"Assistant or Associate Professor (10), Exercise and Nutrition Sciences"

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Assistant or Associate Professor (10), Exercise and Nutrition Sciences

Position Information

Position Title: Assistant or Associate Professor (10), Exercise and Nutrition Sciences
Department: Exercise and Nutrition Sciences
Posting Link: https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/60233

Position Summary
The department of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences within the School of Public Health and Health Professions invites applicants for a full-time, 10-month Assistant or Associate Professor position for Exercise Science. This is a tenure track position to begin in August 2026. Applicants conducting research in the areas of environmental physiology, respiratory physiology, and cardiovascular physiology are particularly desired, but all relevant fields will be considered. The ideal candidate will establish a line of research that will complement and/or build off current strengths of the School.

Key Responsibilities:

• Establish and maintain an externally funded research program.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Exercise Science.
• Mentor undergraduate and graduate students as well as participate in service activities (i.e., Department, School, University, and Professional Organizations)
• Candidates who desire to be hired at the associate professor level must have an established line of research and publications consistent with tenure at a Research-1 institution.

About the Department:
The Department of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences is one of the academic units in the School of Public Health & Health Professions. There are well-established research programs and excellent facilities available within the Department and School. The Department offers a BS in Exercise Science, a BS in Nutritional Sciences, a BS/MS in Exercise Nutrition, an MS in Clinical Nutrition leading to the Registered Dietician credential, an MS degree in Athletic Training, MS degrees in Nutrition and Exercise Science and PhD degrees in Exercise Science and Nutrition. The Department is home to the Center for Research and Education in Special Environments (CRESE), which is a state-of-the-art facility for performing research at altitude, depth and extremes of temperature.

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University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Minimum Qualifications

• An earned doctorate in exercise science, kinesiology, physiology, or related field
• Postdoctoral research training
• Record of peer-reviewed scientific publications consistent with experience
• Current extramural funding required for those entering as associate professor

Preferred Qualifications

• Evidence of securing external funding
• Relevant teaching experience in higher education

Salary Range
$80,000 - $93,000

Job Type
Full-Time

Contact Information

Contact's Name: Benjamin Stich
Contact's Title: Department Resource Manager
Contact's Email: bstich@buffalo.edu
Contact's Phone: 716-829-2048

Posting Dates

Posted: 12/09/2025
Deadline for Applicants: Open Until Filled
Date to be filled: 08/19/2026