Teaching Instructor position with an emphasis in biomechanics, effective August 18, 2008.
QUALIFICATIONS: The following qualifications are required: a master’s degree in the area of biomechanics, biomedical engineering, or related area; two years experience in biomechanical testing in the areas of human locomotion and isokinetic muscle testing; familiarity with motion analysis, force platform, EMG, isokinetics, and Visual 3D analysis instruments and software, and ability to teach undergraduate courses in biomechanics, functional anatomy, and biomechanics instrumentation and research procedures.
RESPONSIBILITIES: The successful applicant will contribute to the following areas: teach undergraduate courses in the area of biomechanics; conduct biomechanics research in human locomotion and human neuromuscular properties; assist graduate and undergraduate students’ research. Other responsibilities include providing service to the department, university, community, and profession.
THE DEPARTMENT: Exercise and Sport Science is comprised of 45 part- and full-time faculty members, with 23 tenured and tenure-track and 22 fixed-term faculty. There are approximately 460 declared undergraduate majors within five degree programs: Exercise and Sport Science, Exercise Physiology, Health Fitness Specialist, Physical Education, and Sport Studies. The Department’s graduate program, encompassing 100 students, offers an MS with six concentrations: Adapted Physical Education, Biomechanics, Exercise Physiology, Physical Activity Promotion, Physical Education Pedagogy, and Sport Management and an interdisciplinary PhD in Bioenergetics/ Exercise Physiology. The Department also offers a MAEd in Physical Education in conjunction with the College of Education.
THE UNIVERSITY: East Carolina University, the third largest institution in the 16-member University of North Carolina system, has a mission to serve, with emphasis on service to eastern North Carolina. Enrollment has grown to nearly 26,000 students with over 3,600 graduate students. ECU offers 104 bachelor’s degree programs, 73 master’s degree programs, 4 specialist degree programs, 2 first-professional programs (MD, DDS), and 17 doctoral programs in eight professional colleges, the Thomas Harriot College of Arts and Sciences, the Brody School of Medicine, and the recently established School of Dentistry. ECU is located in Greenville, NC, a diverse and progressive city of approximately 75,000 that is within two hours driving distance of the Atlantic Coast to the east and the Research Triangle area of Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill to the west.
SALARY: Salary is competitive and commensurate with professional background and experience.
APPLICATIONS: To apply, candidates must submit a candidate profile, a letter of application addressing
the position description, a current curriculum vita, and names and contact information for three references online at http://www.jobs.ecu.edu. Questions about the position may be directed to Dr. Tibor Hortobágyi at (252) 737-4564 or email: hortobagyit@ecu.edu. Application screening begins March 31, 2008 and continues until the position is filled.
EastCarolina Universityis an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action University that accommodates individuals with disabilities. Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) should contact the Department for Disability Support Services at (252) 737-1016 (voice/TTY). Applicants must comply with provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act. Original letters of reference and official transcript required upon employment.
