Assistant/Associate Professor (Tenure-Track), Division of Kinesiology, Health, and Sport Studies
Wayne State University is searching for an experiencedAssistant/Associate Professor (Tenure-Track), Division of Kinesiology, Health, and Sport Studiesat its Detroit campus location.
Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society.
Position Overview:
Wayne State University, a premier urban research institution located in the heart of Detroit, invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor in the Division of Kinesiology, Health, and Sport Studies. We seek a dynamic scholar with expertise in lifespan health in diverse and vulnerable populations, including, but not limited to, maternal and child health, aging populations, and individuals who are neurodiverse or who live with intellectual or physical disabilities.
The ideal candidate will bring a research agenda that advances health promotion and addresses the unique health needs of individuals across the lifespan who are most commonly impacted by negative social, economic and health outcomes. The position is intended to enhance our existing team of lifespan health promotion researchers, scholars and graduate students by contributing a complementary area of expertise that will complement and accelerate interdisciplinary collaborations within the division and in partnerships with others university units and partner agencies. The successful candidate will demonstrate potential for high-impact scholarship, external funding, and teaching excellence, while contributing to Wayne State's mission as a leading urban research university dedicated to community engagement and health promotion.
Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will be expected to:
Develop and sustain a nationally recognized research agenda in an aspect of lifespan health promotion with an emphasis on diverse and historically underrepresented populations (including, but not limited to, neurodiverse individuals, people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, those with physical disabilities, maternal and child health populations, and/or older adults).
Pursue external funding in collaboration within the division, broader university and community partners.
Teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses.
Supervise and mentoring graduate students.
Provide meaningful service to the division, college, university, and professional field.
Additional Responsibilities:
We are especially interested in candidates whose expertise focuses on health promotion across the lifespan with an emphasis on diverse metropolitan communities. Scholars with research addressing neurodiversity, intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), physical disability, healthy aging, and/or maternal and child health (pre-birth through early childhood) are strongly encouraged to apply. Additionally, candidates with a track record of designing and evaluating effective health promotion programs and interventions in urban and community-based settings will be well-positioned to contribute to our mission of advancing our team-science approach to research, teaching, and service.
Why Wayne State?
Wayne State University is a nationally recognized Carnegie R1 research university situated in the heart of Detroit. As Michigan's only urban research institution, our mission is deeply tied to serving diverse communities, advancing population health, and preparing the next generation of scholars and practitioners. Faculty benefit from a unique environment that fosters interdisciplinary collaboration, community engagement, and innovative research with real-world impact. The successful candidate will join a vibrant team committed to advancing health across the lifespan and improving health outcomes for the unique communities in and surrounding Detroit and beyond.
About Us:
The Division of Kinesiology, Health, and Sport Studies (KHS) has a strong, collaborative culture that values interdisciplinary synergies and partnerships. These cross-disciplinary collaborations are a tremendous asset to our faculty, providing access to resources, expertise, and intellectual exchange through extensive leveraging of partnerships within the division, the College of
Education, WSU generally, and throughout our vast network of community partners. For example, our faculty have strong collaborations across the School of Medicine; Michigan Developmental Disabilities Institute; Institute of Gerontology; Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan, Michigan Veteran's Administration, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services; Detroit Area Agency on Aging; Alzheimer's Association of Michigan; Special Olympics; most regional K-12 school districts; among many others.
Qualifications:
Doctorate (Ph.D., Ed.D. or equivalent) in kinesiology, public health, health promotion, rehabilitation science, or a related and complementary field.
Evidence of scholarly productivity and potential for securing external funding.
Demonstrated experience with health promotion in diverse populations.
Commitment to collaborative, interdisciplinary, and team-science research and community-based partnerships.
Evidence of effective teaching in higher education and student mentorship.
School/College/Division:
H10 - Health & Physical Education
Primary Department:
H1007 - Kinesiology, Health & Sports Studies
Employment Type:
Regular Employee
Job @type: Full Time
Job category: Staff/Administrative
Funding/Salary Information:
Annual Salary: Compensation will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Working Conditions:
Normal office environment.
Job Openings:
Number of openings: 1
Reposted position: No
Background check requirements:
University policy requires certain persons who are offered employment to undergo a background check, including a criminal history check, before starting work. If you are offered employment, the university will inform you if a background check is required.
The university welcomes applications from persons with disabilities and veterans. Wayne State is an equal opportunity employer.
