Limited Term Assistant Professor – Faculty of Kinesiology

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Limited Term Assistant Professor – Faculty of Kinesiology
Job ID: 36124
Location: Main Campus

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Description

The Faculty of Kinesiology at the University of Calgary invites applications for a limited term Assistant Professor (Teaching) position in the area of human anatomy. The duration of the contract is December 15, 2025, through to December 31, 2026.

The successful candidate will teach a range of undergraduate courses, including:

Winter 2026
• KNES 260: Human Anatomy & Physiology II (anatomy content & course coordination)
• KNES 460: Laboratory Practicum: Anatomy
• KNES 503.93: Anatomy in Action

Spring 2026
• KNES 259: Human Anatomy & Physiology I (online, anatomy content & course coordination)

Summer 2026
• KNES 260: Human Anatomy & Physiology II (online, anatomy content & course coordination)

Fall 2026
• KNES 259: Human Anatomy & Physiology I (anatomy content & course coordination)
• KNES 460: Laboratory Practicum: Anatomy
• KNES 590: Honours Thesis (with support from Senior Associate Dean’s office)

Current course calendar descriptions are available on our website by searching course codes (https://calendar.ucalgary.ca/courses?cq=&page=1).

Applicants must have:
• A PhD in a relevant field, such as kinesiology, anatomy, exercise science, movement science
• Evidence of successful teaching in human anatomy at the post-secondary level
• First-hand experience conducting and teaching dissection and prosection
• A track-record of using active and experiential teaching approaches in the classroom, including working with human tissue materials and anatomical models
• Familiarity with a range of teaching and learning pedagogies; engagement in the scholarship of teaching and learning as related to anatomy, kinesiology, or a related field
• Experience using online teaching methods including synchronous and asynchronous teaching as well as demonstrating the ability to integrate technology into lecture and laboratory sessions

How to apply:
Please apply online using the ‘Apply Now’ link on UCalgary Careers webpage via https://careers.ucalgary.ca/jobs/16927774-limited-term-assistant-professor-faculty-of-kinesiology.
A complete application should be submitted in a single pdf, and include the following:
• Cover letter and curriculum vitae
• Names and contact information for three referees
• Teaching dossier, including a statement on teaching philosophy and evidence of successful teaching (if available)
• Statement on equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility, identifying the applicant’s contributions or potential contributions to advancing a culture of equity and inclusion

Application deadline is November 19, 2025.

Questions may be addressed to:
Dr. William Bridel
Senior Associate Dean, Academic Programs, Faculty of Kinesiology
knes.sadean@ucalgary.ca

The University of Calgary has launched an institution-wide Indigenous Strategy (https://www.ucalgary.ca/indigenous-strategy/) committing to creating a rich, vibrant, and culturally competent campus that welcomes and supports Indigenous Peoples, encourages Indigenous community partnerships, is inclusive of Indigenous perspectives in all that we do.

As an equitable and inclusive employer, the University of Calgary recognizes that a diverse staff/faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We are committed to removing barriers that have been historically encountered by some people in our society. We strive to recruit individuals who will further enhance our diversity and will support their academic and professional success while they are here. In particular, we encourage members of the designated groups (women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible/racialized minorities, and diverse sexual orientation and gender identities) to apply. To ensure a fair and equitable assessment, we offer accommodation at any stage during the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. Questions regarding [diversity] EDI at UCalgary can be sent to the Office of Institutional Commitments (equity@ucalgary.ca) and requests for accommodations can be sent to Human Resources (hrhire@ucalgary.ca).

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. In this connection, at the time of your application, please answer the following question: Are you a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada? (Yes/No)

For a listing of all academic opportunities at the University of Calgary, view our Academic Careers website (http://careers.ucalgary.ca/pages/academic-careers).

About the University of Calgary
UCalgary is Canada’s entrepreneurial university, located in Canada’s most enterprising city. It is a top research university and one of the highest-ranked universities of its age. Founded in 1966, its 36,000 students experience an innovative learning environment, made rich by research, hands-on experiences and entrepreneurial thinking. It is Canada’s leader in the creation of start-ups. Start something today at the University of Calgary. For more information, visit ucalgary.ca.

About Calgary, Alberta
Calgary is one of the world’s cleanest cities and has been named one of the world’s most livable cities for years. Calgary is a city of leaders – in business, community, philanthropy and volunteerism. Calgarians benefit from a growing number of world-class dining and cultural events and enjoy more days of sunshine per year than any other major Canadian city. Calgary is less than an hour’s drive from the majestic Rocky Mountains and boasts the most extensive urban pathway and bikeway network in North America.

About Kinesiology
To learn more about the Faculty of Kinesiology please visit our website: Faculty of Kinesiology (https://kinesiology.ucalgary.ca/).

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