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employment opportunitiesPlease see our Guidebook for Prospective Faculty for information pertinent to employment within the School of Human Kinetics at UBC. Faculty / Teaching positionsInstructor I in Human Kinetics (2 Positions) The School of Human Kinetics at the University of British Columbia invites applications for two full-time, tenure-track positions in Human Kinetics at the Instructor I level. Instructor I is a teaching faculty position that leads to the rank of Senior Instructor upon tenure. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply. Applicants must have an earned Master’s degree, with a Ph.D. strongly preferred, in Human Kinetics, Kinesiology or a closely related field. The School is searching for candidates with expertise in the following areas: anatomy, exercise physiology, exercise prescription, biomechanics, motor control, and neurophysiology. The ability to teach research methods and applied statistics would be an asset. The successful candidate will have a record of accomplishments that demonstrates excellence in teaching, and will be expected to teach undergraduate laboratory-based courses in their areas of specialty during Winter and Summer Sessions, and contribute to the affairs of the School. The appointment will become effective July 01, 2008, and will be subject to final budgetary approval. The salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The School of Human Kinetics is an interdisciplinary academic unit focused on social, natural and biomedical science approaches to sport, physical activity and health across the lifespan. The School is committed to encouraging collaborative, interdisciplinary research and teaching among its members as well as with other university and extra-university groups. The School offers a newly revised B.H.K. degree with specializations in Kinesiology and Health Science, Physical and Health Education, and Interdisciplinary Studies. The graduate program includes M.A., M.Sc., M.H.K. (non-thesis), and Ph.D. degrees. Program enrolments are 890 undergraduate and 80 graduate students. Additional information related to the School is available at http://www.hkin.ubc.ca. The University of British Columbia hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity. We encourage all qualified persons to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. The School is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from visible minority group members, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, members of sexual minority groups, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. The University offers competitive salaries and housing assistance. The closing date for applications is April 30, 2008. A letter of application, curriculum vitae, teaching dossier, and addresses and contact information for three referees (please do not send letters – we will contact the referees) should be sent to: Dr. Robert Sparks, Director <robert.sparks@ubc.ca> Please refer to UBC Human Resources for additional information.
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