Faculty Position in Human Movement Neuroscience/Rehabilitation Sciences

The Department of Kinesiology at the University of Georgia (UGA) is seeking a full-time, tenure-track faculty member at the rank of Assistant Professor in the area of Movement Neuroscience and Rehabilitation. This position will begin in Fall 2020. The position requires an earned doctorate in kinesiology, neuroscience, physiology, biomedical engineering, biomechanics, or another appropriate field. The position requires a record of scholarly accomplishments shown by relevant articles in high-impact journals and success or promise in obtaining extramural research funding. The position requires a minimum of one year of postdoctoral experience as of 10/31/2019. The successful candidate will be expected to establish a nationally recognized clinical research program in movement neuroscience and rehabilitation, pursue external funding to support a research program, and advise and mentor kinesiology and other graduate students pursuing research and careers in movement neuroscience and rehabilitation. The successful candidate will be expected to have a commitment to professional service and teaching excellence, including teaching undergraduate and graduate kinesiology courses as directed by the Kinesiology Department Head.

We are seeking a candidate who can complement and extend our current research strengths in motor neuroscience, physiology, psychology and biomechanics. Preference will be given to candidates who: ● have published research combining movement behavior with neuroimaging and/or neuromodulation techniques in high-impact journals ● have published research focused on individuals with clinical conditions ● have obtained extramural funding or show strong potential for obtaining extramural funding ● can establish a clinical research program ● have strong potential to collaborate with faculty members in the Biomedical and Health Sciences Institute (http://bhsi.uga.edu), Brain Imaging Research Center (https://birc.uga.edu), the Augusta University/University of Georgia Medical Partnership (http://medicalpartnership.usg.edu; https://ctru.uga.edu/), College of Veterinary Medicine (http://vet.uga.edu), or Regenerative Bioscience Center (http://rbc.uga.edu)

Applicants should submit all of the following: ● A cover letter linking your experience to the qualifications and responsibilities of the position ● A curriculum vitae ● A statement of future research plans (2 page maximum) ● A statement of teaching abilities, approaches and interests (2 page maximum) ● Copies of two research articles

Transcripts and letters of reference will be required only from finalists.

All materials should be sent electronically to: https://facultyjobs.uga.edu/WILLADDPOST#HERE

Direct inquires about the position to the search committee chair, Patrick J. O’Connor, [email protected]

Applications received by November 1, 2019 are assured of full consideration.

The Department of Kinesiology has 26 full‐time faculty members and offers B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. programs in the academic areas of exercise science, physical education and sport management. Department faculty members are nationally and internationally recognized for their research accomplishments and teaching excellence. More information about the department can be found at www.coe.uga.edu/kinesiology.

UGA (www.uga.edu) is a doctoral-granting, land grant/sea grant Carnegie R-1 institution. The main campus is in Athens, Georgia, a city highly-ranked as a top place to live in America, with a population of 127,000 and located 60 miles northeast of Atlanta (see www.visitathensga.com and www.georgia.gov).

UGA is an EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Institution. Applications from all qualified persons are encouraged. UGA does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, veteran status, gender identity, or sexual orientation. Protected veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Persons who need assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to email Ms. Dana Barnhart at [email protected]. Hiring is contingent on proof of eligibility to work in the United States and completion of a background check, among other requirements. This position is contingent on the continued availability of funding.