"Clinical Assistant Professor"

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Clinical Assistant Professor

Position Information

Position Title: Clinical Assistant Professor
Department: Exercise and Nutrition Sciences
Posting Link: https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/59953

Position Summary
The Department of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences within the School of Public Health and Health Professions invites applications for a full-time, 12-month Clinical Assistant Professor position as Clinical Director for Strength and Conditioning. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to academic excellence, clinical innovation, and interdisciplinary collaboration in a dynamic educational environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and expansion of new clinical placement sites.
• Design, develop, and teach new academic courses aligned with program goals and SUNY standards.
• Expectations to carry a teaching load up to 12 credit hours per semester (equivalent of three 3-4 credit courses), depending on the amount of scholarship and service. Teaching assignments will include the fall, spring, and summer terms.
• Prepare and manage documentation required for program accreditation and compliance.
• Collaborate collegially with faculty and staff across the Department of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences, other academic units, and Athletics.
• Engage with external stakeholders including clinical placement supervisors, preceptors, and accreditation staff to ensure high-quality experiential learning.

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.

Outstanding Benefits Package
Working at UB comes with benefits that exceed salary alone. There are personal rewards including comprehensive health and retirement plan options. We also focus on creating and sustaining a healthy mix of work, personal and academic pursuit - all in an effort to support your work-life effectiveness. Visit our benefits website to learn about our benefit packages.

About The University at Buffalo
The University at Buffalo (UB) #ubuffalo is one of America’s leading public research universities and a flagship of the State University of New York system, recognized for our excellence and our impact. UB is a premier, research-intensive public university dedicated to academic excellence. Our research, creative activity and people positively impact the world. Like the city we call home, UB is distinguished by a culture of resilient optimism, resourceful thinking and pragmatic dreaming that enables us to reach others every day. Visit our website to learn more about the University at Buffalo.

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

• PhD in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated experience in athlete performance monitoring and rehabilitation.
• Proven expertise in designing and implementing strength and conditioning programs across various sports.

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD in Sport Performance or a directly related discipline.
• Experience working within professional sports organizations.
• Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) credential, or eligibility to obtain certification within the first year of employment.

Physical Demands

Salary Range
$85,000 - $95,000

Job Type
Full-Time

Special Instructions Summary

Is a background check required for this posting?
No

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: 11/14/2025
Deadline for Applicants: 12/14/2025
Date to be filled: 01/05/2026