Teaching Assistant Professor of Exercise Science
About The Position
The University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, College of Education and Health Professions 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 can complement current teaching strengths and promote professional excellence. The faculty member will teach undergraduate and graduate Exercise Science courses, with an emphasis on Clinical Exercise Physiology; develop and implement contemporary, evidence-based teaching methods and curriculum materials for lecture, laboratory, and clinical classes; mentor, advise, and evaluate master’s students; and provide service to the department, college, university, community, and profession. The role supports the University’s 150 Forward 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 subject to the Arkansas Research Education Protection Act of 2025. The University will request additional background information before issuing an employment offer and may conduct an additional review. Pre-employment screening includes a criminal background check and sex offender registry check. Applicants must have legal authority to work in the United States on their first day of employment. Salary is commensurate with education and experience.
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.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- 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 experience teaching in higher education.
- Experience with programmatic accreditation.
- Experience mentoring and supervising graduate students.
Responsibilities
- Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in the Exercise Science program, with an emphasis on Clinical Exercise Physiology.
- Develop and implement contemporary, evidence-based teaching methods and curriculum materials for lecture, laboratory, and clinical classes.
- Mentor, advise, and evaluate master’s students.
- Provide service to the department, college, university, community, and profession.
- Engage in required on-campus activities, including office hours, student advising, clinical education oversight, collaborative work, and committee meetings.
- Maintain regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance and collegial working relationships.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Life and 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
