Tenure-Track Professor, Biomechanics & Exercise Science

Assistant Professor of Exercise Science – Biomechanics at Utah Tech University (Saint George, UT). Full‑time, tenure‑track position starting Fall Semester 2025. Salary range $63,000—$66,000 per year. Job Number 25FAC740‑1.

Responsibilities

• Teach 24 credits per academic year, primarily in‑person with online options. Instruction may include 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 of active learning and active life.
• Hold regular office hours, attend 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 in Kinesiology, Exercise Science, or related field required; ABD candidates considered. Preference for specialty or degree in Biomechanics.
• Evidence of, or potential for, excellence in teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels (finalists will demonstrate competence via a teaching demonstration).
• Evidence of clinical or sport‑performance work‑related experience in exercise science strongly preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to develop collaborative relationships with faculty, administrators across disciplines, and external organizations.
• Evidence of scholarship (refereed publications, paper presentations, abstracts, etc.).

Compensation & Benefits

Full‑time (9‑month) tenure‑track faculty position. Annual salary $63,000—$66,000 depending on qualifications and experience, with optional summer/overload teaching compensation available. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, employee assistance and wellness programs, life and disability insurance, retirement contributions, and undergraduate tuition waivers for employees and eligible dependents.

Equal Opportunity / Non‑Discrimination Statement

Utah Tech University is an Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action employer. The President and employees of the University are fully committed to affirmative action within its employment programs and activities. Utah Tech does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy, Title IX, or any other federal, state or local law.

• Director of Equity Compliance / Title IX Coordinator: Hazel Sainsbury – 435‑652‑7747.
• Deputy Title IX Coordinator: Jennifer Larimore – 435‑652‑7731.