Associate Professor of Exercise Science

University of Arkansas • Fayetteville, AR

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, College of Education and Health Professions invites applications and nominations for a tenured, full-time, 9-month Associate Professor of Exercise Science in the Department of Health, Human Performance, and Recreation. The successful candidate will complement or expand existing strengths in the Exercise Science Program and college through teaching and a commitment to research excellence. This is an in-person position; on-campus presence and extensive in-person engagement are essential, including office hours, student advising, collaborative work, and committee meetings. The faculty member supports the University’s priorities of student success, research excellence, and an employer-of-choice environment, and is expected to maintain reliable attendance and collegial working relationships.

The position supports the University’s core academic functions of teaching, scholarship/research/creative activity, and service. The appointee will maintain an established research agenda, seek external funding, publish and present scholarly work, mentor early-career faculty in pursuing funding opportunities, teach graduate and undergraduate Exercise Science courses, supervise student research projects, advise and mentor students, and serve the department, college, university, community, and profession. Research areas are open, with focal areas including metabolic health, cardiac physiology, respiratory physiology, molecular signaling, female-specific physiology, or multi-omics.

This is a designated research position regulated by the Arkansas Research Education Protection Act of 2025. Before an employment offer, the University must request and obtain additional applicant background information and may conduct an additional review. Pre-employment screening includes a criminal background check and sex offender registry check. Applicants must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on their first day of employment. Completed applications received by October 28, 2026, will receive full consideration; later applications may be reviewed as needed. Salary is commensurate with education and experience.

Requirements

• Earned doctorate from an accredited institution in Exercise Science or a related field.
• Established research agenda.
• Evidence of sustained and ongoing exemplary research, demonstrated through external funding, refereed peer-reviewed publications, and presentations.
• Commitment to and competence in teaching and instruction, demonstrated through effective teaching and student mentorship.
• Evidence of participation in productive service to the department, college, university, and profession.
• Ability to work in person on campus; on-campus presence is an essential function.
• Proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Evidence of interdisciplinary research bridging exercise science, health, and education.
• Strong desire to mentor early-career faculty in developing strategies for external funding.

Responsibilities

• Pursue an established research agenda and secure external funding.
• Mentor and assist early-career faculty in pursuing external funding opportunities.
• Publish research in peer-reviewed journals and present at professional conferences.
• Teach graduate and undergraduate courses in Exercise Science.
• Supervise theses, dissertations, and honors projects.
• Mentor and advise undergraduate and graduate students.
• Provide service to the department, college, university, community, and profession.
• Fulfill the University’s core academic functions of teaching, scholarship/research/creative activity, and service.
• Maintain an on-campus presence and participate in in-person activities such as office hours, student advising, collaborative work, and committee meetings.
• Maintain regular, reliable attendance and collegial working relationships.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Tuition waivers for employees and their families
• 12 official holidays
• Immediate leave accrual
• Choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5% to 10% of employee salary

What This Job Offers

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