Assistant Professor Exercise Physiology

Title: Assistant Professor of Exercise Physiology

Employee Classification: Asst Professor

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Provost

SubDivision-Department: UNT-Col of Health & Public Servic

Department: UNT-Kinesiolgy, Hlth Promo, & Rec-132320

Job Location: Denton

Salary: Compensation is competitive and commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and discipline, in accordance with university guidelines and available funding.

FTE: 1.00

Retirement Eligibility: ORP Eligible

About Us - Values Overview

Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.   We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team.   Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu.  

Department Summary

The College of Health and Public Service (HPS) at the University of North Texas prepares graduates to address diverse and complex social issues such as aging, disability, disaster management and recovery, criminal justice, health disparities and public safety, and find solutions to challenges in public administration, public health, exercise physiology and urban design.

We have eight academic departments with undergraduate and graduate programs, the Kristin Farmer Autism Center, the Center for Public Management, the UNT Speech and Hearing Center, the UNT Work Inclusion and Supported Employment (UNTWISE) program, UNT ELEVAR, and several professional development and clinical training programs to facilitate careers to address a global society.

The Department of Kinesiology, Health Promotion and Recreation (KHPR) has over 1,300 undergraduates and offers a master’s degree in Kinesiology and a Ph.D. in Human Performance and Movement Science. Graduate students can specialize in applied physiology or human performance psychology. Current research laboratories include the Applied Physiology Laboratory (where this position will primarily be housed), Pediatric Movement and Physical Activity Laboratory, Sport and Exercise Psychophysiology Laboratory, Sport Physical Activity and Health Laboratory, and Physical Activity and Psychomotor Learning Laboratory.

The Applied Physiology Laboratory (APL) is a collaborative research facility which includes a large well-equipped biochemistry laboratory space with state-of-the-art equipment. In addition, the APL also has dedicated research spaces for exercise testing (aerobic and strength), muscle and adipose biopsies, and phlebotomy, clinical studies (with adjustable bed and TV), body composition assessment (DXA and BIA), and an array of cardiovascular and autonomic testing equipment. Other spaces house a lower body negative pressure chamber, a heat/cold chamber, and a float tank. We can perform indirect calorimetry, continuous blood pressure monitoring, multiple microneurography systems, transcranial Doppler ultrasound, multiple ultrasound assessments, specialized arterial wall tracking software for assessment of flow mediated dilation, neural diagnostic cart, isokinetic dynamometer, surface EMG system, and multiple near-infrared spectroscopy devices. The research spaces and major equipment in the APL are shared among KHPR faculty. Further information about facilities and equipment in the APL is available upon application and request.

UNT has a highly diverse campus with a wide range of languages spoken in addition to English. We welcome candidates who have experience with HSI/MSIs and/or who speak Spanish, Vietnamese, American Sign Language, Chinese (Cantonese, Mandarin and other variations), Arabic, Tagalog, Farsi, French, or/and Yoruba.

Position Overview

The Department of Kinesiology, Health Promotion and Recreation at the University of North Texas invites applicants for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position with expertise in exercise physiology or related area (e.g., biochemistry, immunology, metabolism) to begin in Fall 2026. It is expected that the applicant will be able to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in the department’s exercise physiology curriculum, as well as have an active and focused research agenda with potential for, or success in, obtaining external grant or industry funding. The successful applicant will be able to collaborate with, complement, and expand the ongoing research in the shared Applied Physiology Laboratory (Drs. Deemer, Hill, Keller, McFarlin, Sprick, and Vingren). Tenured and tenure-track faculty are expected to mentor undergraduate and graduate students. A typical teaching load is two organized courses in each of the long semesters (2:2). Experience with teaching online and hybrid courses using Canvas or a similar learning management system is desirable.

Employees in this job may be responsible for conducting research on, working on, or having the ability to access critical organizational infrastructure and they must be able to maintain the security and integrity of the infrastructure related to this role.

Minimum Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Exercise Physiology, Exercise Biochemistry, Exercise Molecular Biology, Exercise/Sport Nutrition, Exercise Immunology, or closely related field at the time of appointment. Exceptional ABD candidates will be considered, but the position requires completion of all doctoral requirements by Aug. 31, 2026.
• Demonstrated scholarship via first and co-authored publications.
• Demonstrated record of teaching.
• Strong interpersonal, presentation, and communication skills.

Employees in this job may be responsible for conducting research on, working on, or having the ability to access critical organizational infrastructure and they must be able to maintain the security and integrity of the infrastructure related to this role.

Preferred Qualifications

• At least 2 years of post-doctoral training
• Demonstrated potential for successful extramural funding
• A record of collaborative scholarship
• Experience in directing/mentorship of undergraduate and graduate student projects
• Teaching experience at the undergraduate and graduate levels

Physical Requirements

Communicating with others to exchange information.

Environmental Hazards

No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Driving University Vehicle

No

Security Sensitive

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted. In order to ensure full consideration, applications should be received by December 1st, and review of applications will begin upon receipt. However, screening may continue until the position is filled. Compensation will be commensurate with experience and align with the institutional guidelines for faculty salaries. Application materials should include:
1. A cover letter expressing your interest and qualification for the position
2. A current curriculum vitae
3. A research statement highlighting your past research accomplishments and an outline of your 5-year research plan
4. Contact information (email and phone) for at least 3 (no more than 6) professional references. References will be contacted only if you are selected for an on-campus interview.

Questions can be directed to search committee chair, Dr. David Hill at David.Hill@unt.edu.

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EEO Statement

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