Assistant Professor of Exercise Science
About The Position
The Department of Health and Human Performance at Utah Tech University in St. George, Utah, invites applications for a full-time tenure-track faculty position in Exercise Science to start January 2027 (Spring Semester; preferred) or July 2027 (Fall Semester). This position directly supports the Exercise Science degree programs, which include pre-Physical Therapy (PT), pre-Occupational Therapy (OT), and pre-Athletic Training (AT) emphases. Candidates with a specialization in Sport and Exercise Psychology, Motor Development, and Exercise Programming for Special or At-Risk Populations are preferred but consideration will be given to all qualified applicants. More information about the department, faculty, and its degree offerings can be found online at https://health.utahtech.edu/health-human-performance/ .
Requirements
- Doctorate degree in Kinesiology, Exercise Science, or a related field required.
- ABD candidates will be considered.
- Evidence of or potential for excellence in teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels (finalists will be required to demonstrate competence via a teaching demonstration).
- Ability to communicate clearly with students, staff and colleagues, both orally and in writing.
- Ability to develop collaborative relationships with faculty and administrators across disciplines and with other members of discipline-related external organizations.
- Evidence of scholarship in the form of refereed publications, paper presentations, published abstracts, etc.
Nice To Haves
- Candidates with a specialization in Sport and Exercise Psychology, Motor Development, and Exercise Programming for Special or At-Risk Populations are preferred.
- Candidates with a specialization or degree in Sports Psychology or Motor Development is preferred.
- Evidence of clinical or sport performance work-related experience in exercise science is strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Teach 24 credits per academic year, primarily in-person, but with online teaching options. Instruction may include a combination of classroom/lab teaching and/or internship supervision.
- Courses may include but are not limited to Sport and Exercise Psychology, Motor Development, Exercise Programming for At-Risk Populations, Applied Fitness Development for Older Adults, and other Exercise Science related courses.
- Design curriculum and create student experiences/internships reflective of the University’s theme "active learning. active life."
- Hold regular office hours, attend regular department meetings, vote on department issues, and advise on student assessment as needed.
- Serve on University, college, and department committees and engage in community, University, departmental, program, and professional discipline service activities.
- Engage in scholarly and creative activities resulting in the sharing of knowledge through teaching, presentations, publications, and other appropriate outlets.
- Develop and maintain supporting relationships with community, state, national, and international organizations.
- Advise and prepare students for credentialing licensure exams through ACSM, NSCA, etc.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
- employee assistance and wellness programs
- retirement plan contributions
- undergraduate tuition waivers for employees and eligible dependents
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
