Assistant Professor Exercise Physiology - Al Ain, United Arab Emirates - UNITED ARAB EMIRATES UNIVERSITY

Description

The United Arab Emirates University invites applications for a position of Associate Professor in Exercise Physiology. Qualified candidates at all levels will be considered at a rank commensurate with academic accomplishments.

Candidates are expected to have a strong commitment to teaching excellence and student advising at the undergraduate and graduate levels, a demonstrable research capability that will enable the candidate to develop and sustain an internally and/or externally funded research program in his/her area of expertise, publish his/her research findings in refereed journals, and actively engage in promoting the growth of the UAE University.

The application package should include a cover letter, a detailed resume, a brief description of current/future research activities, teaching philosophy, and courses taught.

English is the language of instruction and communication. Screening of applications will continue until the position is filled.

The responsibilities of an exercise physiologist include:
Conduct stress tests, using electrocardiograph (EKG) machines. Demonstrate correct use of exercise equipment or performance of exercise routines.

Develop exercise programs to improve participant strength, flexibility, endurance, or circulatory functioning, in accordance with exercise science standards, regulatory requirements, and credentialing requirements.

Explain exercise program or physiological testing procedures to participants. Interpret exercise program participant data to evaluate progress or identify needed program changes. Measure amount of body fat, using such equipment as hydrostatic scale, skinfold calipers, or tape measures. Measure oxygen consumption or lung functioning, using spirometers. Perform routine laboratory tests of blood samples for cholesterol level or glucose tolerance. Prescribe individualized exercise programs, specifying equipment such as treadmill, exercise bicycle, ergometers, or perceptual goggles. Provide clinical oversight of exercise for participants at all risk levels. Recommend methods to increase lifestyle physical activity.