Assistant Professor of Exercise Science

Position Announcement

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 Training (AT) emphases. 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 can be found online.

Responsibilities

• Teach 24 credits per academic year, primarily in-person, but 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 regular department meetings, vote 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 supporting relationships with community, state, national, and international organizations.
• Advise and prepare students for credentialing licensure exams through ACSM, NSCA, etc.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Doctorate degree in Kinesiology, Exercise Science, or a related field required. ABD candidates will be considered. Candidates with a specialization or degree in Sports Psychology or Motor Development is preferred.
• Evidence of or potential for excellence in teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels (finalists will be required to 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, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to develop collaborative relationships with faculty and administrators across disciplines and with other members of discipline-related external organizations.
• Evidence of scholarship in the form of refereed publications, paper presentations, published abstracts, etc.

Supplemental Information

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 included that begins on start date; includes medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, employee assistance and wellness programs, retirement plan contributions, and undergraduate tuition waivers for employees and eligible dependents. 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 about the candidate's teaching or other professional experience working with a wide range of student academic preparedness). Employment is contingent upon successful completion and certification of required degrees and upon successfully passing a background check. Utah Tech University is an Equal Opportunity employer; the President and employees of the University are fully committed to equal opportunity within its employment programs and activities.