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Position/Rank Assistant/Associate Professor (Lecturer) - Lecturer Track - DOQ Department 00196 - Health & Kinesiology City Salt Lake City, UT Track Non Tenure Track New Position to Begin July 1, 2026 Details
University of Utah, College of Health
Department of Health & Kinesiology
Assistant/Associate Professor (Lecturer), (Lecturer) Track, Career-Line Position
The Department of Health & Kinesiology at the University of Utah is seeking to hire a 0.75 FTE, Career-Line (non-tenure) faculty position with expertise in Sports Science and Human Performance. This full-time appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor (Lecturer) or Associate Professor (Lecturer), depending on qualifications and experience.
This is a long-term, renewable position within the University's Career-Line faculty structure, with the potential for multi-year contracts. The successful candidate will contribute to teaching, program development, and community engagement in a dynamic and growing academic environment.
Responsibilities:
Teach courses in sports science and human performance, which may include:
Biomechanics
Wearable devices
Motor control
Exercise physiology
Other movement sciences and health & kinesiology sub-disciplinary areas
Contribute significantly to program development for emerging undergraduate and graduate programs in Sport and Performance Science, including:
Curriculum development
Oversight of experiential learning opportunities
Collaborate with community and industry partners (e.g., Utah Athletics, profession sport organizations, Olympic national governing bodies, and industry partners) to support alignment of curriculum, applied learning, and research initiatives in biomechanics and human performance.
Minimum Qualifications:
The Department of Health & Kinesiology serves approximately 1,500 students across bachelor's, master's, and doctoral programs and is committed to preparing future leaders and scholars in health, movement science, and human performance.
The University of Utah is a Carnegie R1 research institution located in Salt Lake City, a vibrant metropolitan area with exceptional access to outdoor recreation, cultural amenities, and professional sports.
Applicants must apply online at:
https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/199760
Please include the following materials:
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
Anticipated start date: July 1, 2026
Inquires may be sent to:
Dr. Tim Brusseau - Professor and Chair
Department of Health & Kinesiology
tim.brusseau@utah.edu
Tel: 801.587.7900
Dr. Peter Fino - Associate Professor and Search Committee Chair
Department of Health & Kinesiology
Peter.fino@utah.edu
Tel: 801.213.1363
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Special Instructions for Candidates
Applicants must apply online at:
https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/199760
Please include the following materials:
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
Anticipated start date: July 1, 2026
Inquires may be sent to:
Dr. Tim Brusseau - Professor and Chair
Department of Health & Kinesiology
tim.brusseau@utah.edu
Tel: 801.587.7900
Dr. Peter Fino - Associate Professor and Search Committee Chair
Department of Health & Kinesiology
Peter.fino@utah.edu
Tel: 801.213.1363
Open Date 04/07/2026 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Requisition Number PRN04039F Type Faculty
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