Tenure-Track Exercise Science Educator & Program Builder

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; St. George (VT); On-site; USD 61,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Utah Tech University in St. George, Utah, invites applications for a full-time tenure-track faculty position in Exercise Science to start January 2027 (Spring) or July 2027 (Fall).

This role supports degree programs including pre-PT, pre-OT, and pre-AT emphases, with potential specialization in Sport and Exercise Psychology or Motor Development. Responsibilities include teaching and curriculum design, advising, service, and scholarly activity.

Qualifications

• Doctorate degree in Kinesiology, Exercise Science, or a related field.
• Evidence of or potential for excellence in teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Teach 24 credits per academic year, primarily in-person, but with online teaching options.
• Design curriculum and create student experiences/internships reflective of the university’s theme "active learning. active life."
• Hold regular office hours, attend department meetings, and advise on student assessment as needed.
• Serve on university, college, and department committees and engage in service activities.
• Engage in scholarly activities resulting in teaching, presentations, publications, and other outlets.
• Develop and maintain relationships with community, state, national, and international organizations.
• Advise and prepare students for credentialing licensure exams through ACSM, NSCA, etc.

Skills

Teaching excellence

Communication skills

Collaboration

Scholarly activity

Education

Doctorate in Kinesiology/Exercise Science

Job description

Utah Tech University in St. George, Utah, invites applications for a full-time tenure-track faculty position in Exercise Science to start January 2027 (Spring) or July 2027 (Fall).

This role supports degree programs including pre-PT, pre-OT, and pre-AT emphases, with potential specialization in Sport and Exercise Psychology or Motor Development. Responsibilities include teaching and curriculum design, advising, service, and scholarly activity.