Job Description SummaryORGANIZATION'S SUMMARY STATEMENT:
The Department of Kinesiology within the School of Public Health at the University of Maryland College Park (https://sph.umd.edu/academics/departments-units/department-kinesiology) invites applications for a 9-month tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor. The department is seeking a highly motivated and collaborative scientist in the area of biomechanics. Applicants for this position should have strong potential for research excellence in the understanding of mechanical, neuromuscular, and/or computational mechanisms underlying human movement across the lifespan. Applicants with research foci in the areas of musculoskeletal biomechanics, neuromechanics, injury and rehabilitation, wearable sensing, movement analytics, and/or biomechanics of aging and disease are encouraged to apply.
The successful candidate will be expected to establish and sustain a high-quality, extramurally funded research program, teach undergraduate and graduate courses in biomechanics and related areas, advise and mentor graduate students, and serve on comprehensive examination committees and department committees. Special consideration will be given to candidates who complement ongoing research within the department.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
Candidates should possess a doctoral degree in kinesiology, biomechanics, biomedical engineering, mechanical engineering, exercise science, or a closely related field.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Demonstrated expertise in the biomechanics of human movement.
Evidence of (or demonstrated potential for) a sustainable and focused research program.
Evidence of experience with advanced laboratory (clinical, basic, biomechanical, or computational) methodologies
Evidence of (or demonstrated potential for) a strong publication record in kinesiology.
Evidence of (or demonstrated potential for) high-quality teaching and mentoring in kinesiology.
Evidence of strong communication, collaboration, and leadership skills within a research team.
Preferences:
Postdoctoral research experience is strongly preferred.
There should be evidence of the potential to obtain extramural funding.
Evidence of classroom teaching experience and research mentoring is desirable.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
No unusual physical or environmental demands
Normal classroom teaching demands
Using a computer and keyboard
Sitting for periods of time
Standing for periods of time
Using lab or mechanical equipment
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:
N/A
Additional Job DetailsRequired Application Materials:
Cover letter describing interests, qualifications, and current research
Curriculum vitae
Three representative publications that are illustrative of their research expertise
List of three references (letters not required at time of application)
Applications will be held in confidence until finalists are invited for campus interviews. References will not be contacted without a candidate’s consent.
Review of applications will begin on October 16, 2026 and continue until the position is filled.
Best Consideration Date:
10/16/2026
Posting Close Date:
N/A
Open Until Filled:
Yes
No
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SPHL-Kinesiology
Worker Sub-TypeFaculty Regular
Salary Range$100,000-$110,000
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