Assistant/Associate/Full Professor - Exercise Physiology (SCEP) - Fall 2027

About the Position

The University of Mary Hardin‑Baylor’s Mayborn College of Health Sciences is seeking faculty for its School of Exercise & Sport Science, with an appointment beginning in late July 2027 at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor, commensurate with experience. The school offers two undergraduate degree programs (Bachelor of Sport Management and Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences with multiple options) and two graduate degrees (M.S. in Exercise Physiology and M.S. in Sport Administration). Faculty will work in a Christ‑centered learning environment to prepare students for leadership, service, and faith‑informed discernment.

Responsibilities

• Exemplary teaching and curriculum development.
• Student recruitment, advising, and mentorship of graduate students.
• Professional attainment and service to the department, college, university, and community.
• Teach undergraduate courses in the Strength and Conditioning Education Program (SCEP), which may include:
  • Exercise Physiology
  • Performance Nutrition
  • Principles and Techniques of Strength Training and Conditioning
  • Advanced Olympic Lifting
  • Program Design in Strength and Conditioning
  • Various activity courses
• Potentially teach graduate‑level courses in the Master of Science in Exercise Physiology program.
• Supervise students at internship sites.

Qualifications

• Active, committed Christian who supports the university’s mission and participates in a local church.
• Doctorate in Exercise Physiology, Health Science, or a related discipline from an accredited institution.
• Current Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) certification.
• Evidence of teaching expertise in multiple exercise‑physiology‑related areas (e.g., exercise physiology, exercise prescription, biomechanics, strength & conditioning, nutrition).
• Excellent teaching and communication skills.
• Dedication to professional attainment and quality improvement.
• Agreement to the University’s Employee Statement of Understanding.

Pay

Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

Benefits

• Medical and dental insurance.
• Retirement plan with employer match.
• UMHB tuition benefits for employees and their dependents.