School of Education - Assistant Professor - Exercise Science; Kinesiology
About The Position
The University of Alabama at Birmingham ( UAB ) Department of Human Studies ( http://www.uab.edu/education/humanstudies/kinesiology ) is inviting applications from outstanding candidates at the rank of Assistant Professor in Exercise Science (9-month appointment). The individual selected for this position will have an emerging or established research agenda, teach courses in exercise science, pursue extramural funding to support program and research initiatives, mentor undergraduate and graduate students, and serve on departmental and university committees. This position has an anticipated start date of August 2025. Candidates must have an earned doctorate in exercise physiology or a closely related field and must demonstrate an emerging or established record of research and excellence in teaching. A competitive start-up package, shared laboratory space, and core facilities ( https://www.norc.uab.edu/corefacilities ), ( https://www.uab.edu/medicine/exercise ) are available. Preference will be given to candidates whose research builds on existing strengths in the department. The desired applicants will be able to work collaboratively within shared research space, and evidence of successful university teaching in kinesiology, exercise physiology, or a related discipline is required.
Requirements
- Candidates must have an earned doctorate in exercise physiology or a closely related field
- Demonstrate an emerging or established record of research and excellence in teaching
- Evidence of successful university teaching in kinesiology, exercise physiology, or a related discipline is required
Nice To Haves
- Preference will be given to candidates whose research builds on existing strengths in the department
- The desired applicants will be able to work collaboratively within shared research space
Responsibilities
- Teach courses in exercise science
- Pursue extramural funding to support program and research initiatives
- Mentor undergraduate and graduate students
- Serve on departmental and university committees
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
