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The University of Manitoba Faculty of Physical Education and Recreation Studies Announcement of Positions

Applications are invited for two full-time tenure-track positions at the Assistant Professor level. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The appointments will begin July 1, 2007 or as soon as possible thereafter.

Position Number 05278: Assistant Professor in the area of Recreation

Qualifications Candidates must possess an earned doctorate in Recreation Studies or a related discipline. The successful candidate will have demonstrated excellence in teaching and scholarship, including the ability to attract external funding and to maintain a program of research leading to publication in refereed journals.

Responsibilities The successful candidate will teach and supervise students in the undergraduate and graduate programs, develop and conduct an externally funded research program, and provide service to the University and community. Expertise in areas related to recreation, sport, and event management, and areas and facilities planning is a priority.

Position Number 05279: Assistant Professor in the area of Physical Education (pedagogy)

Qualifications Candidates must possess an earned doctorate in Physical Education or a related discipline. The successful candidate will have demonstrated excellence in teaching and scholarship, including the ability to attract external funding and to maintain a program of research leading to publication in refereed journals.

Responsibilities The successful candidate will teach students in the undergraduate and graduate programs, supervise graduate students, develop and conduct an externally funded research program and provide service to the community and to the University. Preference will be given to candidates qualified to teach in the areas of physical and health education with a focus on pedagogy. Expertise in specific course areas such as design and assessment of physical activity, human movement, developmental games, sport, gymnastics and dance is a priority.

Faculty Information The Faculty of Physical Education and Recreation Studies offers undergraduate degrees in Physical Education (B.P.E.), Kinesiology (B.Kin) and Recreation Management and Community Development (B.R.M.C.D.), as well as a Master of Science degree, and a Master of Arts in the area of Recreation Studies. A multi-faculty Ph.D. program in Applied Health Sciences will be initiated effective July 1, 2007. Approximately 400 undergraduate and 35 graduate students are enrolled in the Faculty. The Health, Leisure and Human Performance Research Institute actively facilitates interdisciplinary research within the Faculty.

Application Procedure Applications for position number 05278 and 05279, must include a description of research, teaching and professional interests, accompanied by a curriculum vitae and the names of three references and should be sent to: Dr. Dennis Hrycaiko, Dean, Faculty of Physical Education and Recreation Studies, The University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3T 2N2 specifying the position number in the application. The deadline for applications is February 11, 2007.

For further information, please contact: Dr. Elizabeth Ready, Associate Dean (Academic), Faculty of Physical Education and Recreation Studies, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3T 2N2 Tel: (204) 474-8641; Fax: (204) 474-7634; E-mail: [email protected] The University of Manitoba encourages applications from qualified women and men, including members of visible minorities, Aboriginal peoples, and persons with disabilities. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Application materials, including letters of reference, will be handled in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (Manitoba).

The University of Manitoba is a comprehensive institution of higher learning with over 26,000 students. It is located in Winnipeg, a vibrant and culturally diverse city of 650,000 residents. It is the largest city in the Province of Manitoba, and is located in the commercial, social, economic and government centre of the Province. Further information about the University of Manitoba and the Faculty may be obtained from http://www.umanitoba.ca and http://www.umanitoba.ca/faculties/physed/