Tenure Track Assistant Professor Exercise Science

Tenure Track Assistant Professor Exercise Science )

Job Title Tenure Track Assistant Professor Exercise Science )

The College of Education, Nursing and Health Professions at the University of Hartford is seeking to fill a tenure-track assistant professor position in Exercise Science beginning August 2026. Candidates are expected to advance the strategic growth of the Exercise Science Program through innovative undergraduate teaching, student mentorship, active research with undergraduate involvement, interdisciplinary collaboration, and contributions to accreditation and inclusive excellence in teaching, research, and service.

The successful applicant will ordinarily teach courses in Sport Nutrition, Clinical Exercise Testing, Exercise Prescription for Special Populations, Motor Control and/or Statistics for Exercise Science
, which may change based on departmental needs. There may also be opportunities to teach our innovative general education and interdisciplinary courses. An active scholarly/research agenda with peer-reviewed publications, presentations, performances, exhibitions, or other accomplishments are expected for successful tenure and promotion. Service to the department, college, and university includes advising students, contributing to student recruitment and retention, and maintaining a current, evidence-based curriculum that reflects culturally responsive and inclusive practices.

Candidates are expected to demonstrate a commitment to inclusive excellence, which the University defines as an unwavering commitment to fostering a vibrant campus community where every student, staff member, and faculty colleague feels deeply rooted, empowered to flourish, and inspired to achieve their highest potential.

• An earned doctorate in a health-related field from an accredited institution at the time of appointment
• Evidence of successful teaching experience in higher education on topics within exercise science.
• Demonstrated scholarly or research agenda with potential for peer-reviewed dissemination.

• PhD in Kinesiology, Exercise Physiology, or Exercise Science
• Professional certification(s) relevant to exercise science, strength and conditioning, or sports medicine (e.g., NSCA, ACSM).
• Demonstrated use of evidence-based and culturally responsive teaching strategies.
• Experience mentoring undergraduate student research or applied projects.
• Experience with program accreditation and/or curriculum development.
• Ability to effectively teach and advise students from diverse backgrounds, in an inclusive learning environment.
• Interest in interdisciplinary collaboration across health, education, and related fields.

As an institution of higher learning, the University of Hartford strives to be more than merely a mirror of the larger society; it should foster learning and encourage the personal growth of students, faculty, and staff in an environment that promotes and celebrates diversity in all of its forms regardless of identifying factors including but not limited to race, sex, age, religion, national origin, socioeconomic status, physical and learning differences, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity.

Accordingly, our commitment is to:

• Foster an inclusive, equitable, just, and caring community where the unique identities of each person are fully appreciated, respected, and celebrated
• Engage in civil discourse, that values diverse intellectual perspectives
• Cultivate a campus community reflective of the intersectionality of the larger society while maintaining an environment of safety and respect where all members experience a sense of belonging
• Institutionally, stand against acts of hate, intimidation, discrimination, bigotry, violence, and harassment of any kind
• Uphold the values of the institution, so that all our members are treated with dignity and respect

Our commitment to Inclusive Excellence and Belonging is a strength that results in a vibrant and more engaged campus culture.

Students at the University of Hartford find success in a learning environment that both challenges and mentors them. Our academic mission is to engage students in acquiring the knowledge, skills, and values necessary to thrive in, and contribute to, a pluralistic, complex world. At the University of Hartford, we are committed to community. We are an academic community that values integrity, curiosity, creativity, excellence, responsibility, and accomplishment.

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