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Kinesiology - Two (2) Faculty Positions


Université de Montréal


Location: Quebec
Date posted: 2018-07-31
Advertised until: 2018-10-01

Job description
The School of Kinesiology and Physical Activity Sciences at the Université de Montréal, a recognized leader in the field, is continuing its recruitment phase. We invite applications for two tenure-track Faculty positions, one Assistant Professor and one Associate or Full Professor.

Responsibilities
The successful candidates will be expected to teach at the undergraduate and graduate levels, supervise Ph.D. and Master’s students, pursue successful research programs, have a strong publication record, and contribute to the School’s activities and academic visibility. The research program of the successful applicants is expected to complement the work of other professors within the School, in one of the following areas:

  • Motor learning and control,
  • physical activity promotion,
  • exercise training and retraining.

Applicants with experience in applied sciences or knowledge transfer will be prioritized. Candidates who’s research program are not in the fields mentioned above, but that have exceptional track records will also be considered.

Requirements

  • Ph.D. in kinesiology, exercise science, or an equivalent field,
  • Experience in teaching / research in kinesiology, exercise science, or related field,
  • An excellent publication record,
  • Post-doctoral research training is an asset,
  • Proficiency in the French language or determined to learn it *

Information about the position

Posting number:  MED 07-18/6
Période d’affichage:  October 7, 2018 inclusively
Treatment:  The Université de Montréal offers competitive salaries and a full range of benefits.
Starting date:  March 1, 2019 or after

Application
The application must include the following documents:

  • a cover letter
  • a detailed cv
  • a copy of 3 peer-reviewed publications considered by the applicant to be the most important for this position
  • three letters of reference sent directly by their author to the secretary of the School.

Applications and letters of recommendation must be sent to the secretary of the School of Kinesiology and Physical Activity Sciences at the following address:

Mme Marie-Line Larouche, TCTB
École de kinésiologie et des sciences de l’activité physique
Université́ de Montréal
C.P. 6128, succursale Centre-ville Montréal (QC) H3C 3J7

The application package and letters can also be sent electronically to the following address: [email protected]

* Language Policy
Université de Montréal is a Québec university with an international reputation. French is the language of instruction. To renew its teaching faculty, the University is intensively recruiting the world’s best specialists. In accordance with the institution’s language policy, Université de Montréal provides support for newly-recruited faculty to attain proficiency in French.

Confidentiality
The Université de Montréal application process allows all regular professors in the Department to have access to all documents unless the applicant explicitly states in her or his cover letter that access to the application should be limited to the selection committee. This restriction on accessibility will be lifted if the applicant is invited for an interview.

Equal Access Employment Program
Through its Equal Access Employment Program, Université de Montréal invites women, Aboriginal people, visible and ethnical minorities, as well as persons with disabilities to apply. During the recruitment process, our selection tools will be adapted to meet the needs of people with disabilities who request it. Be assured of the confidentiality of this information.

Université de Montréal is committed to the inclusion and the diversity of its staff and also encourages people of all sexual and gender identities to apply.

Immigration Requirements
We invite all qualified candidates to apply at UdeM. However, in accordance with immigration requirements in Canada, please note that priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.

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