Assistant/Associate Professor of Kinesiology
Assistant/Associate Professor of Kinesiology
- 515350
- Denton, Texas, United States
- Faculty
Title: Assistant/Associate Professor of Kinesiology
Employee Classification: Assoc Professor
Campus: University of North Texas
Division: UNT-Provost
SubDivision-Department: UNT-Col of Publ Affairs & Hlth Sci
Department: UNT-Kinesiology, Hlth Promo, & Rec-132320
Job Location: Denton
Salary: Compensation is competitive and commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and discipline, in accordance with university guidelines and available funding.
FTE: 1.00
Retirement Eligibility: ORP Eligible
About Us - Values Overview
Department Summary
The Department of Kinesiology, Health Promotion and Recreation (KHPR) at the University of North Texas has over 1,100 undergraduates and offers a master’s degree in Kinesiology and a Ph.D. in Human Performance and Movement Science. Graduate students can specialize in applied physiology, performance psychology, or movement science. Well-equipped collaborative research space will support the selected candidate’s research area.
UNT has a highly diverse campus with a wide range of languages spoken in addition to English. We welcome candidates who have 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.
Position Overview
The Department of Kinesiology, Health Promotion and Recreation in the College of Public Affairs and Health Sciences at the University of North Texas invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor or tenured Associate Professor of Kinesiology position with expertise in sports nutrition and/or nutritional supplementation, exercise physiology, sport psychology, human performance psychology, or related areas.
We are seeking an accomplished scholar whose research advances the understanding of sport and exercise nutrition, performance, recovery, health, and/or adaptation. The successful candidate will bring an established research program and a passion for mentoring students while helping shape the future of exercise science at one of the nation's leading research universities.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative, interdisciplinary environment where innovative research, student success, and community impact are valued equally.
Position Responsibilities
•Lead and expand a nationally recognized, externally funded research program.
•Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in area(s) of expertise.
•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.
Minimum Qualifications
Assistant Professor Required Qualifications:
•Ph.D. in Exercise Physiology, Psychology, Nutrition, Kinesiology, Exercise Science, or a closely related discipline. ABD will be considered but PhD degree must be conferred at time of appointment.
•Evidence of a strong and growing research program with significant publication potential.
•Evidence of potential for obtaining external funding.
•Evidence of potential for excellence in teaching graduate and undergraduate students.
Associate Professor Required Qualifications:
•Ph.D. in Exercise Physiology, Psychology, 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.
•Demonstrated potential for obtaining external funding.
•Demonstrated excellence in graduate and undergraduate teaching.
•Experience mentoring graduate students and early-career faculty.
Preferred Qualifications
• Postdoctoral research experience.
• Record of scholarly publications in high-impact journals.
• National or international recognition in sports nutrition and/or nutritional supplementation research, exercise physiology, or human performance psychology.
• Ongoing and transferable externally funded research grants.
• Evidence of a successful, externally funded research program.
• Experience developing interdisciplinary research initiatives.
• Leadership experience within academic programs or professional organizations.
Required License/Registration/Certifications
Physical Requirements
Communicating with others to exchange information.
Environmental Hazards
No adverse environmental conditions expected.
Work Schedule
Monday-Friday - 8:00am-5:00pm
Driving University Vehicle
No
Security Sensitive
This is a Security Sensitive Position.
Special Instructions
Join Us!
We're looking for a collaborative scholar and leader who is passionate about advancing the department’s research, mentoring future scientists, and translating discoveries into meaningful improvements in exercise performance and human health.
If you're ready to help shape the future of our program while expanding your research impact at a nationally recognized research university, we invite you to apply.
Applicant Documents
Review of applications will begin Nov 15th, and will continue until the position is filled. Compensation will be commensurate with experience and align with the institutional guidelines for faculty salaries. Application materials should include:
1. A cover letter expressing your interest and qualification for the position with an emphasis on why you should be considered for the applied rank (e.g., Assistant or Associate Professor).
2. A current curriculum vitae.
3. A research statement highlighting your past research accomplishments and an outline of your 5-year research plan including on-going and future external funding that would continue/occur at UNT.
4. Contact information (email and phone) for at least 3 professional references. References will be contacted only if you are selected for an on-campus
Questions can be directed to search committee chair, Dr. Brian McFarlin, brian.mcfarlin@unt.edu
Benefits
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EEO Statement
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