Open Rank Faculty - Integrated Physiology - (FAC002588)

The Department of Health and Human Performance at the University of Houston is seeking an exercise physiologist with demonstrable academic skills for a tenure or tenure track faculty position. The intent is to hire at Associate Professor rank, but applications from all ranks will be reviewed and considered. The position is a 9-month appointment with optional summer term teaching possible. Effective date of appointment will be Fall 2023.

The successful candidate is expected to maintain a rigorous and productive scholarly research program that will foster acquisition of external funding, generate high-quality research publications, and enhance graduate student recruitment and training. Additional responsibilites include teaching graduate and/or undergraduate courses in exercise science, phyical fitness, or kinesiology, and perform service to the department, college, university and in the profession.

Applicants are sought who can both complement and expand existing research capabilities within the department’s expertise, as well as applicants who can collaborate with individuals across the University’s departments, colleges, and centers. In addition, the successful candidate will demonstrate potential to engage in cooperative research projects with other medical, community, and/or governmental agencies located in Houston and nationally. Applicants are required to (i) have an active, externally funded research program related to exercise or physical activity that strengthens/broadens our current research areas; (ii) show a consistent record of disseminating scholarly work through publications in high-impact journals and presentations at major scientific meetings; and (iii) display a commitment to university-level teaching and mentoring at both the undergraduate and graduate level. Preference will be given to individuals who have expertise in exercise research in special populations. Rank and salary will be commensurate with experience.

Applications may be submitted at http://www.uh.edu/human-resources/uh-careers/ (Posting FAC002588) and should include (a) cover letter describing your qualifications, interest in the position, and brief evidence of scholarly impact, (b) research statement, including history of external funding and future plans for acquiring funding (3-5 pages), (c) Teaching and mentoring philosophy (1-2 pages), (d) Curriculum vitae, (e) three letters of recommendation, and (f) unofficial copies of all academic transcripts. Official transcripts are not required with the initial application but will be requested for final candidate.

Any questions may be addressed to Dr. Melissa Markofski, Search Committee Chair, E-mail: mmarkofs@central.uh.edu. Review of candidates for the position will begin February 1, 2023 and will continue until the position is filled.

The University of Houston is a Carnegie-designated Tier One research university, and also has been designated Tier One for Community Engagement. Located in the heart of the nation’s fourth largest city, UH is one of the most culturally and ethnically diverse public research universities in the nation, with over 45,000 students on the main campus. Four miles away is the world’s largest medical center, the Texas Medical Center (TMC), with which we are linked through federal grants, research institutes, faculty appointments, student practicum placements, and research. Rice University, with which we also have long-term connections, is also nearby. We also maintain extensive partnerships with industries, school districts, and NASA in the greater Houston area as well as with other departments and schools at UH, such as the Schools of Pharmacy, Engineering, Optometry, Natural Sciences and Mathematics, and Education. Applicants are encouraged to develop collaborative relations with other Departments and with Texas Medical Center institutions.

The University of Houston is responsive to the needs of dual career couples. The University of Houston is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications :

A Ph.D. with a focus in integrated physiology is required (for example, exercise physiology or exercise science, physiology, immunology, oncology, biochemistry, nutrition, physical activity, or any related exercise physiology field).

Notes to Applicant: Official transcripts are required for all faculty appointments and will be requested upon selection of the final candidate. All positions at the university are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check. The University of Houston is committed to providing disability-related accommodations to applicants. If you are offered a preliminary or a face-to-face interview and need accommodations, please reach out to the search chair to discuss specific needs and considerations.