Clinical Assistant Professor - Exercise Science

Job Summary

The Kinesiology Department in the College of Nursing and Health Innovation, at the University of Texas at Arlington, invites applications for a Clinical Assistant Professory – Academic Professional Track (APT).

The Clinical Assistant Professor of Exercise Science teaches and supervises students in classroom, clinical and community settings. They evaluate student performance, support curriculum improvements, and maintain partnerships with clinical sites. The role also includes professional development and service to the program.

In accordance with USCIS regulations, successful applicants must be legally able to accept work in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. CBC Requirement:
It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington to conduct a criminal background check on any applicant who is under final consideration for employment with the University. This position may have access to critical infrastructure as defined by Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code. If so, to be hired for and continue to be employed in this position you must maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure as set forth in Texas Executive Order GA-48.

By assuming this position, and if you have access to critical infrastructure, you authorize the University to conduct routine background checks.

• Implement high quality instruction and supervision to students in classroom, lab, and clinical settings.
• Evaluate student performance and contribute to curriculum improvement.
• Teach assigned courses, commensurate with experience.
• Build and maintain strong partnership with clinical agencies.
• Provide timely, constructive feedback on student performance and competencies.
• Serve on departmental committees and contribute to strategic initiatives.
• Uphold public standards in exercise science.
• Serve as a professional role model.
• Performs other duties as needed.

• Master’s degree in Exercise Science or related field
• PhD in Exercise Science or related field
• Demonstrated teaching and research experience in exercise science fields (exercise physiology, motor behavior, biomechanics, sport psychology, rehabilitation, kinesiology, etc.)

• Experience teaching in a higher education setting

The Kinesiology Department in the College of Nursing and Health Innovation at UTA is comprised of three undergraduate programs, which includes a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science program with tracks in Clinical & Applied Physiology, Health, Fitness & Wellness, and Motor & Rehabilitation Sciences, a Bachelor of Arts in Kinesiology with tracks in Physical Education Teacher Education and Sport Leadership and Management, and a Bachelor of Science in Public Health.

The department also has three master’s programs – a Master of Science in Exercise Science, a Master of Science in Athletic Training, and Master of Public Health, as well as a Ph.D. in Kinesiology.

The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) is located in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metroplex, a vibrant and diverse metropolitan area that is home to over 7 million people, one of the fastest-growing tech economies in the United States, and a wide array of arts, entertainment, and cultural activities. As a comprehensive teaching, research, and public service institution, UTA is dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through scholarship and creative work.

With an enrollment of more than 42,000 students, UTA is the second largest in the University of Texas System. As a result of its combination of rigorous academics and innovative research, UTA is designated as a Carnegie R-1 “Very High Research Activity” institution and nationally recognized for its commitment to student success and service. It ranks No. 5 in Military Times’ “Best for Vets:
Colleges” and is the top university in North Texas for its graduates’ salaries (The Wall Street Journal). UTA is designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution and an Asian American and Native American Pacific…