COLLEGE OF HEALTH, EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL STUDIES

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN PERFORMANCE

615 McCallie Avenue, Mail Stop 6606
Chattanooga, TN 37403
(423) 425-4323  
                                                                                             

The Department of Health & Human Performance has an opening at the Assistant Professor level in the Undergraduate and Graduate Exercise Science program.  DHHP exists to educate and train students, conduct and translate research, and provide service in the areas of physical activity, preventive and rehabilitative exercise, nutrition, and health promotion. These activities engage the University and the community for the purpose of enhancing health, performance, and improved quality of life among all people. If you are interested in helping others, improve their quality of life, we have a variety of concentrations to help you make your career aspirations a reality.  

Our Vision is:  To create nationally engaged programs of excellence that advance active living and healthy eating. 

We support the Mission of:  With a focus on active living and healthy eating, the Department of Health & Human Performance concentrations prepare students for professional careers, conduct applied research, and engage our communities and professions to enhance health-related quality of life.

Position:           

Assistant Professor of Health & Human Performance   

The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC) invites applications and nominations for a tenure track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level. The successful applicant will show evidence of an ability to teach courses in the Undergraduate and Graduate Exercise Science program with specific training in either health psychology/behavioral science dealing with chronic health challenges such as obesity, drug/alcohol, smoking, physical activity and sedentary behaviors. Candidates must have a working knowledge of ACSM standards in their respective specialization. Candidate would be expected to collaborate and engage in the community and develop a research agenda and seek grant opportunities in their respective fields. Preference will be given to candidates holding ACSM, NSCA or National Strength and Conditioning certification.

Qualifications:
Earned Doctorate in exercise science, exercise physiology, health psychology, public health and/or related field. Preference will be given to candidates with evidence of teaching, research and external grant support in some of the following areas: Exercise Leadership, Personal Training, Health Behavior Change, Exercise Programing at the clinical and/or community level as well as core courses in Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology. The ideal candidate will promote active living by leading a healthy and active lifestyle.

Application:
Screening of applications will begin August 1, 2011 and will continue until the position is filled. Incomplete applications will not be considered. The position start date will be August, 2012.

Applicants should submit a single electronic Adobe PDF file containing the following items:

(1) letter of interest to include a statement of teaching philosophy and research focus

(2) a current curriculum vita

(3) three letters of reference

(4) unofficial transcripts from all universities attended to:

facultyvitae@utc.edu (Please reference search number S11-2-020.)

Applications will ONLY be accepted electronically. No phone calls please.

Prior to interviews, candidates will be required to submit official transcripts to the search committee.

EEO
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