Assistant Professor - Kinesiology The School of Health and Kinesiology at the University of Nebraska at Omaha invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of assistant professor in Kinesiology with an anticipated start date of August 2027. The ideal candidate will help expand and complement current faculty expertise with a background in nutrition or strength and conditioning. Desirable professional certifications include Certified Nutrition Coach (NASM), Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach (NSCA), Certified Performance and Sport Scientist (NSCA) or other comparable credentials. To be considered for this position, applicants should demonstrate success in teaching and experience obtaining external research funding, with a well-defined research agenda. The School of Health and Kinesiology has experienced a significant growth in majors over the past 5 years. Additionally, in the Spring of 2025, the School of Health and Kinesiology opened a new 30,000 square foot laboratory facility to support expanding faculty research. Current and future facilities include laboratories to facilitate research across the breadth of kinesiology, including but not limited to developmental motor function, physical activity, disability related research, exercise psychology, exercise biology/biochemistry (wet lab), applied physiology, cardiovascular/pulmonary physiology, environmental human physiology, as well as sports medicine and sports science. The new faculty member will have the opportunity to contribute to and/or grow a laboratory in the new facility to support their research agenda. There is a high potential for collaborative research with current faculty from the School of Health and Kinesiology, the Department of Biomechanics, the University of Nebraska Medical Center, among others. The ideal candidate will have the experience and ability to teach a variety of courses in the kinesiology curriculum. Courses will be decided based on the applicant's strengths and the needs of the School of Health and Kinesiology. Service commensurate with academic rank will be expected. Responsibilities for this position include teaching courses in the bachelor's, master's, and doctoral kinesiology curriculum; mentoring and supervising graduate students; establishing an extramurally funded research program; and providing service to the school, college, university, and metropolitan community.
Required Qualifications:
Doctoral degree in kinesiology or related field. Clear evidence of teaching experience and a well-defined research agenda. ABD may be considered.
Preferred Qualifications:
Professional certifications such as Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach (NSCA), Certified Nutrition Coach (NASM), Certified Performance and Sport Scientist (NSCA) or similar.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Regularly sits; may stand, walk. See, hear, speak and use of hands.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Regularly works indoors. Noise level is low to moderate.
Salary: Commensurate with experience
