Assistant Professor of Exercise Science

Overview

The Department of Health and Human Performance at Utah Tech University in St. George, Utah, invites applications for a full-time tenure-track faculty position in Exercise Science to start January 2026 (Spring Semester) or August 2026 (Fall Semester). This position directly supports the Exercise Science degree programs, which include pre-Physical Therapy (PT), pre-Occupational Therapy (OT), and pre-Athletic (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Candidates with a specialization in Sport and Exercise Psychology, Motor Development, and Exercise Programming for Special or At-Risk Populations are preferred but consideration will be given to all qualified applicants.

More information about the department, faculty, and its degree offerings is available online.

Website: health.utahtech.edu/health-human-performance/

• Teach 24 credits per academic year, primarily in-person, with online teaching options. Instruction may include a combination of classroom/lab teaching and/or internship supervision.
• Courses may include but are not limited to Sport and Exercise Psychology, Motor Development, Exercise Programming for At-Risk Populations, Applied Fitness Development for Older Adults, and other Exercise Science related courses.
• Design curriculum and create student experiences/internships reflective of the University’s theme "active learning. active life."
• Hold regular office hours, attend department meetings, participate in voting on department issues, and advise on student assessment as needed.
• Serve on University, college, and department committees and engage in community, University, departmental, program, and professional discipline service activities.
• Engage in scholarly and creative activities resulting in the sharing of knowledge through teaching, presentations, publications, and other appropriate outlets.
• Develop and maintain relationships with community, state, national, and international organizations.
• Advise and prepare students for credentialing licensure exams through organizations such as ACSM and NSCA.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Doctorate degree in Kinesiology, Exercise Science, or a related field required. ABD candidates will be considered. Preference given to candidates with specialization or degree in Sports Psychology or Motor Development.
• Evidence of or potential for excellence in teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels (finalists may demonstrate competence via a teaching demonstration).
• Evidence of clinical or sport performance work-related experience in exercise science is strongly preferred.
• Ability to communicate clearly with students, staff, and colleagues in oral and written form.
• Ability to develop collaborative relationships with faculty and administrators across disciplines and with external organizations related to the discipline.
• Evidence of scholarship in refereed publications, paper presentations, or published abstracts.

Full-time (9-month) tenure-track faculty position. Faculty service begins August 2026, with pay and benefits starting July 1, 2026. Annual salary of $61,000–$66,000 depending on qualifications and experience, with additional compensation available for optional summer/overload teaching. Excellent benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, employee assistance and wellness programs, retirement plan contributions, and undergraduate tuition waivers for employees and eligible dependents.

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Application review begins October 13, 2025; position open until filled. Candidates must submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, contact information for three professional references (including email addresses), transcripts, and a Student Success Statement (1–2 pages detailing teaching or other professional experience working with a wide range of student academic preparedness). Upload all requested documents when submitting the application. Employment is contingent upon successful degree completion and background check.

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