Associate Professor

About the Position

The College of Education and Health Professions at the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, invites nominations and applications for an Associate Professor of Exercise Science in the Department of Health, Human Performance, and Recreation. This is a 9-month, tenured, full-time faculty position. The successful candidate will complement or add to existing strengths within the Exercise Science Program and the College of Education and Health Professions. We are seeking candidates who demonstrate both synergy with existing teaching strengths and a commitment to promoting a culture of research excellence. This is an in-person position; on-campus presence is an essential function.

Responsibilities

• Pursue an established research agenda, secure external funding, mentor and assist early-career faculty in pursuing external funding opportunities, publish in peer-reviewed journals, and present at professional conferences
• Teach graduate and undergraduate courses in Exercise Science
• Supervise theses, dissertations, and honors projects
• Mentor and advise both undergraduate and graduate students
• Provide service to the department, college, university, community, and profession
• Fulfill the core academic functions of teaching, scholarship/research/creative activity, and service in support of the University's mission
• Engage in on-campus activities such as office hours, student advising, collaborative work, and departmental, college, and university committee meetings
• Support the University's 150 Forward priorities of student success, research excellence, and an employer-of-choice environment

Minimum Qualifications

• Earned doctorate from an accredited institution in Exercise Science or related field
• An established research agenda (area of research inquiry is open, but focal areas include: metabolic health, cardiac physiology, respiratory physiology, molecular signaling, female-specific physiology, or multi-omics)
• Evidence of sustained and ongoing exemplary research as evidenced by external funding, refereed peer-reviewed publications, and presentations
• Dedicated commitment and competence in teaching and instruction, as evidenced by effective teaching and student mentorship
• Evidence of participation in productive service to the department, college, university, and profession

Preferred Qualifications

• Evidence of interdisciplinary research bridging exercise science, health, and education
• Strong desire to mentor early-career faculty in developing strategies for external funding

Salary

Commensurate with education and experience.

Application Instructions

Required documents: Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Curriculum Vitae, and List of three Professional References (name, email, business title). Optional document: Proof of Veteran Status. Completed applications received by October 1, 2026, will be assured full consideration. Late applications will be reviewed as necessary to fill the position.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site (https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS). Please do not send to the listed recruitment contact.