Review of applications will begin January 15, 1998. The Department of Kinesiology at Kansas State University seeks a behavioral scientist for a tenure-track position with a specialization in physical activity and public health. This position will contribute to the physical activity and health research mission of the Department of Kinesiology. The Department of Kinesiology, housed in the College of Arts and Sciences, has approximately 35 graduate and 350 undergraduate students. Undergraduates receive a liberal arts degree in Kinesiology and may emphasize graduate school preparation or physical activity promotion.
Graduate students emphasize physiological or behavioral aspects of human movement.
Candidates must have a Ph.D. Evidence of expertise in physical activity behavior change theories and interventions must be demonstrated. Preference will be given to individuals interested in working with research teams conducting community trial interventions studies promoting physical activity in youth and older adult populations and clinical trial studies on the biological and psychological plausibility of physical activity as a health behavior. Candidates should demonstrate a strong potential to establish an independent, extramurally funded research program and to teach undergraduate and graduate students. Postdoctoral experience is desired. Conduct a nationally-recognized research program, seek extramural support for scholarly activities, instruct undergraduate and graduate students, and perform service to the department, university and profession.