Assistant/Associate Professor (Lecturer) in Sport Science and Human Performance University of Utah in United States

University of Utah, Department of Health & Kinesiology, is recruiting a Career-Line (non-tenure-track) faculty member at the Assistant or Associate Professor (Lecturer) level in Sport Science and Human Performance.

This is a 0.75 FTE, long-term, renewable faculty appointment with the potential for multi-year contracts. The role is centered on teaching, program development, and community/industry engagement in a growing area of sport and performance science.

Research/teaching areas and keywords: biomechanics, wearable devices, motor control, exercise physiology, movement sciences, kinesiology, applied sport science, human performance, curriculum development, experiential learning, and partnerships with athletics and sport organizations.

What the position involves: teaching courses in sport science and human performance; contributing to emerging undergraduate and graduate programs; helping develop curriculum and experiential learning opportunities; and collaborating with partners such as Utah Athletics, professional sport organizations, Olympic governing bodies, and industry collaborators.

Eligibility highlights: a master’s degree is required; a Ph.D. is preferred in Kinesiology or a related discipline. The department seeks candidates with strong teaching potential, evidence of program-development ability, community engagement experience, and applied experience in sport/performance settings (high school, collegiate, club, semi-professional, or Olympic levels preferred).

Application materials: cover letter, CV, teaching statement (maximum 2 pages), and three professional references.

How to apply: submit the application online via the University of Utah PeopleAdmin portal. Review begins immediately and the posting remains open until filled. Anticipated start date is July 1, 2026.

Contacts: Dr. Tim Brusseau (Professor and Chair) and Dr. Peter Fino (Associate Professor and Search Committee Chair) at the Department of Health & Kinesiology.