Faculty – Exercise Science, Nutrition, Health Promotion, or Health Studies

Job Description

The Department of Health, Sport, and Human Physiology invites applications for a full time, 9-month, Instructional Track (open-rank), non-tenure track faculty position in Exercise Science, Nutrition, Health Promotion, or Health Studies for the academic year 2025-26, beginning August 19, 2026, renewable for a total of three years (2026-2029) and renewable thereafter in three-year increments. Applications are sought from candidates with a demonstrated potential or established record of outstanding teaching in at least two of the following content areas: exercise science, nutrition, physical activity psychology, health services, health promotion, social determinants of health, or cultural competency in health. Duties of this position include didactic teaching (80%) and service (20%).

A minimum of a master’s degree in a related discipline must be awarded by the start date in August 2026.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in exercise science, nutrition, health promotion, kinesiology, health studies, public health, or related field. PhD or ABD (i.e., completion of all required courses and examinations) preferred.


• Must demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills.


• Must demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills.


• Previous teaching experience in exercise science, nutrition, health promotion, kinesiology, or health studies at the collegiate level.

Desired Qualifications

• PhD in exercise science, nutrition, health promotion, kinesiology, heath studies, public health or related field.


• Previous teaching as a primary instructor at the collegiate level.


• Previous teaching experience in large-enrollment courses at the collegiate level.


• Previous supervision of graduate teaching assistants.

The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, or associational preferences.

Persons with disabilities who need assistance or accommodations with the application or interview process may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, (319) 335-2660 or fsds@uiowa.edu. For jobs in UI Health care, please contact UI Health care Leave & Disability Administration at 319-356-7543.