Tenure Track Faculty Position - Adapted Sport

Competition 1694

The Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation at the University of Alberta invites applications for an Assistant or Associate Professor rank Tenure track position in the area of Adapted Sport/Parasport.  The scholarship may be approached from a range of underlying disciplines (e.g. motor learning, physiology, biomechanics, behavioural medicine, coaching studies, psychology). This position has an anticipated start date of July 1, 2025.

The successful candidate will be expected to develop an innovative and robust externally-funded research program, teach both graduate and undergraduate courses, supervise graduate and undergraduate students, and provide service to the Faculty and the University, as well as to professional and external communities. The successful candidate will have the capacity to teach courses in our graduate programs and our Kinesiology undergraduate degrees within the adapted physical activity major and in other area(s) of expertise. The successful candidate will have excellent potential to engage with The Steadward Centre, furthering its research, teaching and outreach mandate. Preference will be given to candidates with teaching capacity and research programs that extend and complement current adapted physical activity expertise and serve instructional needs in the Faculty. 

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates must hold a PhD in Kinesiology or related discipline at the start date of their appointment.

Working at the University of Alberta

The University of Alberta, its buildings, labs, and research stations are primarily located on the traditional territory of Cree, Blackfoot, Métis, Nakota Sioux, Iroquois, Dene, and Ojibway/Saulteaux/Anishinaabe nations; lands that are now known as part of Treaties 6, 7, and 8 and homeland of the Métis. The University of Alberta respects the sovereignty, lands, histories, languages, knowledge systems, and cultures of First Nations, Métis and Inuit nations.

The University of Alberta is a community filled with change makers, relationship builders, and world shapers who lead with purpose each and every day. We are home to more than 40,000 students in 200+ undergraduate and 500+ graduate programs, over 13,000 faculty and staff, 260,000 alumni worldwide and have been recognized as one of Canada’s Greenest Employers for over a decade.

Greater Edmonton, with more than one million residents, is a beautiful city straddling a spectacular river valley which boasts one of North America’s longest urban parkland of biking and hiking trails. The city offers a rich cultural life and diverse recreational opportunities, including more than thirty major annual festivals. Edmonton is located only a few hours from Banff and Jasper National Parks, which offer skiing in winter and excellent hiking and sightseeing in summer. Edmonton is globally connected, with an international airport that offers non-stop service to many destinations around the world.

Faculty Context

The Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation is consistently ranked in the top 20 faculties of its type worldwide (QS World University Rankings). It is home to approximately 1400 undergraduate students and 130 graduate students. In addition to its 4 undergraduate degree programs, the Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation also offers Masters degrees, a suite of graduate certificates, and a world-class PhD program.  The Faculty is also home to The Steadward Center, providing leadership in Adapted Physical Activity and Parasport development, annually serving more than 1000 children and adults experiencing disability and training more than 250 students. As part of the Faculty, the Centre’s strong research and education focus allow it to deliver innovative programs and to share proven expertise with community fitness and sport leaders across Alberta and beyond.

How to Apply

To have your application considered, please select the Apply Online icon below and submit the following

• A curriculum vitae, (Attach under "CV")
• A cover letter identifying your interest in the position and aligned experience, (Attach under "Cover Letter")
• A research dossier, (Attach under "Research Plan")
• A teaching dossier, (Attach under "Interests")
• 2 published papers that exemplify their work, (Attach as one document under "Publications")
• An equity, diversity and inclusion statement that includes the candidate’s contributions and plans to advance EDI in their research, teaching and service, (Attach under "Equity, Diversity and Inclusion")
• Names and contact information for three individuals who can provide letters of reference, (Attach under "References")

Specific questions about the position can be addressed to Dr. Kyra Pyke, Dean of the Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation (ksrdean@ualberta.ca).

At the University of Alberta, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible hiring process for all candidates. If you require accommodations to participate in the interview process, please let us know at the time of booking your interview and we will make every effort to accommodate your needs.