Urgently Require Assistant Professor of Exercise Physiology in Denton, TX

Job title: Assistant Professor of Exercise Physiology

Company: University of North Texas

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Posting Title Assistant Professor of Exercise Physiology

Department UNT-Kinesiolgy, Hlth Promo, & Rec-132320

College/School College of Education

Job Location Denton

Full Time/Part Time Full-Time

Retirement Eligibility ORP Eligible

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Department Summary



The Department of Kinesiology, Health Promotion and Recreation has over 1,300 students and offers a bachelor's and a master's degree in Kinesiology and a PhD in Human Performance and Movement Science. Graduate students can specialize their training across several areas including exercise physiology, sport and exercise psychology, and sport pedagogy & motor behavior. Current research laboratories include the Applied Physiology Laboratory (where this position will primarily be housed), Pediatric Movement and Physical Activity Laboratory, Sport and Exercise Psychophysiology Laboratory, Sport Physical Activity and Health Laboratory, and Physical Activity and Psychomotor Learning Laboratory. The linked highlights the capabilities of our laboratories for current and future research.



The Applied Physiology Laboratory (APL) is a collaborative research facility which also includes a large, shared biochemistry laboratory space with a wide array of state-of-the-art equipment (see video). In addition, the APL also has dedicated research spaces for exercise testing and training, muscle and adipose biopsies, and phlebotomy, clinical studies (with adjustable bed and TV), body composition assessment (DXA and BIA), and an array of cardiovascular and autonomic testing. Other spaces house a lower body negative pressure chamber (Technavance), a heat/cold chamber, and a large float tank for sensory deprivation. The APL is equipped to perform indirect calorimetry (metabolic carts and a portable COSMED K5), continuous blood pressure monitoring (Finapres NOVA), microneurography (AD Instruments, NeuroAmp), transcranial Doppler ultrasound (DWL), and peripheral vascular ultrasound assessments (Terason, USmart 3300), with specialized arterial wall tracking software for assessment of flow mediated dilation (Quipu, Cardiovascular Suite), wireless EMG and EKG (Biopac), force/power/velocity measurements (AMTI force plates and linier position transducers) and more. The research spaces and major equipment in the APL are shared among KHPR faculty. Further information about facilities and equipment in the APL is available upon application and request.



The University of North Texas is a student-focused, public, research university located in Denton, Texas. Denton is a town of 136,000 people located in the DFW Metroplex and offers a peaceful haven for study and research with close access to both outdoor and city amenities. UNT is located 36 miles north of the center of Dallas and only 26 miles north of DFW International Airport. The DFW Metroplex offers a wealth of job opportunities, entertainment, shopping, arts, and professional sport teams.



With a total enrollment of over 47,000 students on the Denton Campus, UNT is one of the largest universities in the state of Texas. UNT's official Carnegie Classification is Doctoral University: Highest Research Activity (formerly R1). The university is highly diverse, being ranked in the top 8% of USA universities based on racial, geographic, gender, and age diversity. UNT was also rated among the nation's top 100 universities for social mobility and ethnic diversity by U.S. News & World Report (2020 College Rankings). UNT continues to meet or exceed the criteria to be designated as a Minority and a Hispanic Serving Institution, with 52.6% of the undergraduate student body representing minority populations.



UNT has a highly diverse campus with a wide range of languages spoken in addition to English. We welcome candidates who have experience with HSI/MSIs and/or who speak Spanish, Vietnamese, American Sign Language, Chinese (Cantonese, Mandarin and other variations), Arabic, Tagalog, Farsi, French, or/and Yoruba.

Position Summary



The Department of Kinesiology, Health Promotion and Recreation at the University of North Texas invites applicants for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position with expertise in exercise physiology or related area (e.g., biochemistry, immunology, metabolism) to begin in Fall 2024. It is expected that the applicant will be able to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in the department's exercise physiology curriculum, as well as have an active and focused research agenda with potential for, or success in, obtaining external grant or industry funding. The successful applicant will be able to collaborate with, complement, and expand the ongoing research in the shared Applied Physiology Laboratory (Drs. Caldwell, Deemer, Hill, McFarlin, Sprick, and Vingren). Tenured and tenure-track faculty are expected to mentor undergraduate and graduate students. A typical teaching load is two organized courses in each of the long semesters (2:2). Experience with teaching online and hybrid courses using Canvas or a similar learning management system is desirable.

Minimum Qualifications



Applicants must have an earned doctorate (PhD or equivalent) in Exercise Physiology, Exercise Biochemistry, Exercise Molecular Biology, Exercise/Sport Nutrition, Exercise Immunology, or closely related field at the time of appointment.

Preferred Qualifications



-At least 2 years of post-doctoral training

-Teaching experience at the undergraduate and graduate levels

-Research experience with demonstrated scholarship via first-authored publications

-Demonstrated potential for successful extramural funding.

Required License / Registration / Certification

Physical Requirements Ability to communicate

Area of Specialty Exercise Physiology with a specialization that can collaborate and utilize existing Applied Physiology Laboratory resources and equipment (specific equipment details available upon request of the search chair).

Security Sensitive This is a security sensitive position.

EEO Statement



The University of North Texas System and its component institutions are committed to equal opportunity and comply with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University of North Texas System and its component institutions do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, and employment practices.

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Posting Number F1344P

Special Instructions to Applicants



In order to ensure full consideration, applications should be received by October 1st, and review of applications will begin upon receipt. However, screening may continue until the position is filled. Compensation will be commensurate with experience and align with the institutional guidelines for faculty salaries. Application materials should include:



1) A cover letter expressing your interest and qualification for the position



2) A current curriculum vitae



3) A research statement highlighting your past research accomplishments and an outline of your 5-year research plan



4) Contact information (email and phone) for at least 3 (no more than 6) professional references. References will be contacted only if you are selected for an on-campus interview.



Questions can be directed to search committee chair, Dr. Sarah Deemer at .

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Required Documents * Cover Letter

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• References - List of Names and Contact Information for 3


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