Job Description / Duties

The Department of Kinesiology at UAH is seeking a tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor of Exercise Science. Duties include teaching 9 hours per semester, engaging in scholarly activities and professional service, and serving on departmental, college, and university-wide committees. This tenure-track faculty position has a strong focus on teaching and mentoring of undergraduate research. Primary teaching responsibilities include KIN 327: Exercise Physiology, KIN 351: Exercise Testing and Prescription, KIN 451: Research in Exercise Science, KIN 375: Strength Training and Conditioning, and KIN 418: Structural/Functional Kinesiology. Areas of expertise may include human performance assessment, strength and conditioning, biomechanics, and sports science. Additional responsibilities include curriculum development, laboratory supervision, and performing other duties as assigned by the Dean of the College of Education and the Kinesiology Department Chair. The ideal candidate will be committed to effective classroom teaching, student mentoring, curriculum development, and professional scholarly activity.

Qualifications / Required Skills

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Earned doctorate in Exercise Science, Sports Science, Health and Human Performance, or related field

Experience teaching university students in Exercise Science, Sports Science, Health and Human Performance, or related discipline

Demonstrated evidence of scholarly productivity (e.g., peer-reviewed manuscripts, presentations, external funding)

Demonstrated evidence to pursue a defined research agenda in Exercise Science, Sports Science or Kinesiology-related field

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience developing/enhancing undergraduate exercise science, kinesiology, and/or sports science-related courses

Experience teaching university students in online, hybrid, and/or face-to-face modalities

Potential to collaborate with other units and colleagues within the university and community

Demonstrated potential in grant writing and history of funded projects

Knowledge of maintaining and use of human performance laboratory equipment (EMG, force plates, metabolic cart, etc.)

Active participation in and certification from pertinent professional organizations (ACSM, NSCA, etc.)

Experience working with programmatic accreditation.

Additional Information

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT: The Department of Kinesiology is authorized to award a Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology with concentrations in Exercise Science and Physical Education, as well as a Bachelor of Science degree in Sports & Fitness Management. The Exercise Science concentration aligns with the standards of the American College of Sports Medicine and is also an Education Recognized Program through the National Strength and Conditioning Association.



ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY: Founded in 1969, The University of Alabama in Huntsville is one of America’s premier doctoral-granting, comprehensive universities known for addressing some of the world’s most critical technological challenges. UAH, a part of the University of Alabama System, offers an environment where students are able to explore, discover, create and communicate knowledge. With eight colleges, more than 100 areas of study and 17 high-tech research centers, UAH is a Carnegie R1 top-tier research university. Located in the heart of the Technology Hub of the South, UAH serves as the anchor tenant of the second-largest research park in the United States, Cummings Research Park. UAH boasts storied partnerships with Redstone Arsenal, NASA and the Department of Defense. The institution is a member of the Gulf South athletic conference. UAH is where technology and human understanding converge to prepare students to transform their future. Learn more at www.uah.edu.



ABOUT HUNTSVILLE: Among other accolades, Huntsville has been rated in the Top 10 Best Places to Live by U.S. News & World Report over the last five years. Defense, space, telecommunications, biotechnology, diversified manufacturing, and a variety of emerging specialties contribute to the vibrant economy of Huntsville, also known as the Rocket City. The area enjoys a favorable cost of living, highly rated schools, excellent healthcare, and an outstanding overall quality of life in the Southeast. Huntsville is the largest city in Alabama and is the major urban hub serving more than 1.2 million people who reside in the North Alabama region. From outdoor recreational activities to a thriving arts and entertainment community, Huntsville contributes to a wonderful way to live, work, and play. Learn more at huntsville.org.

Salary: This is a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant/Associate Professor. Salary will be competitive and commensurate to rank, experience, and qualifications. An excellent and comprehensive benefits package is available.

Contact Information

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest (relating your experiences to the required/preferred qualifications and responsibilities of the position), curriculum vitae, unofficial transcripts, research statement, teaching philosophy, and three current letters of recommendation. Please send application material to:

Rae Gill
c/o UAH Kinesiology – Faculty Search
301 Sparkman Drive – Wilson Hall 329
Huntsville, AL 35899

Digital submissions may be sent via e-mail to rae.gill@uah.edu. Please direct any questions related to the position to Dr. Sara Harper at Sara.Harper@uah.edu.