Assistant Professor, Health Sciences and Lifestyle Medicine
About The Position
The Assistant Professor of Health Sciences and Lifestyle Medicine 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 lifestyle medicine; teach undergraduate and graduate courses in epidemiology, public health, lifestyle medicine, and other areas aligned with their expertise and program needs; mentor students; and participate in service at academic-unit, college, university, and professional levels. Courses may be delivered in traditional in-person, laboratory, hybrid, and online formats. The College offers undergraduate and graduate programs across health studies, nutrition, exercise and movement sciences, sport and entertainment management, hospitality, and physical education, as well as doctoral programs and a Doctor of Physical Therapy. It has multiple laboratories and an extensive equipment inventory, with a major research modernization project planned for 2027. The University of Memphis is a Carnegie-designated Research 1 institution and serves a diverse population of approximately 20,000 students.
Requirements
- Earned doctoral degree in Health Promotion, Lifestyle Medicine, or a closely related field.
- Postdoctoral training.
- Evidence of, or strong potential for, developing a focused and sustainable research agenda in lifestyle medicine, chronic disease prevention, health behavior change, or a closely related area, as evidenced by a publication record and/or externally funded grants or contracts.
- Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Must meet eligibility requirements to begin and continue working in the United States at the time of appointment.
Nice To Haves
- University-level teaching experience.
Responsibilities
- Develop and grow an externally funded research program in lifestyle medicine.
- Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in epidemiology and public health, as well as lifestyle medicine and other areas aligned with the candidate’s expertise and program needs.
- Deliver courses in traditional in-person, laboratory, hybrid, and online formats.
- Mentor undergraduate and graduate students.
- Engage in service 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
