Job Title

Assistant/Associate Tenure-Track Professor and Coordinator, Allied Health Concentration within the BS Exercise Sport Physiology

Agency

Tarleton State University

Department

Department of Health and Human Physiology

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Stephenville, Texas

Job Type

Faculty

Job Description

Tarleton State University, a distinguished Doctoral National Comprehensive University, invites applications for the position of Assistant/Associate Professor and Coordinator, Allied Health Concentration within the BS Exercise Sport Physiology in the Department of Health and Human Physiology.

This is a 10.5-month tenure-track position located on Tarleton's main campus in Stephenville, Texas. Summer appointments are dependent upon need and funding availability. Work hours: Mon-Fri; 8 AM-5 PM or as work and teaching requirements indicate. May be assigned to teach at various campus locations or through approved instructional modalities, as determined by the institution based on operational needs. Serves as a Campus Security Authority (CSA).

The faculty member is expected to demonstrate excellence and innovation in teaching, maintain an impactful research program, mentor undergraduate and graduate students, and participate in the necessary operations of the institution.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

60% Teaching & Service

• Plan, prepare, and deliver lectures, seminars, and/or laboratory offerings to undergraduate students, which may include the general education core curriculum.
• Develop course syllabi, select instructional materials, and design assessments such as exams, quizzes, papers, etc.
• Assess student performance, provide timely feedback, and evaluate student learning outcomes to inform teaching practices and curriculum improvements.
• Engage students in active learning, foster critical thinking skills, and provide opportunities for discussion, collaboration, and hands-on learning.
• Provide academic support and guidance to students through office hours, assignment feedback, and mentoring.
• Adhere to university policies, academic integrity standards, and accreditation requirements related to teaching responsibilities.
• Incorporate innovative teaching methods, technologies, and pedagogical approaches to enhance student learning and engagement.
• Engage in ongoing professional development activities to stay current, improve teaching skills, and explore new instructional strategies.
• Collaborate with colleagues, departmental faculty, and university staff to coordinate course offerings, share resources, and contribute to program development and improvement.
• Participate in institutional service roles, including but not limited to college committees, advisory committees, student/faculty recruitment, and mentoring of new and part-time faculty.

20% Research, Scholarship, and Creative Activity

• Maintain an active agenda for research, scholarship, or creative activity appropriate to the applicant’s academic discipline.
• Make original contributions to the advancement of knowledge/creative expression in the applicant’s discipline through scholarly publication, presentation, or exhibition.
• Demonstrate potential for external funding, national impact, or professional recognition.

20% Coordinator, Allied Health Concentration

• Work alongside the department, college, and university leadership to grow and lead the program.
• Engage students within the program and provide effective mentoring.
• Contribute to the overall development and success of the program and ensure that the curriculum challenges students while facilitating their professional development.

Minimum Requirements

Required Education and Experience

• Earned doctorate/terminal degree in the teaching discipline from an accredited university.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge and understanding of undergraduate education.
• Ability to interact with students, staff, and faculty professionally, collegially, and collaboratively.
• Written and oral communication skills sufficient to manage databases, present to small and large groups.

Preferred Requirements

• Administrative and leadership experience.
• Previous experience in oversight of academic programs.
• Previous experience as a faculty member and experience in supervisory and/or management position(s) in the academy.
• Experience with CASCE Accreditation.

Application Procedure:

Employment applications must include (required):

• Completed online application
• Cover Letter / Letter of Interest addressing qualifications
• Curriculum Vitae or Resume
• At least 3 current professional references and their full contact information
• Unofficial transcripts
• Philosophy Statement related to Teaching, and Research – no more than 1500 words.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Anticipated start date Fall 2026.