The Department of Movement Sciences and Health at the University of West Florida, in collaboration with the Florida Institute for Human and Machine Cognition (IHMC) invites applications for a full-time Assistant Professor of Exercise Science tenure-track position with accompanying Research Scientist appointment at IHMC. This is a 9-month position.
Salary: Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Preferred Response Date: February 2, 2025 (Application reviews will begin the week of March 3rd).
Appointment: August 8, 2025
Qualifications: This position requires a minimum of a doctorate in exercise science, physiology, human performance, or a closely related discipline from an accredited institution and a demonstrated ability to lead relevant, independent research. Preferred qualifications include: strong record of research productivity and a clear plan to secure external funding; postdoctoral research experience in muscle physiology, cardiovascular physiology, metabolism, or a related area; evidence of ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and engage in community partnerships for research and service; and previous teaching or mentoring experience at the university level.
Job Summary: The successful candidate will teach graduate coursework and/or other courses assigned by the department chair. The candidate will engage in research at IHMC, in scholarly activity, and in university and community service. In conjunction with the College?s facilities and resources, the joint appointment comes with full access to the facilities, resources, and environment at IHMC, including the new, state-of-the- field IHMC Healthspan, Resilience, and Performance Research Complex—a 40,000-square-foot complex containing an interdisciplinary blend of clinical/applied and molecular/cellular research capabilities and $12.4M of new, leading-edge equipment.
Application Instructions: Candidates must apply online through the University of West Florida website: https://careers.uwf.edu. Applicants are required to attach a CV, letter of application, statement of teaching philosophy, and three references (one of which must be a current or previous supervisor). References will be contacted upon submission of this application.
An opportunity to upload these documents will be provided during the application process. For assistance, please contact Human Resources at 850-474-2694 or email jobs@uwf.edu.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
The University of West Florida is an Equal Opportunity/Access/Affirmative Action/Disabled/Veteran employer. Any individual requiring special accommodation to apply is requested to advise UWF by contacting UWF Human Resources at 850.474.2694 (voice) or 850.857.6158 (TTY). A criminal background check is required for successful candidates. E-Verify is required for employment. All applications for employment at the University are subject to the Florida public records law.
