Associate Professor of Exercise Science

StartupNWA; Fayetteville, Northern (AR, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, invites applications for a Tenured Associate Professor of Exercise Science in the Department of Health, Human Performance & Recreation. This 9-month, tenured, full-time faculty position aims to strengthen research, teaching, and service within the Exercise Science program.

The successful candidate will pursue an established research agenda, secure external funding, teach graduate and undergraduate courses, supervise theses and mentor students, and

Qualifications

• Earned doctorate in Exercise Science or related field.
• Established research agenda with external funding.
• Evidence of sustained quality teaching and student mentorship.
• Active service contributions to department/university/profession.

Responsibilities

• Pursue established research agenda and secure external funding.
• Teach graduate and undergraduate courses in Exercise Science.
• Mentor and advise undergraduate and graduate students.
• Provide service to department, college, university, and profession.

Skills

Teaching

Mentoring

Research planning

External funding

Education

Doctorate in Exercise Science or related field

Job description

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Type of Position:

Faculty - Tenure/Tenure Track

Workstudy Position:

No

Job Type:

Regular

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

Sponsorship Available:

Yes

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance the state and build a better world through education, research, and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, fostering a welcoming climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery, and the spread of new ideas and innovations.

The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation’s strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.

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.

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions, you should review before applying for the opening.

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.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

The University of Arkansas seeks to attract, develop and retain high quality faculty, staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds equal opportunity, educational excellence and unparalleled access for all.

Department:

Department of Health, Human Performance & Recreation

Department's Website:

https://hhpr.uark.edu/

Summary of Job Duties:

The Position: The College of Education and Health Professions at the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, invites nominations and applications for an Associate Professor of Exercise Science in the Department of Health, Human Performance, and Recreation. The Associate Professor of Exercise Science is a 9-month, tenured, full-time faculty position. The successful candidate will complement or add to existing strengths within the Exercise Science Program and the College of Education and Health Professions. We are seeking candidates who demonstrate both synergy with existing teaching strengths and a commitment to promoting a culture of research excellence.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities of the tenured Associate Professor of Exercise Science include pursuing their established research agenda, securing external funding, mentoring and assisting early-career faculty in pursuing external funding opportunities, publishing in peer-reviewed journals, and presenting at professional conferences; teaching graduate and undergraduate courses in Exercise Science; supervising theses, dissertations, and honors projects; mentoring/advising both undergraduate and graduate students; and providing service to the department, college, university, community, and profession.

The faculty member is responsible for fulfilling the core academic functions of teaching, scholarship/research/ creative activity, and service in support of the University’s mission. 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, 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, research, 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.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Earned doctorate from an accredited institution in Exercise Science or related field
• An established research agenda. The area of research inquiry is open, but focal areas include the following: metabolic health, cardiac physiology, respiratory physiology, molecular signaling, female-specific physiology, or multi-omics
• Evidence of sustained and ongoing exemplary research as evidenced by external funding, refereed peer-reviewed publications, and presentations
• Dedicated commitment and competence in teaching and instruction, as evidenced by effective teaching and student mentorship
• Evidence of participation in productive service to the department, college, university, and profession

Preferred Qualifications:

• Evidence of interdisciplinary research bridging exercise science, health, and education
• Strong desire to mentor early-career faculty in developing strategies for external funding

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.

Salary 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)

Optional Documents:

• Proof of Veteran Status

Recruitment Contact Information:

Dr. Brendon McDermott
Department Head of Health, Human Performance, and Recreation
[e-mail]

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Completed applications received by October 1, 2026, 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

Constant Physical Activity:

N/A

Frequent Physical Activity:

N/A

Occasional Physical Activity:

N/A

Benefits Eligible:

Yes