University of Arkansas: Assistant Professor of Exercise Science

University of Arkansas, Department of Health, Human Performance & Recreation

The Assistant Professor of Exercise Science is a 9-month, tenure-track, full-time faculty position. The successful candidate will complement existing strengths within the Exercise Science Program and the College of Education and Health Professions. We are especially interested in candidates with a research focus in school-based physical activity and health in the preK-12 setting, which may include but is not limited to school-based physical activity interventions, physical activity or fitness measurement in a school setting, education policy and advocacy, school sports, etc.

We are seeking candidates who demonstrate both synergy with existing teaching strengths and a commitment to promoting a culture of inclusive excellence.

This faculty position is part of a cluster hire in the signature research area of ‘healthy schools’ within the College of Education and Health Professions at the University of Arkansas. Schools are vital anchors for the well-being of every community. Educators have been increasingly focused on the impact of physical, behavioral, and mental health on the educational and cognitive outcomes of children.

Similarly, healthcare professionals have actively emphasized the need for early education to promote positive health outcomes. The College of Education and Health Professions is uniquely poised to promote research and collaboration across its education and health programs to maximize learning and health in schools. To this end, the College is seeking outstanding candidates for tenure-track faculty positions who are committed to advancing research in the signature research area of ‘healthy schools.’

Building on existing faculty strengths, the new faculty hired as part of the ‘healthy schools’ cluster will engage in collaborative research aimed at improving education and health outcomes of children and youth.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities include establishing a research agenda capable of securing external funding, publishing in peer-reviewed journals, and presenting at professional conferences; teaching graduate and undergraduate courses in Exercise Science; supervising theses, dissertations, and honors projects; mentor/advise both undergraduate and graduate students; and provide service to the department, college, university, community, and profession.

Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Earned doctorate from an accredited institution in Exercise Science or a related field e.g., public health, psychology, behavior change, etc. conferred by the start of employment
• An established or emerging research agenda focused on healthy schools or related topics including, but not limited to school-based physical activity/exercise and health
• Record of refereed peer-reviewed publications and presentations
• Strong potential to obtain external funding

Preferred Qualifications:

• Evidence of interdisciplinary research bridging exercise science, health, and education
• Professional experience in the preK-12 setting
• Postdoctoral experience
• Ability to develop an independent and collaborative research agenda and secure external funding
• Commitment to the culture of inclusive excellence and integration with research, teaching, and service
• Evidence of effective teaching and student mentorship

Required Documents to Apply:

Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Curriculum Vitae, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Statement of Research Philosophy, Statement of Teaching Philosophy

Optional Documents:

Proof of Veteran Status

Recruitment Contact Information:

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Completed applications received by 09/19/2023, will be assured full consideration. Late applications will be reviewed as necessary to fill the position.

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