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 at the University of Memphis. 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 position also includes teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in cardiovascular exercise physiology and related areas, mentoring students, and participating in academic and professional service. Courses may be delivered in traditional in-person, laboratory, hybrid, and online formats. The College offers undergraduate and graduate programs across health studies, exercise and movement sciences, sport and entertainment management, hospitality, nutrition, physical education, applied biomechanics, and applied physiology and nutrition, among others. It has multiple laboratories with an extensive equipment inventory, and a major research modernization project is planned for 2027. The University of Memphis is a Carnegie Research 1 institution, with approximately 20,000 students, including approximately 4,000 graduate students.
Requirements
- An 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, demonstrated 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.
- Conduct research at the cell culture, pre-clinical, or clinical level.
- Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in cardiovascular exercise physiology and related areas.
- Deliver courses in traditional in-person, laboratory, hybrid, and online formats as appropriate.
- 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
