Assistant or Associate Professor of Exercise Science - Regular Title Series

University of Kentucky College of Education; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kentucky College of Education invites applications for an Assistant or Associate Professor in Exercise Science within the Department of Kinesiology and Health Promotion. This is a 9-month, tenure-eligible position starting August 16, 2027 in Lexington, KY.

The successful candidate will teach graduate and undergraduate courses, typically a 2-2 load, supervise master’s and doctoral students, contribute to scholarly agendas, and participate in service to the department and

Responsibilities

• Teach 2 courses each semester (fall and spring), such as undergraduate courses in Strength and Conditioning for Sports, Physiology of Exercise, Introduction to Exercise Testing and Prescription, Practicum in Kinesiology and Health Promotion, Laboratory Methods in Exercise Science, or other exercise science/exercise physiology courses as assigned.
• Provide support for the undergraduate Exercise Science and Strength and Conditioning major and minor programs.
• Develop and maintain an active, interdisciplinary research agenda involving human subjects, showcasing a strong record of academic scholarship and potential for extramural support, as demonstrated by an independent research trajectory, peer-reviewed research publications, presentations, and/or grant support.
• Advise and mentor master’s and doctoral students in the exercise science program.
• Seek and be competitive for extramural research funding; and
• Provide service to the department, college, university, and profession.

Job description

The Department of Kinesiology and Health Promotion invites applications for an Assistant or Associate Professor position in Exercise Science. The position is Regular Title Series, tenure-eligible. This is a 9-month appointment, effective August 16, 2027.

The selected candidate will be expected to be actively committed to our departmental vision and mission by pursuing excellence in teaching, research and scholarship, and service. Successful candidates will be expected to teach graduate and undergraduate exercise science courses, with faculty in this position typically expected to teach a 2-2 course load.

Responsibilities include the following:

• Teach 2 courses each semester (fall and spring), such as undergraduate courses in Strength and Conditioning for Sports, Physiology of Exercise, Introduction to Exercise Testing and Prescription, Practicum in Kinesiology and Health Promotion, Laboratory Methods in Exercise Science, or other exercise science/exercise physiology courses as assigned.
• Provide support for the undergraduate Exercise Science and Strength and Conditioning major and minor programs;
• Develop and maintain an active, interdisciplinary research agenda involving human subjects, showcasing a strong record of academic scholarship and potential for extramural support, as demonstrated by an independent research trajectory, peer-reviewed research publications, presentations, and/or grant support;
• Advise and mentor master’s and doctoral students in the exercise science program;
• Seek and be competitive for extramural research funding; and
• Provide service to the department, college, university, and profession.

Review of applications will be conducted on a rolling basis. Preference will be given to applicants who have submitted their applications by October 16, 2026.

Questions regarding the position or application materials may be directed to the search committee chair Dr. Lance Bollinger [e-mail].

Employment at UK is subject to fund availability and comes with many rewards, focusing on your total well-being and career development, with leadership striving to provide a strong work-life integration. The university generously contributes to employees’ retirement plans, medical coverage, and life insurance. In addition, UK offers optional benefits such as dental and vision insurance, additional retirement plans and much more. To learn more about these benefits, please visit: https://hr.uky.edu/employment/our-benefits.