Tenure Track Faculty Position - Adapted Sport

The Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation at the University of Alberta invites applications for an Assistant or Associate Professor rank Tenure track position in the area of Adapted Sport/Parasport. The scholarship may be approached from a range of underlying disciplines (e.g. motor learning, physiology, biomechanics, behavioural medicine, coaching studies, psychology). This position has an anticipated start date of July 1, 2025.

The successful candidate will be expected to develop an innovative and robust externally-funded research program, teach both graduate and undergraduate courses, supervise graduate and undergraduate students, and provide service to the Faculty and the University, as well as to professional and external communities. The successful candidate will have the capacity to teach courses in our graduate programs and our Kinesiology undergraduate degrees within the adapted physical activity major and in other area(s) of expertise. The successful candidate will have excellent potential to engage with The Steadward Centre, furthering its research, teaching and outreach mandate. Preference will be given to candidates with teaching capacity and research programs that extend and complement current adapted physical activity expertise and serve instructional needs in the Faculty.

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates must hold a PhD in Kinesiology or related discipline at the start date of their appointment.

How to Apply

To have your application considered, please select the Online icon below and submit the following:

• A curriculum vitae, (Attach under "CV")
• A cover letter identifying your interest in the position and aligned experience, (Attach under "Cover Letter")
• A research dossier, (Attach under "Research Plan")
• A teaching dossier, (Attach under "Interests")
• 2 published papers that exemplify their work, (Attach as one document under "Publications")
• An equity, diversity and inclusion statement that includes the candidate’s contributions and plans to advance EDI in their research, teaching and service, (Attach under "Equity, Diversity and Inclusion")
• Names and contact information for three individuals who can provide letters of reference, (Attach under "References")

Specific questions about the position can be addressed to Dr. Kyra Pyke, Dean of the Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation (ksrdean@ualberta.ca).

At the University of Alberta, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible hiring process for all candidates. If you require accommodations to participate in the interview process, please let us know at the time of booking your interview and we will make every effort to accommodate your needs.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. If suitable Canadian citizens or permanent residents cannot be found, other individuals will be considered.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.

The University of Alberta is committed to an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. We encourage women; First Nations, Métis and Inuit persons; members of visible minority groups; persons with disabilities; persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression; and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas and the University to apply.

Note: This opportunity will be available until midnight January 8, 2025, Edmonton, Alberta local time.