Assistant Professor (Exercise Science) Health & Human Performance CoHP Tenure-Track Faculty 202[...]

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The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
1201 W. University Drive
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MASS Building 2nd Floor
Edinburg, TX 78539

Edinburg:

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We seek applicants who are dedicated to serving The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley’s student body as an Assistant Professor of Health & Human Performance beginning in the 2025-2026 academic year. UTRGV serves the Rio Grande Valley and beyond via an innovative and unique multicultural education dedicated to student access and success. By championing leading research, healthcare, and application of university discoveries, we support sustainable development, community engagement, and well-being.

UTRGV is a distributed campus, one university spanning four counties and multiple locations. Our purpose is to be a university for the entire Rio Grande Valley and beyond. Over 91% of the students enrolled at UTRGV identify as Hispanic, making UTRGV one of the top 3 universities with the highest percentage of Hispanic students.

The Department of Health & Human Performance in the College of Health Professions is seeking qualified candidates who have a demonstrated record of success in research, teaching, and professional service in the health, health education, health promotion, or public health field that are commensurate with an appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin Fall 2025. The responsibilities include establishing and maintaining a focused research agenda, procurement of external grants, participation in scholarly committees and taskforces, teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in health education and public health, and performance of other duties assigned by the department chair.

Given that UTRGV is a distributed campus, faculty will be required to teach in a variety of settings, incorporating technology and student engaged pedagogies to maximize student success and may be assigned to teach face-to-face, hybrid and/or online courses. Service to the department, college, university, community, and professional organizations is an integral part of the faculty member’s responsibilities.

An earned doctorate in Exercise Science with an educational background in Exercise Science/Kinesiology and or related fields from an accredited university.

Earned doctorate degree in exercise science is preferred, with a record of success, or evidence of potential in research, teaching, and service.

1. Doctoral degree in exercise science/kinesiology or related field.
2. Demonstrated scholarly productivity, grant procurement, active participation in professional organizations, and evidence of contribution to curriculum development.
3. Certification through National and Strength and Conditioning Association and/or American College of Sports Medicine.
4. Any research topic is considered but strongly interested in diabetes, obesity and cardiovascular health.
5. Teaching experience, online and in the classroom setting.

Commensurate with Qualifications and Experience

09/01/2025

It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status.

10/03/2024

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Texas law requires faculty members whose primary language is not English to demonstrate proficiency in English as determined by a satisfactory score on the TOEFL or IELTS. Incomplete applications will not be considered. All positions are subject to budget approval.