Teaching Assistant Professor of Exercise Science

About the role

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• Type of Position: Faculty - Non-Tenure
• Workstudy Position: No
• Job Type: Academic Term (Fixed Term)

Institution Name: University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

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As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.

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Department: Department of Health, Human Performance & Recreation

Summary of Job Duties

The College of Education and Health Professions at the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, invites applications for a Teaching Assistant Professor in the Exercise Science Program within the Department of Health, Human Performance, and Recreation. This is a 9-month, non-tenure-track, full-time faculty position. We are seeking a team-oriented, Clinical Exercise Physiology educator to join a dynamic, core of faculty within the Exercise Science Program. We are seeking candidates who demonstrate both synergy with existing teaching strengths and a commitment to promoting a culture of professional excellence.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities of the Teaching Assistant Professor include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in the Exercise Science program with an emphasis in Clinical Exercise Physiology; developing and implementing contemporary, evidence-based teaching methods and curriculum materials for lecture, lab and clinical classes; mentoring, advising, and evaluating masters students; and providing service to the department, college, university, community, and profession.

This is an in-person position. On-campus presence is an essential function of this position. Extensive in-person engagement in activities such as office hours, student advising, clinical education oversight, collaborative work, and departmental, college, and university committee meetings is required to advance student success, departmental effectiveness, and the mission of the college and the university.

• Through teaching and service, this position supports the University's 150 Forward priorities of student success, research excellence, and an employer-of-choice environment.
• 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

• Terminal degree from an accredited university in exercise science or related field conferred by start date
• Evidence and/or promise of highly effective teaching and/or clinical instruction
• Ability to teach courses in the Exercise Physiology specialization
• Evidence and/or potential of service to the department, institution, and profession

Preferred Qualifications

• At least three or more years of professional experience in clinical exercise physiology
• Clinical Exercise Physiology Certification
• Prior experience teaching in higher education
• Experience with programmatic accreditation
• Experience mentoring and supervising graduate students
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Qualification Equivalencies

Additional Information

This position is a Designated Research Position and is regulated by the Arkansas Research Education Protection Act of 2025. Prior to issuance of an offer of employment, the University is required to request and obtain additional information about an applicant's background and, if required, conduct an additional review of that background information.

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply

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

• Optional Documents: Proof of Veteran Status
• Recruitment Contact Information: Dr. Megan Jones
• Teaching Assistant Professor of Exercise Science

• All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site
• Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Completed applications received by January 20, 2027, will be assured full consideration. Late applications will be reviewed as necessary to fill the position.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements

Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry

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• We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment.
• Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check.
• For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening.

Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

• Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.
• All Application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

• Constant Physical Activity: N/A
• Frequent Physical Activity: N/A
• Occasional Physical Activity: N/A

Benefits Eligible

Yes