Associate Professor of Exercise Physiology and Nutrition
About The Position
The Department of Kinesiology, Health Promotion and Recreation (KHPR) at the University of North Texas is seeking an accomplished scholar for a tenured/tenure-track Associate Professor position in Exercise Physiology with expertise in sports nutrition and/or nutritional supplementation. The successful candidate will have an established research program focused on understanding nutrition's role in exercise performance, recovery, health, and human adaptation. This role involves leading research, teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, mentoring students, publishing scholarly work, developing collaborations, and contributing to departmental service. The university has a diverse campus and welcomes candidates with experience with HSI/MSIs and/or who speak various languages.
Requirements
- Ph.D. in Exercise Physiology, Nutrition, Kinesiology, Exercise Science, or a closely related discipline.
- Qualifications for appointment with tenure at the rank of Associate Professor.
- An established, continuous record of peer-reviewed publications demonstrating sustained scholarly excellence.
- Evidence of a successful, externally funded research program.
- Demonstrated excellence in graduate and undergraduate teaching.
- Experience mentoring graduate students and early-career faculty.
Nice To Haves
- National or international recognition in sports nutrition and/or nutritional supplementation research.
- Ongoing and transferable externally funded research grants
- Experience developing and leading interdisciplinary research initiatives.
- Leadership experience within academic programs or professional organizations.
- Experience with HSI/MSIs and/or who speak Spanish, Vietnamese, American Sign Language, Chinese (Cantonese, Mandarin and other variations), Arabic, Tagalog, Farsi, French, or/and Yoruba.
Responsibilities
- Lead and expand a nationally recognized, externally funded research program in sports nutrition and/or supplementation.
- Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in exercise physiology, sports nutrition, metabolism, and related disciplines.
- Mentor master's and doctoral students while fostering a collaborative and productive research environment.
- Publish high-impact scholarly work and present research at national and international conferences.
- Develop interdisciplinary collaborations across the university and with external partners.
- Provide leadership in curriculum development, faculty mentoring, and strategic program growth.
- Contribute to departmental, college, university, and professional service.
Benefits
- Competitive and commensurate compensation with qualifications, experience, and discipline.
- ORP Eligible retirement plan.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
