University of Wyoming

Faculty Position in Motor Learning

Assistant Professor with a specialization in Motor Learning:  The Division of Kinesiology and Health at the University of Wyoming invites qualified applicants for a tenure-track position beginning August 2007.  Qualifications include a doctorate degree in motor learning (or related field), with university teaching experience desired and evidence of/potential for scholarly activity required.

The ideal person for this position will be an effective teacher and an active researcher with the ability to collaborate with colleagues and engage students in learning and research.

Responsibilities:

1)     TEACHING: Provide quality instruction in undergraduate and graduate courses to students across the Division who have interests in physical education teacher education, athletic training, health promotion, and kinesiology.  Offer one undergraduate course in applied motor learning (skill acquisition/reacquisition and performance), with the expectation to develop additional courses in complementary areas, depending on expertise.  Advise undergraduate and mentor graduate students.

2)     SCHOLARSHIP: Develop and pursue a research program that produces nationally refereed publications and professional presentations. Direct theses and graduate/undergraduate research projects.  Ability to attract external support for research is desirable.

3)     SERVICE: Provide service to the Division, University, State, and profession, and participate in innovative and collaborative efforts related to the Division’s curriculum and program development.

SALARY - Commensurate with qualifications and experience. 

APPLICATION – Should be received before January 15, 2007 to receive full consideration; review of applications will continue until the position is filled.  Send a letter of application to include teaching philosophy, experience, and research interests, a current vitae, transcripts, three letters of recommendation, and the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses of three additional references.  Submit application packets to: Shauna Bury, Search Coordinator, University of Wyoming, Division of Kinesiology and Health, Dept. 3196, 1000 E. University Avenue, Laramie, WY  82071.  MORE INFORMATION - Contact Dr. Tami Benham Deal, Search Committee Chair, 307-766-4284, benham@... or access the Division web page at http://www.uwyo.edu/kandh.  The University of Wyoming is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.

The Division of Kinesiology and Health is administratively housed in the College of Health Sciences.  The Division has three principle functions:  undergraduate and graduate instruction (offered through on-campus and off-campus course delivery), research, and offering a university wide physical activity program.  The University of Wyoming, founded in 1886 at Laramie, is an educational research community of more than 11,000 students.  Approximately two hours by car from Denver, Laramie is situated at 7,200 feet above sea level on the high plains of southeastern Wyoming between the scenic Laramie Range to the east and the spectacular Medicine Bow Mountains to the west.  For more information visit our website at http://www.uwyo.edu/kandh. The University of Wyoming is an AA/EOE.