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Assistant Professor, Health Services Administration
Position Announcment: Assistant Professor, Health Services Administration The School of Public Health at the University of Maryland, College Park invites applications and nominations for a tenure track assistant professor position in the Department of Health Services Administration (http://sph.umd.edu/hlsa/) with the appointment effective as of August, 2009. Tenured faculty are responsible for teaching, research and service. This position will have the specific responsibilities of developing health services administration and/or health policy research and obtaining outside funding to support this research; developing and teaching graduate courses, advising graduate students, and supervising graduate research projects in a newly developing program in health services administration; and assisting with accreditation. The candidate must possess an earned doctorate in health services administration, public policy, health policy, public health, health services research, health management, business or related areas and experience conducting applied research relevant to health services administration and policy. He or She must have the demonstrated capacity in quantitative research as well as experience with state and/or federal legislative health services policy and/or health management issues is preferred. Teaching skills, strong communication skills, and ability to collaborate with colleagues and project researchers are necessary. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. The School of Public Health at the University of Maryland is pioneering the future of public health by transforming research into effective strategies and policies that improve lives. The school and department are committed to promoting and protecting health and well being in Maryland and beyond through scholarship and service. The Department of Health Services Administration plays a significant role in this mission. We are seeking a team-oriented individual to join a vibrant, expanding organization that is developing a new masters in health services administration and health services research doctoral degree program Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled. Electronic submissions are required. For best consideration, applicants should submit, via email, a vita, a letter of application, a short description of current research programs and future research plans, and the names, addresses and contact information of three references by November 1, 2008 to: Sue Anne Swartz, Coordinator of Search
The University of Maryland is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer
Position Vacancy: Assistant Professor, Occupational Biomechanics for the Department of Kinesiology The Department of Kinesiology at the University of Maryland-College Park (http://sph.umd.edu/KNES/) is seeking a faculty member with expertise in occupational biomechanics. This position offers an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic faculty of Kinesiology which is among the best departments in the field (PhD program ranked 3rd nationally). This is an interdisciplinary departmental environment in which collaborations within the department, school, and campus programs are expected and encouraged. The Department of Kinesiology is uniquely positioned to develop outreach and partnership efforts in conjunction with the other departmental faculty and those in the School of Public Health and the Department of Bioengineering. Qualifications: Doctorate in biomechanics with an emphasis on human factors and ergonomics in workplaces, schools, and/or homes, evidence of a sustainable and focused research program, evidence of a productive publication history, and strong potential to attract significant extramural funding. Post-doctoral experience desirable. The candidate's research should be consistent with the goals of a department of Kinesiology and a School of Public Health Responsibilities: Develop and maintain a nationally recognized program of original research, including collaborative activities with current faculty. Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in the candidate's area of expertise that complement existing curricular offerings. Develop and maintain an externally funded research program. Salary: Competitive and commensurate with qualifications. Location: College Park is ideally situated between metropolitan Washington, D.C., and Baltimore. This area offers unique opportunities for collaborative activities with federal laboratories and agencies as well as a number of other research universities. Appointment: 9 month tenure-track appointment to begin on August 23, 2009, although an earlier start date is possible. Closing Date: Reviewing application materials will begin October 20, 2008. The search will continue until a suitable candidate is identified. Application: Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply. Candidates should submit a curriculum vita, a statement of research focus including current and planned research activities, copies of selected research/scholarly articles, and the names and contact information (telephone and e-mail) of 3 references to Ms Irene Hruzd. Please address any questions regarding the position to Dr. John Jeka, Search Committee Chair (email: jjeka@umd.edu phone: 301.405.2512) or Dr. Jae Shim (email: jkshim@umd.edu phone: 301.405.2492). All materials should be directed to: Ms. Irene Hruzd
The University of Maryland is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer
Position Vacancy: Assistant Professors in
Translational Kinesiology with emphasis in Physical Activity Intervention The Department of Kinesiology at the University of Maryland-College Park (http://sph.umd.edu/KNES/) is seeking three faculty members with expertise in physical activity intervention and/or epidemiology. These positions offer an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic faculty of Kinesiology that is committed to strengthening its impact in the area of physical activity intervention. The department has strong research programs in cognitive motor neuroscience, exercise physiology, and physical cultural studies and a PhD program that is ranked 3rd nationally. This is an interdisciplinary departmental environment in which collaborations within the department, school, and campus programs are expected and encouraged. In these three positions, the Department of Kinesiology seeks strong scholars with backgrounds in Kinesiology who are committed to translating kinesiological research into interventional programs that have an impact. The successful candidates for these positions will be scholars whose physical intervention emphasis is in one or more of the following areas: behavioral physical activity intervention; physical activity epidemiology; and/or, socio-cultural correlates of physical activity. Qualifications: Doctorate in kinesiology or related field, evidence of a sustainable and focused research program, evidence of a productive publication history, and strong potential to attract significant extramural funding. Experience in clinical or interventional research, evidence of working in communities diverse in age and ethnicity would be desirable. The candidate's research should be consistent with the goals of a department of Kinesiology and a School of Public Health. Responsibilities: Develop and maintain a nationally recognized program of original research, including collaborative activities with current faculty. Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in the candidate's area of expertise that complement existing curricular offerings. Develop and maintain an externally funded research program. Salary: Competitive and commensurate with qualifications. Location: College Park is ideally situated between metropolitan Washington, D.C., and Baltimore. This area offers unique opportunities for collaborative activities with federal laboratories and agencies as well as a number of other research universities. Appointment: 9 month tenure-track appointment to begin on August 23, 2009, but an earlier start date is possible. Closing Date: Reviewing application materials will begin October 20, 2008. The search will continue until a suitable candidate is identified. Application: Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply. Candidates should submit a curriculum vita, a statement of research focus including current and planned research activities, copies of selected research/scholarly articles, and the names and contact information (telephone and email) of 3 references to Ms. Irene Hruzd. Please address any questions regarding the position to Dr. James Hagberg, Search Committee Chair (email: hagberg@umd.edu phone: 301.405.2487). All materials should be directed to:
The University of Maryland is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer
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