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Assistant/Associate Professor in Exercise Science/Biomechanics

Employer
Illinois State University
Location
Normal, Illinois
Salary
Commensurate with experience and qualifications
Date posted
Aug 24, 2022

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Position Type
Administrative, Academic Affairs
Employment Level
Tenured/Tenured Track
Employment Type
Full Time

Job Details

The School of Kinesiology and Recreation invites applications for the position of Assistant or Associate Professor in Exercise Science, to begin August 16, 2023. The School of Kinesiology and Recreation is committed to increasing the diversity of the campus community. ISU recognizes that a diverse faculty, staff, and student body enriches the educational experiences of the entire campus and greater community. Candidates who have experience working with a diverse range of faculty, staff, and students, and who can contribute to the climate of inclusivity are especially welcomed to apply. Women, veterans, persons with disabilities, and people of color are encouraged to apply. For consideration at the rank of associate professor, candidates should have an appropriate record of teaching excellence and scholarly productivity.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
1) TEACHING: Provide quality instruction, teaching three courses each semester in exercise science undergraduate and graduate courses in biomechanics, anatomy and physiology, neuromuscular physiology and other courses as needed. Work with undergraduate and graduate students in independent studies, research projects, and master’s theses.
2) SCHOLARSHIP: Develop a focused area of scholarship that culminates in nationally refereed publications and professional presentations, engage in scholarly projects with faculty and students, and submit competitive grant proposals.
3) SERVICE: Participate in faculty meetings and program activities. Serve on School, College, and/or University Committees and contribute to professional organizations.

APPOINTMENT: Tenure track, nine-month position with the possibility of summer teaching. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience with a comprehensive benefits package.

APPLICATION AND APPOINTMENT DATES: For full consideration, application materials should be received by October 1, 2022. The preferred starting date is August 16, 2023.

Additional Information

BIOMECHANICS RESEARCH LABORATORY: The ISU biomechanics laboratory is strategically located on the ground level of the School of Kinesiology and Recreation in McCormick Hall and is connected via skywalk to the Illinois State University Student Fitness Center. The dedicated motion analysis lab space constitutes 1650 square feet (2/3 of this space has 30 ft ceiling) with additional 1000 square footage dedicated to a laboratory/graduate student office, a teaching/seminar smart classroom, an EMG and Video analysis suite, a clinical evaluation/isokinetic testing room and a large storage room. The lab hosts 3 AMTI force plates, 6-work stations networked to a newly purchased 13-camera Vicon Vero and updated Nexus software, an 8-lead liberty/polhemus electromagnetic tracking system with short and long range sensors with dedicated data collection laptop (equipped with Motion Monitor post processing software), an 8-channel hardwired Delsys/Bagnoli EMG system + trigger module with surface (8 single and 4 double differential) and indwelling electrodes, a portable 8-channel Delsys EMG system, a Biodex 9000 system, a treadmill and numerous transducers and accelerometers. Current research includes sport performance, injury identification, rehabilitation engineering, youth and professional baseball pitching, golf swing, gait/running analyses, pre- and post-surgical therapeutic intervention and rehabilitation of upper and lower limb injuries, functional and prophylactic assessment of hip, knee and ankle braces, gait assessment of neurologically impaired (MS, Parkinson’s, TBI, stroke) and the modeling of human motion using Opensim, Matlab and Python suites. The laboratory has strong collaborative ties to the Illinois Neurological Institute (https://www.osfhealthcare.org/services/neurosciences/) and with numerous orthopedic and physical therapy clinics throughout the region.

RELATED INFORMATION:
Illinois State University, founded in 1857, is the oldest public university in Illinois. There are approximately 20,500 students in the six colleges of Illinois State University. Illinois State University (www.illinoisstate.edu) is a fiscally sound university that is committed to fostering a small-college atmosphere with large-university opportunities. The campus is located in the twin cities of Bloomington-Normal, a thriving community of approximately 125,000 people and conveniently located approximately two hours from Chicago, Indianapolis, and St. Louis.

Required Qualifications

1. Doctoral degree in Exercise Science or a commensurate field. Applicants with expected completion of their doctoral degree before March 1, 2024, will be considered.

2. Expertise in issues related to biomechanics, human anatomy and physiology, neuromuscular function, and/or strength and conditioning.

3. Candidates must be able to demonstrate oral proficiency in the English language as a requirement for this position, as mandated by state law.

Company

Illinois State University, founded in 1857, is the oldest public university in Illinois. Illinois State is a co-educational, residential university committed to fostering a small-college atmosphere with large-university opportunities and promoting the highest academic standards in teaching, scholarship, and community service. Serving more than 20,000 students, our six colleges offer 174 undergraduate majors, 97 master’s programs, 17 doctoral degrees, and 40 certificate options. We have repeatedly been named a “Great Place to Work” by the Chronicle of Higher Education.

Illinois State University is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusion that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusion as a core strength and an essential element of our mission.

Illinois State University is in the Central Illinois community of Bloomington and Normal, with a combined population of approximately 132,000, and conveniently located approximately two hours from both Chicago and St. Louis. The community is home to GROWMARK, Illinois Farm Bureau, State Farm Insurance International Headquarters, Rivian Motors, Illinois Wesleyan University, and Heartland Community College. The community has distinguished itself for its outstanding school systems and educational attainment, parks and recreation, health care, job growth, economic opportunity, and low crime. Please visit the Bloomington-Normal Area Convention & Visitors Bureau website at www.visitbn.org and Bloomington-Normal Advantage as www.bnadvantage.com for more information.

Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

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