Exercise Science - Assistant Professor
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- Cover letter with contact information
- Full curriculum vitae
- Research statement that includes research accomplishments and reputed company research directions
- Teaching and mentoring statement that describes specific reputed company used to ensure effective student mentoring and a classroom environment that is welcoming, engaging, and supportive of student learning and reputed company
- Up to 3 representative publications
- A list of 3 references with their full contact information. Letters are not required at the time of application..
For additional information about the department, see https://education.utexas.edu/departments/kinesiology-health-education/. For questions regarding the application process, please contact Haleigh Wyrostek at (512) 232-5476. Questions about the position can be directed to the chair of the search committee: Dr. Hirofumi Tanaka at htanaka@austin.utexas.edu. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job