About the position
Department: Health & Human
PerformanceSalary: Commensurate with experience
Description:
The Department of Health and Human Performance (HHP) at the
University of Houston is seeking a community health promotion and
applied kinesiology specialist with demonstrable academic skills
for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position. This position is a
9-month appointment with summer school teaching optional.
The successful candidate will join a high-performing, high-yield
specialty designed to deliberately fortify our implementation
science core—a primary catalyst for interdisciplinary collaboration
across distinct departmental nodes, including the Center for
Neuro-Behavioral Research (CNBR), the Laboratory of Integrated
Physiology (LIP), and Sports Administration.
Qualifications:
A Ph.D. in Kinesiology, Nutrition, Behavioral Science,
Prevention Science, or a related community health promotion field
is required. Applicants must demonstrate a strong research focus
intersecting with implementation science, specifically targeting
two high-priority sub-disciplines:
- Digital Health Interventions: Utilizing mHealth, wearable
technology, and digital tracking tools to promote behavioral change
and monitor physical activity in real-time.
- Community-Based Research: Designing, implementing, and evaluating
sustainable, community-led physical activity interventions in
underserved or marginalized urban spaces. Preference will be given
to individuals who have expertise in community-engaged research in
underserved urban areas, pediatric/adolescent health promotion, and
large-scale project management (e.g., NIH R01/U54
frameworks).
Applicants are required to:
- Demonstrate strong potential to maintain an active, externally
funded research program (NIH, etc.) that strengthens/broadens our
current research areas.
- Show a consistent record of disseminating scholarly work through
publications in high-impact journals and presentations at major
scientific meetings.
- Display a commitment to university-level teaching and mentoring
at the undergraduate, Master's, and Ph.D. levels.
Responsibilities:
The successful candidate is expected to maintain a vigorous
scholarly research program that will foster the acquisition of
external funding, generate high-quality research publications, and
scale HHP's research expenditures and institutional
footprint.
Additional multi-level teaching and instructional responsibilities
include:
- Undergraduate Level: Expanding high-demand coursework in applied
kinesiology, community health programming, and digital health
literacy.
- Master’s Level: Training students in program design,
implementation science framework evaluation, and advanced
health-tracking methodologies.
- Ph.D. Level: Providing specialized training in mHealth
intervention design, community collaborations, and grant proposal
writing, while serving as a primary advisor and mentor for doctoral
dissertations.
- Service: Performing service to the department, college,
university, and the profession (such as active involvement in
organizations like the Society of Behavioral Medicine).
Application Process:
Review of application materials will begin immediately and
continue until the position is filled. Applicants should submit the
following materials electronically:
1. A Cover Letter describing your (a) qualifications and interest
in the position, (b) evidence of scholarly impact, (c) history of
or potential for external funding, and (d) teaching and mentoring
philosophy.
2. A current Curriculum Vitae.
3. Three Letters of Recommendation.
4. Copies of all Academic Transcripts.
University Description:
The University of Houston is a Carnegie-designated Tier One
public research university recognized with a Phi Beta Kappa chapter
for excellence in undergraduate education. UH serves the globally
competitive Houston and Gulf Coast region by providing world-class
faculty, experiential learning and strategic industry partnerships.
Located in the nation's fourth-largest city and one of the most
vibrant regions in the country, UH enrolls nearly 49,000
students.
Applications should be submitted through the University of Houston
Careers website at https://www.uh.edu/human-resources/careers/.
The anticipated start date is Fall 2027.
Employees are expected to have a home address in the state of
Texas for the duration of their appointments.
Official transcripts are required for a faculty appointment and
will be requested upon selection of the final candidates.
All positions at the University of Houston-System are security
sensitive and will require a criminal history check. Individuals
conducting research in critical infrastructure areas (i.e.,
communication infrastructure systems, cybersecurity systems,
electric grid, hazardous waste treatment systems, and/or water
treatment facilities) are subject to regular review to ensure the
security and integrity of the research is maintained.
The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal
Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.
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