Description

The Department of Health and Human Performance at Utah Tech University in St. George, Utah, invites applications for a full-time tenure-track faculty position in Exercise Science to start January 2027 (Spring Semester; preferred) or July 2027 (Fall Semester). This position directly supports the Exercise Science degree programs, which include pre-Physical Therapy (PT), pre-Occupational Therapy (OT), and pre-Athletic Training (AT) emphases. Candidates with a specialization in Sport and Exercise Psychology, Motor Development, and Exercise Programming for Special or At-Risk Populations are preferred but consideration will be given to all qualified applicants. More information about the department, faculty, and its degree offerings can be found online at https://health.utahtech.edu/health-human-performance/. 

Requirements

Responsibilities

• Teach 24 credits per academic year, primarily in-person, but with online teaching options. Instruction may include a combination of classroom/lab teaching and/or internship supervision.Courses may include but are not limited to Sport and Exercise Psychology, Motor Development, Exercise Programming for At-Risk Populations, Applied Fitness
• Development for Older Adults, and other Exercise Science related courses.    
• Design curriculum and create student experiences/internships reflective of the University's theme "active learning. active life."
• Hold regular office hours, attend regular department meetings, vote on department issues, and advise on student assessment as needed.
• Serve on University, college, and department committees and engage in community, University, departmental, program, and professional discipline service activities.
• Engage in scholarly and creative activities resulting in the sharing of knowledge through teaching, presentations, publications, and other appropriate outlets.
• Develop and maintain supporting relationships with community, state, national, and international organizations.
• Advise and prepare students for credentialing licensure exams through ACSM, NSCA, etc.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Doctorate degree in Kinesiology, Exercise Science, or a related field required. ABD candidates will be considered. Candidates with a specialization or degree in Sports Psychology or Motor Development is preferred.
• Evidence of or potential for excellence in teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels (finalists will be required to demonstrate competence via a teaching demonstration).
• Evidence of clinical or sport performance work-related experience in exercise science is strongly preferred.
• Ability to communicate clearly with students, staff and colleagues, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to develop collaborative relationships with faculty and administrators across disciplines and with other members of discipline-related external organizations.
• Evidence of scholarship in the form of refereed publications, paper presentations, published abstracts, etc.

Supplemental Information

POSITION DETAILS, COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: Full-time (9-month) tenure-track faculty position. Faculty service, with pay and benefits starting January 1 (preferred) or July 1, 2027. Annual salary of $61,000-$66,000 depending on qualifications and experience, with additional compensation available for optional summer/overload teaching. Excellent benefits package included that begins on start date; includes medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, employee assistance and wellness programs, retirement plan contributions, and undergraduate tuition waivers for employees and eligible dependents. See https://humanresources.utahtech.edu/employee-benefits/ under "Benefits Summary" for more details.

ELECTRONIC APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Application review begins Monday, 14 September; position open until filled. Candidates must submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, contact information for three professional references (including email addresses), transcripts, and a Student Success Statement (1-2 pages about the candidate's teaching or other professional experience working with a wide range of student academic preparedness). Please upload all the requested documents when you submit your application. Employment is contingent upon successful completion and certification of required degrees and upon successfully passing a background check.

ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY: Utah Tech University is an open, comprehensive, polytechnic institution, committed to exceptional student learning and success that has adopted an instructional approach of "active learning. active life." and a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship. We seek faculty and staff committed to creating an active, applied and career-oriented learning environment that is student-centered. Established in 1911 as a community college and in 2013 as a state university, our University is located in picturesque southwestern Utah, approximately 120 miles northeast of Las Vegas. The area is renowned for its red rocks, desert climate, over 300 days of sunshine annually, and featuring easy access to world-class outdoor recreational opportunities. Click here to learn more about the University.

Utah Tech University is a fast-growing Utah public institution of higher education, with more than 13,000 students. We offer over 250 programs, including doctoral, masters, bachelors, associates, certificates, endorsements, minors, and/or emphases. We seek faculty and staff committed to creating an active, applied, and career-oriented learning environment that is student-centered, who bring new ideas, possess values and career aspirations aligned with the University's mission and vision, and are inspired to build a premier open, comprehensive, polytechnic university. 

Utah Tech employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must provide employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

Utah Tech is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations in its services, programs, activities, education, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, please contact Human Resources at hr@utahtech.edu or 435-652-7500.

Utah Tech University does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex (including sex discrimination and sexual harassment), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, ancestry, disability status, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, military status, veteran status, or other bases protected by applicable law in employment, treatment, admission, access to educational programs and activities, or other University benefits or services. For more information or contact information, please visit https://titleix.utahtech.edu/reporting-discrimination/. 

For important information regarding academics, campus safety, student services, employment laws, and other regulatory requirements, visit Utah Tech University's Right-to-Know https://utahtech.edu/right-to-know/ and Clery Act https://police.utahtech.edu/clery-act websites.

Visit https://humanresources.utahtech.edu/employee-benefits/ to learn more about the wonderful benefits available to you as a Utah Tech employee!

Highlights from Utah Tech's benefits package include:

• 14.2% retirement contribution, paid 100% by the employer (no match required), vested on day 1 of full-time employment;
• Regular undergraduate tuition waiver (paid at 100%) for employee, spouse, and unmarried dependent children to take courses at Utah Tech;
• Full medical, dental, and vision plans, with low employee-paid premiums, that begins on day 1 of full-time employment;
• Flexible Spending Accounts or Health Savings Accounts available;
• Employer-paid basic life insurance & disability insurance coverage from day 1 of full-time employment;
• Generous staff leave accruals, plus 12 paid holidays per calendar year.