"Assistant Professor of Exercise Science, Regular Title Series"

Job Details

Job Title: Assistant Professor of Exercise Science, Regular Title Series

Requisition Number: FE04613

Working Title: KHP-Exercise Science

Department Name: 8G040:Kinesiology - Health Promotion

Work Location: Lexington, KY

Type of Position: Faculty

Position Time Status: Full-Time

Tenture Track Status: Tenure Track

Required Education: PhD or equivalent in the field of Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology, Kinesiology, or a related field.

Required Related Experience: n/a

Required License/Registration/Certification: CSCS certification preferred

Job Summary: The Department of Kinesiology and Health Promotion invites applications for an Assistant Professor position in Exercise Science, Regular Title Series, tenure-eligible. This is a 9-month appointment, effective August 16, 2026.

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 Nutrition and Physical Fitness, Strength and Conditioning for Sports, Physiology of Exercise, Introduction to Tests and Measurements, Introduction to Exercise Testing and Prescription, Practicum in Kinesiology and Health Promotion, or other exercise science/exercise physiology courses as assigned. Possible graduate courses might include Advanced Exercise Physiology, or other graduate courses as assigned;
• Provide support for the undergraduate exercise science and strength and conditioning major and minor programs;
• Develop and maintain an active research agenda involving human subjects, showcasing a strong record of academic scholarship as demonstrated by an independent research trajectory, peer-reviewed research publications, and presentations;
• Advise and mentor master’s and doctoral students in the exercise science program;
• Seek extramural research funding; and
• Provide service to the department, college, university, and profession.

Interested applicants should submit an application at www.uky.edu/ukjobs and include the following materials: a curriculum vita, a detailed cover letter, a statement on teaching, a statement on research, names and contact information for three professional references, writing samples, and unofficial academic transcripts.

Employment at UK is subject to fund availability and comes with comprehensive rewards. Review of applications will begin September 15, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled. Questions may be directed to Dr. Haley Bergstrom at hbergstrom@uky.edu.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities: An earned doctorate in exercise science, exercise physiology, kinesiology, or a related field before the employment start date; a commitment to successful college or university teaching; a strong record of academic scholarship; a commitment to mentoring; and potential for active service participation.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?: No

Preferred Education/Experience: Successful teaching at the undergraduate and graduate level; experience teaching courses with lab-based skills and content; and a strong interdisciplinary and collaborative research record.

Open Until Filled: Yes