Assistant Professor of Kinesiology and Physical Education Position Available In Penobscot, Maine

Assistant Professor of Kinesiology and Physical Education
Orono, ME, United States (On-site)

JOB INFO

Job Identification
1356
Job Category
Faculty
Posting Date
04/18/2025, 09:10 AM
Locations College Avenue, Orono, ME, 04469, US
(On-site)
Business Unit
University of Maine
Job Schedule
Full time
Regular or Temporary
Regular
Department
UM Sch Kines/Phys Ed/Athl Trng
Bargaining Unit
Associated Faculties of the University of Maine System (AFUM)

JOB DESCRIPTION

The College of Education and Human Development is structured into three Schools. This current position falls under the School of Kinesiology, Physical Education and Athletic Training. The programs within this School include: Exercise Science, Physical Education/Health Teacher Preparation, Athletic Training and Outdoor Leadership. This position’s responsibilities include teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The successful candidate will also be expected to pursue a focused research agenda resulting in external funding, publication in peer-reviewed scientific journals and presentations at the national and international level. The successful candidate will also be expected to serve on College and University-wide committees. About the

University:

The University of Maine is a community of more than 11,900 undergraduate and graduate students, and 2,500 employees located on the Orono campus, the regional campus in Machias, and throughout the state. UMaine is a land, sea and space grant university, and maintains a leadership role as the University of Maine System’s flagship institution. UMaine is the state’s public research university and a Carnegie R1 top-tier research institution, dedicated to providing excellent teaching, research and service for Maine, the nation and the world. More information about UMaine is at umaine.edu. The University of Maine offers a wide range of benefits for employees including, but not limited to, tuition benefits (employee and dependent), comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short and long term disability as well as retirement plan options. UMaine is located in beautiful Central Maine. Many employees report that a primary reason for choosing to come to UMaine is quality of life. Numerous cultural activities, excellent public schools, safe neighborhoods, high quality medical care, little traffic, and a reasonable cost of living make the greater Bangor area a wonderful place to live. Learn more about what the Bangor region has to offer here.

Qualifications:

Required:

a Ph.D. in Exercise Physiology or closely related field by the date of hire; demonstrated research skills and a clearly articulated research agenda; evidence of a commitment to working collegially with individuals from diverse backgrounds;
excellent oral, and written communication skills.

Preferred:

Prior experience teaching at the undergraduate or graduate level; Experience with multiple teaching modalities;
Experience with laboratory equipment related to the study of exercise physiology, (metabolic cart, etc)
Evidence of commitment to issues of diversity and multicultural education.

Other Information:

To be considered for this position you will need to “Apply” and upload the documentation listed below: 1.) a cover letter which describes your experience, interests, and suitability for the position
2.) a resume/curriculum vitae Candidates selected to proceed to the final stages of the search process will be requested to provide a list of names and contact information for references. Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. Materials received after the initial review date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University. For full consideration, materials must be submitted by 4:30 p.m. EST on May 18, 2025. For questions about the search, please contact search committee chair Name at Email or Phone. The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening. In complying with the letter and spirit of applicable laws and pursuing its own goals of diversity, the University of Maine System does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability physical or mental, genetic information, or veterans or military status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Director of Equal Opportunity, 5713 Chadbourne Hall, Room 412, University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5713, 207.581.1226, TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).