Exercise Science - Assistant Professor

College/School/Unit: College of Education
Department: Kinesiology and Health Education
Posted: Sep 4, 2025
Apply By: Open until filled

Description

The Department of Kinesiology and Health Education is seeking a faculty member with expertise in areas including human muscle physiology, muscular function, and/or other physiological sub-disciplines related to improving human performance (e.g., neuromechanics, ergonomics, etc.). Our department houses separate but allied programs in Movement and Cognitive Rehabilitation Science (MCRS) and Exercise Physiology. The mission of these related programs is to advance core knowledge related to the physiological systems of the body and to understand how these systems and the human body as a whole relate to movement, health, and well-being. Our goal is to translate this knowledge into the improvement of clinical and functional outcomes for people across sport and physical activity, and across different stages of life.

Our ideal candidate is someone who can contribute to research in areas such as muscle physiology and biomechanical and neuro-muscular research. This search welcomes applications from candidates investigating the musculoskeletal system, the nervous system, biomechanics of the body, and all other aspects of human physiology, movement, and physical activity.

We expect the successful candidate to have an established publication record and to demonstrate a strong record of (or potential for) securing external grants to support their research. In addition, they should demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching courses in exercise physiology, movement science, and other exercise science sub-disciplinary areas.

We seek an individual who is committed to contributing as a faculty member, researcher, and through service to our academic community. Our department is currently ranked #6 by the National Academy of Kinesiology, and we are located within the College of Education, recently ranked #6 by U.S. News & World Report. Our department is currently home to more than 1,750 undergraduates and more than 200 master's and doctoral students.

The College of Education, ranked among the top public colleges of education in the country, has a longstanding commitment to the shared values of equitable opportunities, excellence, innovation, empowerment, community-focus, and endeavors to bridge research and practice. We view creating an inviting, engaged campus community as interconnected with academic excellence in the work of our faculty. The college has experienced a rapid expansion of interest in its academic programs over the past five years. About 30% of our admitted students are first-generation college students and come from all corners of Texas and beyond. Our students are joined by a world-class faculty who are among the nation's leading experts in their respective fields.

As a leading college of education in Texas and beyond, we are agents of change committed to transforming education and health research, practice, and policy to ensure the thriving of children, families, schools, and communities. In our efforts to align our college to address the most pressing challenges in the fields of education and health, we launched a strategic vision known as Reimagine Education (see education.utexas.edu/about/college-leadership/deans-office/reimagine-education). In advancing this effort, we have organized our academic and research aspirations around three Signature Impact Areas: Advancing Equity and Eliminating Disparities in Health and Education, Attending to Place and Context, and Thriving through Transitions.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in exercise physiology, kinesiology, physiology, biomechanics, or related scientific discipline earned by July 31, 2026.
• Record of (or potential for) research excellence as demonstrated by refereed publications, extramural funding, and evidence of professional service.
• Experience or capacity to teach undergraduate and graduate students in such courses as anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, motor control, lab techniques, and a wide variety of specialist courses at the graduate level.

As a venue for research, Texas is home to more than 10% of the nation's K12 student population. More than 30% of students in Texas speak a home language other than English and this includes more than 100 languages. The University of Texas at Austin is the flagship state university of Texas, and one of the few universities in the U.S. that is both a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution. UT Austin values and supports interdisciplinary research and, with the opening of the Dell Medical School, provides outstanding access to opportunities for collaboration with world-renowned medical faculty. Austin, Texas is an exciting, welcoming, and inclusive city with the reputation as the Live Music Capital of the World.

Application Instructions

Review of applications will begin October 15, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled. To ensure full consideration, please provide all requested materials by October 15, 2025.

Applicants should upload the following items to the Interfolio system:

• Cover letter with contact information
• Full curriculum vitae
• Research statement that includes research accomplishments and future research directions
• Teaching and mentoring statement that describes specific methods used to ensure effective student mentoring and a classroom environment that is welcoming, engaging, and supportive of student learning and success
• Up to 3 representative publications
• A list of 3 references with their full contact information. Letters are not required at the time of application.

For additional information about the department, see https://education.utexas.edu/departments/kinesiology-health-education/.

For questions regarding the application process, please contact Haleigh Wyrostek at (512) 232-5476.

Questions about the position can be directed to the chair of the search committee: Dr. Hirofumi Tanaka at htanaka@austin.utexas.edu.

To apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/173250

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.


To apply, visit https://faculty.utexas.edu/career/168635



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