Assistant Professor in Exercise Intervention

The University of Alberta seeks an Assistant Professor for a tenure-track role specializing in Exercise Intervention and Chronic Disease. Start your journey in shaping future kinesiology experts and impactful research.

This tenure-track position at the Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation will begin on January 1, 2027. The successful candidate will develop a research program focusing on exercise interventions for chronic disease while teaching graduate and undergraduate courses. Contributing to a new undergraduate concentration and supervising students are key expectations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop an externally-funded research program in exercise intervention

• Teach graduate and undergraduate kinesiology courses

• Launch an undergraduate concentration in exercise programming

• Supervise students in research and coursework

• Engage in service to the Faculty and the University

Requirements:

• Ph.D. in Kinesiology or related field by start date

• Proven track record of research communication and publications

• Ability to secure external funding

• Effective engagement with students and communities

• Strong communication skills for teaching and service

Become an academic leader in exercise intervention and chronic disease at the University of Alberta.
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