Assistant/Associate Professor of Kinesiology
About The Position
The Department of Kinesiology, Health Promotion and Recreation in the College of Public Affairs and Health Sciences at the University of North Texas invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor or tenured Associate Professor of Kinesiology. The position seeks expertise in sports nutrition and/or nutritional supplementation, exercise physiology, sport psychology, human performance psychology, or related areas. The successful candidate will advance research on sport and exercise nutrition, performance, recovery, health, and/or adaptation, and bring an established research program and commitment to student mentoring. The role is based in a collaborative, interdisciplinary setting that values innovative research, student success, and community impact. The department has more than 1,100 undergraduate students and offers a master’s degree in Kinesiology and a Ph.D. in Human Performance and Movement Science. Graduate students may specialize in applied physiology, performance psychology, or movement science. Well-equipped collaborative research space is available to support the selected candidate’s research. The university welcomes candidates with experience at HSI/MSIs and/or proficiency in languages spoken by its diverse campus community. The position is located in Denton and has a Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. work schedule. Compensation is competitive and commensurate with qualifications, experience, discipline, university guidelines, and available funding. The position is security sensitive. Applications will be reviewed beginning November 15 and accepted until the position is filled.
Requirements
- For appointment as Assistant Professor: Ph.D. in Exercise Physiology, Psychology, Nutrition, Kinesiology, Exercise Science, or a closely related discipline; ABD candidates may be considered, but the Ph.D. must be conferred by the appointment date.
- For appointment as Assistant Professor: Evidence of a strong and growing research program with significant publication potential.
- For appointment as Assistant Professor: Evidence of potential to obtain external funding.
- For appointment as Assistant Professor: Evidence of potential for excellence in undergraduate and graduate teaching.
- For appointment as Associate Professor: Ph.D. in Exercise Physiology, Psychology, Nutrition, Kinesiology, Exercise Science, or a closely related discipline.
- For appointment as Associate Professor: Qualifications for appointment with tenure at the rank of Associate Professor.
- For appointment as Associate Professor: An established, continuous record of peer-reviewed publications demonstrating sustained scholarly excellence.
- For appointment as Associate Professor: Demonstrated potential to obtain external funding.
- For appointment as Associate Professor: Demonstrated excellence in undergraduate and graduate teaching.
- For appointment as Associate Professor: Experience mentoring graduate students and early-career faculty.
Nice To Haves
- Postdoctoral research experience.
- Scholarly publications in high-impact journals.
- National or international recognition in sports nutrition and/or nutritional supplementation research, exercise physiology, or human performance psychology.
- Ongoing and transferable externally funded research grants.
- Evidence of a successful, externally funded research program.
- Experience developing interdisciplinary research initiatives.
- Leadership experience within academic programs or professional organizations.
- Experience with HSI/MSIs and/or proficiency in Spanish, Vietnamese, American Sign Language, Chinese (Cantonese, Mandarin, or other variations), Arabic, Tagalog, Farsi, French, or Yoruba.
Responsibilities
- Lead and expand a nationally recognized, externally funded research program.
- Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in areas of expertise.
- Mentor master’s and doctoral students and foster a collaborative, productive research environment.
- Publish high-impact scholarly work and present research at national and international conferences.
- Develop interdisciplinary collaborations across the university and with external partners.
- Provide leadership in curriculum development, faculty mentoring, and strategic program growth.
- Contribute to departmental, college, university, and professional service.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
