Teaching Assistant Professor of Exercise Science

University of Arkansas • Fayetteville, AR

19h • Onsite

About The Position

The College of Education and Health Professions at the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, invites applications for a full-time, 9-month, non-tenure-track Teaching Assistant Professor in the Exercise Science Program within the Department of Health, Human Performance, and Recreation. The position seeks a team-oriented Clinical Exercise Physiology educator who complements existing teaching strengths and promotes professional excellence.

The faculty member will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Exercise Science, with an emphasis in Clinical Exercise Physiology; develop and implement contemporary, evidence-based teaching methods and curriculum materials for lecture, lab, and clinical classes; mentor, advise, and evaluate master's students; and provide service to the department, college, university, community, and profession. Through teaching and service, the position supports the university's priorities of student success, research excellence, and an employer-of-choice environment.

This is an in-person position, and on-campus presence is an essential function. Extensive in-person engagement—including office hours, student advising, clinical education oversight, collaborative work, and committee meetings—is required. Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance and the ability to maintain collegial working relationships are also essential.

The position is a designated research position regulated by the Arkansas Research Education Protection Act of 2025. Before an employment offer, the university must request additional 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. Applications completed by January 20, 2027, will receive full consideration; later applications may be reviewed as needed.

Requirements

• Terminal degree from an accredited university in exercise science or a related field, conferred by the start date.
• Evidence and/or promise of highly effective teaching and/or clinical instruction.
• Ability to teach courses in the Exercise Physiology specialization.
• Evidence and/or potential for service to the department, institution, and profession.
• Proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

Nice To Haves

• At least three years of professional experience in clinical exercise physiology.
• Clinical Exercise Physiology certification.
• Prior teaching experience in higher education.
• Experience with programmatic accreditation.
• Experience mentoring and supervising graduate students.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in the Exercise Science program, emphasizing Clinical Exercise Physiology.
• Develop and implement contemporary, evidence-based teaching methods and curriculum materials for lecture, lab, and clinical classes.
• Mentor, advise, and evaluate master's students.
• Provide service to the department, college, university, community, and profession.
• Participate in extensive in-person activities, including office hours, student advising, clinical education oversight, collaborative work, and departmental, college, and university committee meetings.
• Maintain regular, reliable, and non-disruptive 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 salary

What This Job Offers

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