Assistant/Associate Professor (Lecturer) in Sport Science and Human Performance
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.