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Assistant Professor - Psychological Basis in Kinesiology

London, Ontario, Canada

The School of Kinesiology in the Faculty of Health Sciences at Western University promotes the benefits of physical activity to society by providing a multidisciplinary approach to the discovery, dissemination, and application of related knowledge and outcomes. The School of Kinesiology is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community where members from all backgrounds can live, learn, and thrive together. Kinesiology is home to the International Centre for Olympic Studies (including Paralympic Studies) and the Sport and Social Impact Research Group. Kinesiology at Western is ranked 20th in the world for Sport Related Subjects (QS 2024). The School of Kinesiology champions three research clusters focusing on physical activity and 1) Brain Health, 2) Mobility, and 3) Social Impact, with strong links to Faculty Research Centres in Activity and Aging, and Health Equity and Social Inclusion. 

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Position Overview

We invite applications for a probationary (tenure-track) position at the rank of Assistant Professor with expertise in the psychological basis of kinesiology. The successful candidate will:

  • Contribute to advancing knowledge in areas such as physical activity, exercise, sport, and/or sedentary behaviour and engage in high-quality research and teaching within these domains.

  • Contribute to and expand the School’s collaborative research agenda by building on existing strengths, teach current courses, develop new offerings that enhance the curriculum, and supervise graduate students. Their teaching and research will demonstrate potential for meaningful engagement with, and be inclusive of, students from equity-owed communities.

  • Be an innovative thinker who has experience in interdisciplinary environments, excellence in research, and a demonstrated potential to secure external research funding and produce high-quality scholarly/creative outputs aligned with one or more of the Faculty of Health Sciences Research Centres/Groups. 

  • Contribute to the ongoing work that considers how intersecting relationships of power shape individuals, groups, cultures, and ways of knowing.

  • Participate in relevant service to the School of Kinesiology, Faculty of Health Sciences, and the University, and have a demonstrated capacity to contribute substantively to an inclusive and diverse academic community.

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Candidates must hold a PhD in Kinesiology or a related field at the start of the appointment. Post-doctoral research experience is considered an asset. The impact of certain circumstances that may legitimately affect a candidate’s teaching and research will be given careful consideration. Candidates are encouraged to provide any relevant information about their experience and/or career interruptions.

 

The effective date of the appointment is January 1, 2026, or as negotiated. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The deadline for receipt of applications is June 16, 2025. 

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For questions related to this position or the selection process, please contact: Dr. Laura Misener, Director School of Kinesiology, Faculty of Health Sciences, Western University at kin.director@uwo.ca. â€‹â€‹

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Canada Research Chair (Tier 1) in Physical Activity & Health in Children/Youth with Chronic Conditions

Saskatoon, SK, Canada

The College of Kinesiology at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) invites applications for a tenured Tier 1 Canada Research Chair appointment in Physical Activity, Health, and Wellness in Children and Youth with Chronic Conditions.

 

Position Overview

The candidate for the Tier 1 CRC must be an outstanding and innovative world-class researcher recognized internationally as a leader whose accomplishments have made a major impact in the field of physical activity and health in children and youth with chronic conditions.

 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead an innovative research program focused on developing evidence-based physical activity guidelines for children and youth with chronic conditions.

  • Collaborate with community partners, schools, parents/guardians, public health and healthcare professionals, and other groups who support children and youth with chronic conditions.

  • Disseminate research findings to transform the lives of children and youth by improving the management of chronic conditions, social integration, and overall health and well-being.

 

Impact: This role has the potential to significantly improve the lives of children and youth with chronic conditions through aiding in chronic condition management, social integration, and optimizing overall health and well-being.

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For questions related to this position or the selection process, please contact: Dr. Dani Brittain, Dean of the College of Kinesiology, kin.recruitment@usask.ca.

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Tier II Canada Research Chair (CRC) in Equity in Nutrition, Physical Activity, or Health - Department of Applied Human Sciences - Faculty of Science

Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada

Position Overview: UPEI is inviting applications for a Tier II Canada Research Chair (CRC) in Equity in Nutrition, Physical Activity, or Health, to be housed within the Department of Applied Human Sciences in the Faculty of Science. We are seeking an emerging scholar whose research program and expertise broadly relates to equity in one of the following areas: food, nutrition, physical activity, sport, or health.  The successful candidate will contribute to and expand the scope of the research and teaching excellence in one or more areas described above. The successful applicant would join a community of scholars who are dedicated to exploring the relationships between sport, physical activity, nutrition and health.

 

UPEI seeks a candidate who demonstrates:

  • capacity to undertake research in an area of scholarship that involves ongoing active involvement with relevant communities, organizations, and/or institutions. UPEI and the CRC program recognize and reward the scholarship of teaching, professional service, community service, outreach, mentoring and research training, and recognize the importance and relevance of non-traditional areas of research and/or research outputs;

  • ability to obtain research funding and successfully implement research projects;

  • potential to contribute to teaching at the undergraduate or graduate levels.

 

Nominees must:

  • Be excellent emerging world-class researchers who have demonstrated research creativity;

  • Have demonstrated the potential to achieve international recognition in their fields in the next five to ten years;

  • As chairholders, have the potential to attract, develop and retain excellent trainees, students and future researchers;

  • Be proposing an original, innovative research program of high quality.

 

Application packages should include a letter of intent, a research and teaching dossier including an updated curriculum vitae, a statement of research achievements and future objectives, an overview of how EDIDA are integrated into the applicant’s research design and practices, and the names and contact of at least three referees. Applications must be sent as one PDF file to the UPEI Office of Research Services, attention Maria Steele (mlsteele@upei.ca ).​​

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Post-Doctoral Research Fellowship: Promoting the health of children with Rett syndrome at the University of Alabama at Birmingham 

Birmingham, Alabama, USA

Full-time mentored research training experience with stipend.

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Position Overview: A post-doctoral scholar position is open to develop an online health and wellness program for children with Rett syndrome (RS) and their families. A major emphasis is to improve the quality of life (QOL) of both the child and family and facilitate the inclusion of children with RS in school and community events. The post-doctoral scholar will work with their mentors and a team of experts to develop a comprehensive telewellness program referred to as the WINNERS (Wellness Innovation Network – a Nurturing Environment for Rett Syndrome) project.

 

The project will focus on establishing an online healthcare-to-wellness program that extends the continuity of care from clinical services to home- and community-based health promotion/wellness. The post-doctoral scholar will contribute to the design, interpretation, and execution of studies on Rett syndrome, beginning with a scoping review of the health/wellness literature. They will also facilitate focus groups with families and experts in Rett syndrome to inform the development of WINNERS. The role includes manuscript
preparation and delivering oral presentations at national and international Rett syndrome meetings.

 

The post-doctoral scholar must be self-motivated and have a strong interest in the health implications of children with Rett syndrome. The successful candidate must be innovative and interested in pursuing an independent research career upon successful completion of the fellowship. Ph.D. in one or more of the following areas: health promotion, nutrition science, psychology, neurology, special education, disability, rehabilitation sciences.

 

Mentors: James Rimmer, Ph.D., Director of the Center for Engagement in Disability Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, School of Health Professions, Lakeshore Foundation Endowed Chair in Health Promotion and Rehabilitation Sciences, Professor, School of Health Professions, Department of Occupational Therapy, Adjunct Professor, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation; and Amitha Ananth, M.D., Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatics, Division of Pediatric Neurology, Heersink School of Medicine.

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​Application: The interested applicant will submit their application online. Applicants should submit their CV and the names and contact information of three references by filling out this form: go.uab.edu/rettsyndromepostdoc.
 

Questions: Email at jrimmer@uab.edu.​​

If you would like to advertise your job openings with NAFAPA, please contact NAFAPA president, Dr. Meghann Lloyd (Meghann.Lloyd@ontariotechu.ca)

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