Open Rank: Professor of Kinesiology

University of Texas at Tyler; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Tyler invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position (Assistant or Associate Professor) in the Department of Kinesiology in the primary area of nutrition and physical activity.

Review of applications will start January 13, 2027. The applications received by the deadline will be guaranteed full review. Note: The applications received after the deadline will be reviewed as necessary to fill the position.

Qualifications

• Earned doctorate (Ph.D.) in nutrition or closely related field.
• Teaching experience (i.e., face-to-face, hybrid, online) at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Research experience with demonstrated scholarship via first-authored publications.
• Mentoring undergraduate and graduate students
• Demonstrate potential for successful extramural funding.

Responsibilities

• Teach and mentor undergraduate and graduate students in nutritional sciences and related areas.
• Engage in research.
• Serve the University, profession and community.
• Be a collegial member of the Department.
• Maintain regular on-campus presence.
• Attend departmental meetings.

Skills

Teaching

Research

Grant writing

Mentoring

Education

Ph.D. in Nutrition

Job description

Open Rank: Professor of Kinesiology

Job Type/Hours perWeek

Full-Time/40 hours

Salary

Commensurate with Experience

Hiring Department

Kinesiology

Location

UT Tyler Campus; Tyler, Texas

Required Application Materials

A single PDF or Word document containing a CV, letter of interest,and a list of three (3) professional references is required toapply.

Important Instructions:

When prompted to upload your "resume", upload your combineddocuments as one file.

• Please do not upload documents to "Cover Letter" or"References".

If the required application materials were not uploaded at the"resume" prompt, please withdraw your application, and re-apply toupload your combined documents as one file.

Job Summary

The University of Texas at Tyler invites applications for atenure-track faculty position (Assistant or Associate Professor) inthe Department of Kinesiology in the primary area of nutrition andphysical activity.

Review of applications will start January 13th, 2027. Theapplications received by the"deadline will be guaranteed full review. Note:The applications received after the deadline will be reviewed asnecessary to fill the position.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach and mentor undergraduate and graduate students innutritional sciences and related areas.
• Engage in research.
• Serve the University, profession and community.
• Be a collegial member of the Department.
• Maintain regular on-campus presence.
• Attend departmental meetings.

Required Qualifications

• Earned doctorate (Ph.D.) in nutrition or closely relatedfield.
• Teaching experience (i.e., face-to-face, hybrid, online) at theundergraduate and graduate levels.
• Research experience with demonstrated scholarship viafirst-authored publications.
• Mentoring undergraduate and graduate students
• Demonstrate potential for successful extramural funding.

Preferred Qualifications

• Post-doctoral training
• Licensure as a Registered Dietitian (RD), Registered DietitianNutritionist (RDN), or Licensed Dietitian (LD).
• Experience in developing nutrition and metabolism courses orprograms.

Accompanying Knowledge, Skills, Abilities andCompetencies

• In addition, excellent written and oral communicationskills
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Experience with grant writing.
• Willingness and ability to work collaboratively andcooperatively with departmental colleagues, faculty and otherprofessionals in other disciplines both within and outside of UTTyler.

Other Information

About The University of Texas at Tyler

The University of Texas at Tyler is part of the prestigiousUniversity of Texas System that includes 14 institutions locatedthroughout the state. Founded in 1971, UT Tyler today enrolls morethan 11,000 students across four academic colleges and fourschools.

Designated an R2 research institution by the CarnegieClassification of Institutions of Higher Education, UT Tylersupports our surrounding region through innovation intended touplift communities, spearhead sustainability initiatives, preserveecosystems and support entrepreneurship. UT Tyler has the highestCarnegie classification in East Texas.

Our beautiful Tyler campus features more than 200 acres nestledalong a lake and surrounded by thick pine and oak forests,providing a picturesque location for study and recreation. We alsooffer instructional sites at The University of Texas Health ScienceCenter at Tyler and in Palestine, Longview, and Houston.

With more than 80 bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programsoffered, UT Tyler provides a wealth of learning opportunities anddynamic programs.

For more information, please visit https://www.uttyler.edu/about/.

Why work for UT Tyler? Find out more: https://www.uttyler.edu/

Additional Information

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement Systemof Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours perweek and at least 135 days in length. This position has the optionto elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS,subject to the position being 40 hours per week and at least 135days in length.

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas EducationCode Section 51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtaincriminal history record information. Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States bytime of hire.

For more information regarding benefits offered by UT Tyler, pleasevisit https://www.uttyler.edu/offices/human-resources/employees/benefits.

EEO Statement

The University of Texas at Tyler is an Equal Employment OpportunityEmployer.