The Department of Kinesiology and Health Promotion invites applications for an Assistant or Associate Professor position in Exercise Science. The position is Regular Title Series, tenure-eligible. This is a 9-month appointment, effective August 16, 2027.
The selected candidate will be expected to be actively committed to our departmental vision and mission by pursuing excellence in teaching, research and scholarship, and service. Successful candidates will be expected to teach graduate and undergraduate exercise science courses, with faculty in this position typically expected to teach a 2-2 course load.
Responsibilities include the following:
- Teach 2 courses each semester (fall and spring), such as undergraduate courses in Strength and Conditioning for Sports, Physiology of Exercise, Introduction to Exercise Testing and Prescription, Practicum in Kinesiology and Health Promotion, Laboratory Methods in Exercise Science, or other exercise science/exercise physiology courses as assigned.
- Provide support for the undergraduate Exercise Science and Strength and Conditioning major and minor programs;
- Develop and maintain an active, interdisciplinary research agenda involving human subjects, showcasing a strong record of academic scholarship and potential for extramural support, as demonstrated by an independent research trajectory, peer-reviewed research publications, presentations, and/or grant support;
- Advise and mentor master’s and doctoral students in the exercise science program;
- Seek and be competitive for extramural research funding; and
- Provide service to the department, college, university, and profession.
Interested applicants should apply at www.uky.edu/ukjobs and include the following materials:
- a detailed cover letter noting academic credentials and professional experience related to the responsibilities for this position — upload under Cover Letter;
- a curriculum vita (no photos) — upload under Curriculum Vita;
- a statement on teaching that includes reflections on the candidate’s teaching experiences, mentoring undergraduate and graduate students, and copies of evaluations of the candidate’s teaching, if available — upload under Specific Request 1;
- a statement on research describing the candidate’s research interests and areas of expertise, dissemination of research, and current/potential funding agencies — upload under Specific Request 2;
- writing samples – up to three representative publications (first or corresponding author preferred) — upload under Writing Sample;
- names and contact information for three professional references – upload under References. References will be contacted to upload a letter once finalists have been selected.
Review of applications will be conducted on a rolling basis. Preference will be given to applicants who have submitted their applications by October 16, 2026.
Questions regarding the position or application materials may be directed to the search committee chair Dr. Lance Bollinger (lance.bollinger@uky.edu).
Employment at UK is subject to fund availability and comes with many rewards, focusing on your total well-being and career development, with leadership striving to provide a strong work-life integration. The university generously contributes to employees’ retirement plans, medical coverage, and life insurance. In addition, UK offers optional benefits such as dental and vision insurance, additional retirement plans and much more. To learn more about these benefits, please visit: https://hr.uky.edu/employment/our-benefits.