*Please see the online links listed for each position and/or go to NCHPAD "Jobs" at http://www.ncpad.org/employment/ for further descriptions of the job listings below.
Director, National Center on Accessibility (NCA), Indiana University Deadline for Applications: January 26, 2008
This is an appointed non-tenure track faculty position titled Academic Specialist - Director and is responsible for managing this center affiliated with the Eppley Institute for Parks and Public Lands in the Department of Recreation, Park, and Tourism Studies.
Website: http://www.indiana.edu/~uhrs/employment/merged_index.htm
Applications: Stephen A. Wolter, Executive Director, Eppley Institute for Parks & Public Lands, 501 N. Morton Street, Suite 100, Bloomington, IN 47404, sawolter@indiana.edu
Inquiries: Stephen A. Wolter, 812-855-7083, sawolter@indiana.edu
General Manager - Plus One, Chicago, Illinois
Plus One is a premier provider of corporate and luxury hotel spa fitness, wellness, and spa services and products committed to offering five-star customer service to each and every client.
Resume: hr@plusone.com, (fax) 212-269-2720
Inquiries: hr@plusone.com
Senior Scientist, Kessler Medical Rehabilitation Research and Education Center (KMRREC), American Public Health Association
KMRREC is seeking a scientist interested in developing a program in traumatic brain injury, whose skills and interest would synergize with those of other research activities and organizational vision of the center.
Website: http://www.kmrrec.org
Inquiries: Anna Barrett, 973-324-3563, abarrett@kmrrec.org
Three Faculty Positions, University of Texas at San Antonio, Department of Health and Kinesiology
- Assistant/Associate Professor in Health Promotion
- Associate Professor in Community Nutrition/Nutrition Education
- Assistant/Associate Professor in Kinesiology (Motor Development and/or Pedagogy)
Website: http://kah.utsa.edu/positions.htm
Inquiries: 210-458-5642
Two Positions, Lakeshore Foundation, Birmingham, Alabama
- Director of Health Promotion
- Recreation Specialist
Lakeshore Foundation is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization that promotes independence for persons with physically disabling conditions and opportunities to pursue active, healthy lifestyles.
Website: http://www.lakeshore.org/index.php?src=jobs
Applications: Debbie Smith, Human Resources, 4000 Ridgeway Drive, Birmingham, AL 35209, DebbieS@lakeshore.org
Inquiries: Same
Director, Camp Hope Illinois, Lake Forest, Illinois
Camp Hope is a year-round recreational and residential summer camp in the Chicago area for children, teenagers, and young adults with developmental disabilities.
Website: http://www.camphopeillinois.org
Inquiries: Lillie Romeiser, Camphopeillinois@aol.com
Prevention Specialist - Built Environment (Physical Activity and Nutrition Team), Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department, Washington
The Prevention Business Unit is seeking to fill one regular, full-time position to develop and implement programs, projects, and processes designed to increase physical activity among selected local populations.
Inquiries: John Britt, jbritt@tpchd.org, 253-798-2881
Postdoctoral Fellows, Department of Nutrition, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Position 1: Epidemiologic studies of obesity and physical activity
Position 2: Studies of obesity prevention in children
Applications: June Stevens, Professor and Chair, 919-966-7218, June_Stevens@unc.edu
Inquiries: Same
Assistant/Associate Professor in Obesity Prevention and Control, Department of Health and Human Performance, University of Houston, Texas
The Department is seeking a health specialist with an earned doctorate in physiology, epidemiology, nutrition, or psychology with an established record of investigating facets of obesity.
Website: http://www.uh.edu/provost/fac_openings
Inquiries: Dr. Mark Clarke, mclarke@mail.uh.edu
Assistant Professor, Department of Recreation, Park and Tourism Management, Penn State University, University Park, Pennsylvania
The Department invites applications for a position expected to continue or develop a funded, focused line of research; teach courses; and supervise student research.
Applications: Dr. Harry C. Zinn; Dept of Recreation, Park & Tourism Management, 801 Ford Building, University Park, PA 16802-1307
Inquiries: Dr. Harry Zinn, hzinn@psu.edu, 814-863-7849
Applied Research Scientist, Health Behavior Change, the Oregon Center for Applied Science (ORCAS), Eugene, Oregon
ORCAS has an opportunity for applicants with a background in public health, health education, health psychology, prevention science, research methodology/statistics, or a related discipline.
Applications: apply@hpcareer.net
Inquiries: HR@orcasinc.com
Exercise Science Assistant Professor (two positions), University of Nebraska at Kearney
The University invites applications for two positions to build a program with research and public health promotion emphasis in nutrition, physical activity, and obesity prevention.
Website: https://employment.unk.edu/
Applications: https://employment.unk.edu/ (apply online), employment@unk.edu
Inquiries: Kate Heelan, Director, 308-865-8180, heelanka@unk.edu; or 308-865-8655
Assistant/Associate Professor of Exercise Physiology, Department of Exercise, Sport, and Leisure Studies, University of Tennessee, Knoxville
The Department is seeking an applied researcher in health behavior change with research specialization in the application of exercise physiology to combat current problems such as obesity, chronic disease, or youth inactivity.
Website: http://cehhs.utk.edu/news/positions.html
Applications: David Bassett, Dept of Exercise, Sport, and Leisure Studies, 1914 Andy Holt Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37996-2710; Phone: 865-974-9045, Fax: 865-974-8981
Inquiries: Same
Program Coordinator, TRAILS, Kenai Peninsula Independent Living Center, Homer, Alaska
TRAILS is an inclusive recreation program that serves three major communities on the Kenai Peninsula. This position is responsible for developing and implementing year-round activities and adventure.
Applications: ilc@xyz.net
Inquiries: Same
Assistant/Associate Professor, Department of Nutrition, Food Studies and Public Health, New York University (NYU), New York City
NYU invites candidates with an advanced degree in Public Health for this tenure-track appointment.
Applications: Professor Sally Guttmacher, 35 West 4th Street, 10th Floor, New York, NY 10012-1172, Phone: 212-998-5580, Fax: 212-995-4194, nutrition@nyu.edu (subject: faculty search)
Inquiries: Same
Physical Activity Behavior and Health Faculty Position, Department of Kinesiology, University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia
The Department seeks to fill an assistant or associate professor position with preferred research and teaching expertise related to public health/preventive medicine, with an emphasis on children and youths.
Website: http://www.coe.uga.edu/employment/kinesiology/
Applications: Rod Dishman, rdishman@uga.edu
Inquiries: Rod Dishman, 706-542-9840
Assistant/Associate Professor, Department of Kinesiology, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan
The Department is seeking a behavioral scientist specializing in prevention or public health with an expertise in physical activity intervention, which may also include exercise and sport settings.
Website: http://edweb6.educ.msu.edu/kin
Applications: Daniel R. Gould, Ph.D., Dept of Kinesiology, 210 IM Sports Circle Building, East Lansing, MI, 48824-1049, drgould@msu.edu.
Inquiries: jce@msu.edu, kap@msu.edu, carls122@msu.edu, or fiferang@msu.edu.
Tenure-track Faculty Positions (2), Department of Kinesiology, Boise State University, Boise, Idaho
Two positions are available for individuals with primary expertise in biomechanics and measurement/statistics and secondary qualifications in health education/promotion, exercise science, or athletic training.
Website: http://hrs.boisestate.edu/joblistings/faculty/ed0011_12-78.shtml
Inquiries: Linda Petlichkoff, 208-426-1231, lindapetlichkoff@boisestate.edu; Ron Pfeiffer, 208-426-3709, rpfeiffer@boisestate.edu