Postdoctoral Research Assoc - Kinesiology Health Promo and Recreation
- University of North Texas at Dallas
- Location: Denton, Texas
- Category: Postdoctoral-Researcher Other
- Posting Date: 07/06/2023
- Application Deadline: Open until filled
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| UNT System Overview | Welcome to the University of North Texas System . The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco , the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law , and the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth . We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year. We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an inclusive environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team. Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu. |
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| Posting Title | Postdoctoral Research Assoc - Kinesiology Health Promo and Recreation |
| Department | UNT-Kinesiolgy, Hlth Promo, & Rec-132320 |
| College/School | College of Education |
| Job Location | Denton |
| Full Time/Part Time | Full-Time |
| Retirement Eligibility | ORP Eligible |
| Additional Retirement Information | For more information on retirement plan options, please visit https://hr.untsystem.edu/benefits/retirement-plans/index.php . |
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| Department Summary | The Department of Kinesiology, Health Promotion, and Recreation has over 1,300 undergraduate majors and 100 graduate students (MS and PhD) across several specializations including sport and exercise psychology, exercise physiology, and sport pedagogy & motor behavior; PhD students are trained through collaborative programs with other UNT departments. Research facilities include the Pediatric Movement and Physical Activity Laboratory, Sport and Exercise Psychophysiology Laboratory, Behavioral Neuroscience Research Laboratory, Sport Physical Activity and Health Laboratory, Applied Physiology Laboratory, Physical Activity and Psychomotor Learning Laboratory, and Integrated Metabolism and Disease Prevention Laboratory. The facilities and equipment are available for shared use by the successful candidate. The following video highlights the capabilities of our laboratories for current and future research. The University of North Texas is a student-focused, public, research university located in Denton, Texas. Denton is a town of 136,000 people and offers a peaceful haven for study and research with close access to both outdoor and city amenities. UNT is located 36 miles north of the center of Dallas and only 26 miles north of DFW International Airport. The DFW Metroplex offers a wealth of job opportunities, entertainment, shopping, arts, and professional sport teams. With a total enrollment over 40,000 students, UNT is one of the largest universities in the state of Texas. UNT’s official Carnegie Classification is Doctoral University: Highest Research Activity (formerly R1). The university is highly diverse, being ranked in the top 8% of USA universities based on racial, geographic, gender, and age diversity. UNT was also rated among the nation’s top 100 for social mobility and ethnic diversity by U.S. News & World Report (2020 College Rankings). UNT continues to meet or exceed the criteria to be designated as a Minority and Hispanic Serving Institution, with 52.6% of the undergraduate student body representing minority populations. UNT has a highly diverse campus with a wide range of languages spoken in addition to English. We welcome candidates who have experience with HSI/MSIs and/or who speak Spanish, Vietnamese, American Sign Language, Chinese (Cantonese, Mandarin and other variations), Arabic, Tagalog, Farsi, French, or/and Yoruba. |
| Position Summary | The Department of Kinesiology, Health Promotion, and Recreation (KHPR) invites applications for a full-time, twelve-month Post-Doctoral Associate in Physical Activity, Nutrition & Early Childhood and Project Coordinator for the Head Start to Healthy Lifestyles (HSHL) grant project, supported by the United States Department of Agriculture and Texas Department of Health & Human Services. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the continued development and success of the department through program coordination, research, and outreach. Candidates from underrepresented populations are encouraged to apply. The post-doctoral associate and program coordinator hired for this position is expected to demonstrate a record of program coordination, scholarly research in the field of Physical Activity and Early Childhood or Nutrition as indicated by publications in quality journal outlets, professional presentations, and efforts to receive external funding. As a project coordinator, he/she will be directly responsible for assisting with the day-to-day operations of the HSHL project. Duties may include: · Conducting training sessions and project activities with Head Start center administrators, teachers, and parents; · Monitoring the physical activity intervention; · Managing administrative tasks, timelines, and record-keeping associated with implementing and maintaining the HSHL project; and · Collaborating, complementing, and expanding ongoing research efforts within the department and partnering organizations and addressing health disparities in underserved populations. |
| Minimum Qualifications | · PhD (or equivalent) in Physical Activity and Early Childhood or Nutrition or related field (e.g., exercise science, public health, psychology, etc.) at time of appointment. · Demonstrated ability to develop, implement, and evaluate effective plans, programs, policies, and practices related to early childhood and family physical activity and nutrition programs. · Evidence of program management experiences and skills such as leading, coordinating, and overseeing activities of participant recruitment and consenting, orientation, and compliance, as well as budgeting, and evaluating program outcomes. · Focused and active research agenda as evidenced by publications in high quality journal outlets and potential for extramural funding. · Demonstrated commitment to working with young children and families from diverse racial, ethnic, cultural and linguistic backgrounds as well as other underserved populations. · Excellent interpersonal skills and shown ability to lead and work creatively with numerous stakeholders and being detailed oriented. |
| Preferred Qualifications | · Research focusing on young children’s physical activity and nutrition as well as parental impact in underrepresented and/or diverse populations. · Professional experience working with program/project management, diverse young children and families, and health and human service agencies such as Head Start. · Experience working with a SNAP-Ed program, Education Administration Reporting System (EARS), and Program Evaluation and Reporting System (PEARS) |
| Required License / Registration / Certification | |
| Physical Requirements | Ability to communicate |
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| Security Sensitive | This is a security sensitive position. |
| EEO Statement | The University of North Texas System and its component institutions are committed to equal opportunity and comply with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University of North Texas System and its component institutions do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, and employment practices. |
| Driving University Vehicle | No |
Job Duties
| Description of Job Duty | Conduct training sessions and project activities with Head Start center administrators, teachers, and parents; cultivates and maintains relationships with appropriate stakeholders. Acts as point of contact for stakeholders related to the program |
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| Description of Job Duty | Plans, promotes, implements, and disseminates HSHL program information and activities; monitor the physical activity intervention; assist with oversight for student employees and related duties |
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| Description of Job Duty | Manage administrative tasks, timelines, and provide technical, programmatic, process improvement, and data analysis support; and record-keeping associated with implementing and maintain the HSHL project |
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| Description of Job Duty | Collaborate, complement, and expand ongoing research efforts within the department and partnering organizations and address health disparities in underserved populations. |
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Posting Detail Information
| Posting Number | F1254P |
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| Special Instructions to Applicants | |
| Quicklink for Posting | https://jobs.untsystem.edu/postings/74053 |
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