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

Description

The United Arab Emirates University invitesapplications for a position of Associate Professor in ExercisePhysiology. Qualified candidates at all levels will be consideredat a rank commensurate with academic accomplishments.

Candidatesare expected to have a strong commitment to teaching excellence andstudent advising at the undergraduate and graduate levels, ademonstrable research capability that will enable the candidate todevelop and sustain an internally and/or externally funded researchprogram in his/her area of expertise, publish his/her researchfindings in refereed journals, and actively engage in promoting thegrowth of the UAE University.

The application package shouldinclude a cover letter, a detailed resume, a brief description ofcurrent/future research activities, teaching philosophy, andcourses taught.

English is the language of instruction andcommunication. Screening of applications will continue until theposition is filled.

The responsibilities of an exercisephysiologist include:
Conduct stress tests, usingelectrocardiograph (EKG) machines. Demonstrate correct use ofexercise equipment or performance of exercise routines. Developexercise programs to improve participant strength, flexibility,endurance, or circulatory functioning, in accordance with exercisescience standards, regulatory requirements, and credentialingrequirements. Explain exercise program or physiological testingprocedures to participants. Interpret exercise program participantdata to evaluate progress or identify needed program changes.
Measure amount of body fat, using such equipment as hydrostaticscale, skinfold calipers, or tape measures. Measure oxygenconsumption or lung functioning, using spirometers. Perform routinelaboratory tests of blood samples for cholesterol level or glucosetolerance. Prescribe individualized exercise programs, specifyingequipment such as treadmill, exercise bicycle, ergometers, orperceptual goggles. Provide clinical oversight of exercise forparticipants at all risk levels. Recommend methods to increaselifestyle physical activity.