What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Professor of Exercise Science - Biomechanics emphasis position at Utah Tech University?
Position Announcement
The Department of Health & 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 Fall Semester 2025. This position directly supports the Exercise Science degree programs, which include pre-PT, pre-OT, and pre-AT emphases. Candidates with a specialization in biomechanics and statistics 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 / .
Join our team at Utah Tech University and work in a cutting-edge biomechanics lab designed for excellence in human movement analysis and research. Our facility features a Simi Markerless Motion Capture System with 8 high-resolution cameras, providing precise kinematic data without the need for markers. Two Bertec Force Plates allow for advanced kinetic analysis, enabling comprehensive studies of force generation and distribution. Spanning over 1,300 square feet, the lab offers ample space to conduct innovative research in biomechanics, injury prevention, and performance optimization, making it an ideal environment for advancing science and enhancing human performance.
Responsibilities
- Teach 30 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 Biomechanics, Quantitative Biomechanics, Clinical Biomechanics, Measurement & Statistics, 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
Supplemental Information
POSITION DETAILS, COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS : Full-time (9-month), tenure-track faculty position. Faculty service begins August 2025. Annual salary of $63,000-$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, employee assistance and wellness programs, life, disability, retirement, 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 February 18, 2025 ; 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. If, because of a disability, you need special services or facilities to apply for this opening, please call the Human Resources Office (435) 652-7520.
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 north 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.
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Salary : $63,000 - $66,000
