Assistant Professor

The University of Texas at Arlington Portal • Arlington, TX

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About The Position

The Department of Kinesiology in the College of Nursing and Health Innovation at the University of Texas at Arlington is seeking two tenure-track Assistant Professors focused on exercise physiology research in health and disease across the lifespan. The department seeks expertise in cardiovascular physiology, bioenergetics, or metabolism, involving human-subject research and/or animal models, and welcomes candidates interested in collaborative, interdisciplinary research within and beyond the department. Candidates should also be dedicated to excellence in teaching and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students.

The Assistant Professor conducts innovative research and teaches and supervises students in classroom, clinical, and community settings. The role includes evaluating student performance, supporting curriculum improvements, maintaining partnerships with clinical sites, pursuing professional development, and providing service to the program and broader academic and professional communities.

Requirements

• Earned Ph.D. in Kinesiology or a closely related discipline from an accredited institution by the start of the position.
• Ongoing record of scholarly work commensurate with the rank of Assistant Professor.
• Rigorous and highly productive line of research with strong potential for external funding.
• Excellent teaching experience in exercise physiology or related areas.

Nice To Haves

• Research focused on health sciences and physical rehabilitation across the lifespan.
• Ability to collaborate with faculty within and outside the department.
• Record of external funding.
• Postdoctoral training.

Responsibilities

• Develop, pursue, and maintain an externally funded research line.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in exercise physiology and related areas.
• Mentor and direct graduate student theses and dissertations.
• Supervise undergraduate student research fellowships or internships.
• Provide service to the department, college, university, and professions.
• Conduct innovative research and supervise students in classroom, clinical, and community settings.
• Evaluate student performance, support curriculum improvements, and maintain partnerships with clinical sites.
• Participate in professional development and service to the program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree