Assistant Professor, Exercise, Sport & Movement Sciences
About The Position
The Assistant Professor of Exercise, Sport & Movement Sciences is a full-time, tenure-track, 9-month faculty position in the College of Health and Human Sciences. The anticipated employment start date is August 16, 2027. The faculty member will develop and grow an externally funded research program in cardiovascular physiology, preferably in exercise science. Research may be conducted at the cell culture, pre-clinical, or clinical level. The role also includes teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, mentoring students, and participating in service activities. The College offers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs across health studies, exercise and movement sciences, sport, nutrition, biomechanics, and related areas. Multiple laboratories and an extensive equipment inventory are available, and a major research modernization project is planned for 2027. The University of Memphis is a Carnegie-designated Research 1 institution, with a diverse student population of approximately 20,000. Applications are submitted electronically through WorkforUM Careers and must include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three professional references. Review begins upon receipt and continues until the position is filled.
Requirements
- Earned doctoral degree in Exercise Science, Physiology, or a closely related field.
- Post-doctoral training.
- Documented evidence of a focused line of research inquiry in cardiovascular physiology or a closely related area, evidenced by a publication record and/or externally funded grants or contracts.
- Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Meet eligibility requirements to begin and continue working in the United States at the time of appointment.
Nice To Haves
- University-level teaching experience is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Develop and grow an externally funded research program in cardiovascular physiology, preferably in exercise science; research may be conducted at the cell culture, pre-clinical, or clinical level.
- Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in cardiovascular exercise physiology and related areas in traditional in-person, laboratory, hybrid, and online formats.
- Mentor undergraduate and graduate students.
- Engage in service activities at the academic unit, college, university, and professional levels.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
