"Assistant/Associate Professor of Practice, Nutrition and Human Performance"

Assistant/Associate Professor of Practice, Nutrition and Human Performance

Company: The University of Arizona

Job Location: Tucson, 85724

Category: Nutrition and Dietetics

Type: Full-Time

Posting Number: req23960

Department: Nutritional Sci Wellness - RES

Location: Main Campus

Address: Tucson, AZ USA

Position Highlights

The mission of the School of Nutritional Sciences & Wellness (NSW), College of Agriculture, Environmental, and Life Sciences at the University of Arizona, is to lead in providing cutting-edge research, outstanding Undergraduate and Graduate Programs, and Cooperative Extension activities that advance the discovery and translation of the roles of nutrition and physical activity in optimizing health and wellness for people in Arizona, the nation, and the world. NSW takes a collaborative and interdisciplinary approach in discovering, integrating, extending, and applying knowledge of nutritional and exercise science to promote optimal health, wellness, and wellbeing, and to prevent and to treat chronic diseases including cancers, diabetes, obesity, heart disease and musculoskeletal disorders.

NSW is seeking an Assistant/Associate Professor of Practice to teach primarily in our Nutrition and Human Performance degree program beginning in Spring 2026. Applicants should have a broad knowledge of physical activity and wellness with an emphasis in exercise science and application at an undergraduate level.

This career-track appointment is not eligible for tenure.

Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; sick leave and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Duties & Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in person and online.
• Teaching may include, but is not limited to, the following courses: Exercise Prescription & Metabolic Testing Lecture (NSC 406R), Exercise Prescription & Metabolic Testing Lab (NSC 406L), Assessment and Regulation of Human Body Composition Lab (NSC 445L), Assessment and Regulation of Human Body Composition (NSC 445R), Introduction to Nutrition & Human Performance (NSC 306), Nutrition, Physical Activity, & Health promotion (NSC 320), MythBusters: Physical Activity and Disease Prevention (NSC 106)
• Develop syllabi, lesson plans, assignments, and assessments aligned with course objectives and program outcomes.
• Participate in curriculum review and development to enhance program quality and meet program standards.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of developments in the field through professional development and incorporate current research and practices into teaching.
• Advise and mentor students regarding academic progress, career opportunities, internships, and graduate education.
• Collaborate with colleagues, and campus and community partners.
• Contribute to departmental, college, and university service, including committee work and program assessment.
• Additional instruction and service duties may be assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Commitment to student-centered learning and academic excellence.

Minimum Qualifications

• Masters degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, or a closely related field from an accredited institution.
• Exercise physiologist, strength and conditioning coach, or similar certifications from organizations like the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) or the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) AND/OR Professional experience in exercise or sport science, metabolic testing, strength and conditioning, data science.

Rank: To be Determined

Tenure Information

Career-Track (CT)

FLSA: Exempt

Full Time/Part Time: Full Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week: 40

Job FTE: 1.0

Work Calendar: Academic

Job Category: Faculty

Benefits Eligible: Yes - Full Benefits

Rate of Pay: DOE

Compensation Type: salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)

Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)

Number of Vacancies: 1

Contact Information for Candidates

Dr. Veronica Mullins

vamullins@arizona.edu

Open Until Filled: Yes

Documents Needed to Apply: Resume and Cover Letter

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