Assistant Professor, Health Sciences And Human Performance

About the role

The Department of Health Sciences and Human Performance within the College of Natural and Health Sciences at The University of Tampa invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position with expertise in Exercise Science, beginning in August 2027. We seek a highly qualified and motivated faculty member to complement and enhance our undergraduate Human Performance and graduate Exercise and Nutrition Science programs.

The University of Tampa is a medium-sized, comprehensive, residentially-based private institution of more than 11,000 undergraduate and graduate students. The University is ideally situated on a beautiful 110-acre campus next to the Hillsborough River, adjacent to Tampa's dynamic central business district, which is a growing, vibrant, diverse metropolitan area. UTampa reflects this vibrancy; with 30 consecutive years of enrollment growth UTampa boasts 260 student organizations, a multicultural student body from 50 states and more than 100 countries, and a "Top Tier" ranking in U.S. News and World Report. The University delivers challenging and high-quality educational experiences to a diverse group of learners. The University has a strong core curriculum rooted in the liberal arts, an enduring commitment to internationalization that has garnered the Senator Paul Simon Award, and a practical, experiential approach to learning. The University offers more than 200 areas of study, including majors in our colleges of Arts and Letters, Business, Natural and Health Sciences and Social Sciences, Math and Education, 18 master's programs, and 3 professional doctoral programs. The College of Natural and Health Sciences offers rigorous, high quality curricula in biology, marine science, environmental science, chemistry, biochemistry, physics, forensic science, exercise science, public health, allied health, sport management and nursing; all designed to prepare students for challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. Our faculty are excellent teachers, both in the classroom and working with students on an individual basis. UT has invested heavily in the development of our college's teaching and research facilities and laboratories. Our college continually fosters relationships with organizations in the greater Tampa Bay area and elsewhere to provide students with the opportunity to pursue an internship, volunteer, or interact with professionals working in their chosen field. Each department also offers study abroad courses that students can take for credit toward their degree.

The Department is recruiting for two positions in Human Performance, and qualified candidates are encouraged to apply for both positions when their expertise aligns with the respective qualifications. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Responsibilities

• Teaching: committed to teaching a variety of courses in exercise science, nutrition, and human performance; may include undergraduate and graduate nutrition courses, Introduction to Exercise Science, Senior Seminar, Practicum in Exercise Science, Internship supervision; may also teach other graduate-level courses in the Exercise and Nutrition Science program, including hybrid formats.
• Experience with program accreditation processes is desirable.
• Create engaging and inclusive learning environments that challenge students to reach their full potential.
• Teaching load of 12 credit/contact hours per semester at undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Service and Student Involvement: engage with the institution by providing and/or developing expertise that serves broader needs; community and professional service are valued contributions, particularly where relevant to the discipline; engage undergraduate and graduate students in a variety of activities to provide greater depth and opportunity to the educational experience; advise students each semester, providing important guidance for enrollment as well as career advice.
• Scholarship: maintain an active scholarly agenda appropriate to the field and the resources available at The University of Tampa; scholarly activities should contribute to currency in the field and are considered in the tenure evaluation process; the exact nature and extent of scholarly expectations may vary by department and should be discussed with the department chair and dean.
• Start-up funds and research spaces are available but limited compared to research-intensive institutions; ample opportunities exist for collaboration within the department, and faculty are routinely successful at securing internal grant funds to support research; assistance is available to identify external grant sources, grant writing, and additional sources of funding for equipment that cannot be purchased with start-up funds.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Health Sciences and Human Performance or related discipline by August 2027.
• Certifications as a Certified Strength Conditioning Specialist (NSCA) and/or Certified Exercise Physiologist (ACSM-EP) are desirable.
• Expected to engage in scholarly activity, advise/mentor students, and participate in service to the department, college, University, and broader community.