Assistant​/Associate Professor - Nutrition, Exercise & Health Science

Assistant/Associate Professor
- Nutrition, Exercise & Health Science

The Department of Nutrition and Health Sciences (NHS) in the College of Education and Human Sciences (CEHS) at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln (UNL) invites applications for a full-time, 9-month Assistant or Associate Professor with expertise in exercise physiology and exercise testing. This position carries an appointment of 50% research, 45% teaching, and 5% service.

The successful candidate is expected to have, and continue to develop, a nationally recognized human research program in exercise physiology, strength and conditioning, or performance assessment.

Responsibilities include:

• Conducting and publishing high-quality research in peer-reviewed journals.
• Developing collaborative research with faculty at UNL and/or other institutions.
• Presenting research findings at national or international scientific meetings and/or through invited presentations.
• Integrating research and teaching in exercise physiology and exercise testing.
• Mentoring and advising undergraduate and graduate students and serving on graduate committees.
• Teaching responsibilities will include developing and delivering undergraduate and/or graduate courses aligned with the candidate's expertise.

The successful candidate will have access to shared research and instructional facilities equipped for assessing aerobic, anaerobic, and resistance-training responses in humans.

To learn more about NHS, visit . To learn more about CEHS, visit .

Department and University Environment

The Department offers a dynamic and collaborative academic environment, serving approximately 1,000 undergraduate students and 60 graduate students. Faculty research is supported by NIH, USDA/NIFA, foundations, and industry partners, in close collaboration with the Office of Research and Innovation. UNL offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, commensurate with experience, and is responsive to the needs of dual-career couples. Additional information for dual-career couples is available at .

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Earned doctorate (Ph.D. or equivalent) in Exercise Physiology, Kinesiology, or a closely related field at the time of appointment.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct independent research in exercise physiology, exercise science, or a closely related field with potential (Assistant Professor) or established (Associate Professor) record of peer-reviewed publications.
• Evidence of potential (Assistant Professor) or documented (Associate Professor) effectiveness in teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses in exercise physiology or related areas.

Preferred Qualifications

• Expertise in aerobic exercise responses to complement existing departmental strengths in resistance training.
• Evidence of the ability to work both independently and collaboratively within interdisciplinary research teams.
• Teaching experience in exercise testing and exercise physiology.
• Evidence of pursuing external funding (government or industry) to support research and student involvement.
• Demonstrated excellence in mentoring Master's and Doctoral students.

Work Location (City, State) - Lincoln, NE

Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required

Criminal History Background Check Required

Posted Salary

How to Apply

Click on "Apply for this job," complete the Faculty/Academic Administrative Information Form and attach the following documents:

• A letter of interest that describes your qualifications for the job and anticipated contributions.
• Curriculum vitae.
• Contact information for three professional references to include name, title, mailing address, phone number, and e-mail address.
• A research statement that describes your experience, philosophy and approach to research (up to three pages).
• A statement that describes your experience, philosophy and approach to teaching and mentoring (up to one page).
• Please combine the statements (items 4 and
  5) into a single document and attach as "Other Document."

For additional questions, please contact Search Committee Chair Dr. Shinya Takahashi by email:

For questions or accommodations related to this position contact
- Dr. Shinya Takahashi Search Committee Chair email:

Job Category
- Faculty Tenure/Tenure Leading

Job Type
- Full-Time

Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding? - No

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Planned Hire Date
- August 2026

Appointment End Date

Organizational Location
- Default Location