Assistant Professor of Practice - College for Health, Community and Policy (HCAP), Kinesiology

About the role

The University of Texas at San Antonio invites applications for a full‑time Assistant Professor of Practice position. The successful candidate will have primary expertise in Exercise Physiology or Biomechanics and be qualified to teach courses in Strength and Conditioning, Exercise Prescription, and/or Anatomy and Physiology.

UT San Antonio is a nationally recognized, top‑tier public research university (Carnegie R1) serving approximately 42,000 students across 320 academic programs. The College for Health, Community and Policy (HCAP) focuses on developing solutions to complex social issues to improve community well‑being through education, knowledge creation, and community partnership. The Department of Kinesiology offers bachelor’s and master’s degrees grounded in research, with state‑of‑the‑art teaching labs and numerous research laboratories that provide hands‑on experience for students.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in Exercise Physiology or Biomechanics.
• Teach undergraduate courses in Strength and Conditioning, Exercise Prescription, and Anatomy and Physiology (approximately 90% teaching load).
• Engage in service activities (approximately 10%) that support the department and university mission.
• Contribute to program development and community outreach related to teaching expertise.
• Experience in teaching Clinical Exercise Testing and Prescription and Electrocardiography is desirable.

Requirements

• PhD in Exercise Physiology, Biomechanics, Kinesiology, or a related field; OR a master’s degree and exceptional experience as an exercise physiologist.
• Ability to maintain the security and integrity of UT San Antonio and its infrastructure per Texas EO‑GA‑48.

Qualifications

• ACSM Exercise Physiologist certification, ACSM Clinical Exercise Physiologist certification, or NSCA Strength and Conditioning certification (preferred).

Skills

• Passion for teaching and mentorship.
• Strong emphasis on practical, hands‑on experience in the field.
• Experience teaching Clinical Exercise Testing and Prescription and Electrocardiography (desirable).

Pay

Salary range: Up to $55,000 annualized, commensurate with education, experience, and qualifications.