Be at the forefront of change and become part of the innovative and forward-thinking academic team at the University of Michigan-Flint's Public Health & Health Sciences Department in the rapidly expanding College of Health Sciences. The Exercise Science Program at UM-Flint is seeking a LEO Lecturer I for the Winter 2027 semester to teach for EXS 185 - Motor Control of Movement at 25% effort. This is an in-person course, with days and times for the course TBD.
Course Description: Examination of motor development, motor learning, and motor control as they relate to physical literacy, movement competency, and skill acquisition across the lifespan. Emphasis is placed on theoretical and physiological foundations of movement, the development of postural control and mobility, and the influence of individual, task, and environmental constraints on movement strategies. Students explore sensory and perceptual contributions to movement, coordination, balance, gait, and upper-extremity function, while applying evidence-based principles of motor learning, movement assessment, and skill development to diverse populations.
Provide course instruction through lectures, discussion boards, and case studies; grade assignments, quizzes, and tests; work collaboratively with department faculty.
Materials are only being accepted via Interfolio. Applicants should submit a cover letter, CV, contact information for three professional references, and proof of licensure.
For additional information, please contact Ashley Fanson, CHS HR Business Administrator, at afanson@umich.edu.
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