Assistant Professor of Practice - College for Health, Community and Policy (HCAP), Kinesiology

Assistant Professor of Practice - College for Health, Community
and Policy (HCAP), Kinesiology

Location: San Antonio, TX

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Job ID: 16460

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Position Information
Assistant Professor of
Practice

We invite applicants for a full-time Assistant
Professor of Practice position. We are seeking candidates whose
primary expertise is in Exercise Physiology or Biomechanics and who
are also qualified to teach courses in Strength and Conditioning,
Exercise Prescription, and/or Anatomy and Physiology. Individuals
interested in the Assistant Professor of Practice position should
have a passion for teaching and mentorship, with a strong emphasis
on practical, hands-on experience in the field.

The University of Texas at San
Antonio (UT San Antonio) is a nationally recognized,
top-tier public research university that unites the power of higher
education, biomedical discovery and healthcare within one visionary
institution. As the third-largest research university in Texas and
a Carnegie R1-designated institution, UT San Antonio is a model of
access and excellence — advancing knowledge, social mobility and
public health across South Texas and beyond. UT San Antonio serves
approximately 42,000 students in 320 academic programs spanning
science, engineering, medicine, health, liberal arts, AI,
cybersecurity, business, education and more. With 17,000 faculty
and staff, UT San Antonio has also been recognized as a Top
Employer in Texas by Forbes Magazine. Learn more online, on UT San Antonio Today or on
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LinkedIn.

College

College for Health, Community and
Policy

The mission of the College for Health,
Community and Policy (HCAP) is to develop solutions to affect
change for complex social issues to improve the well-being of
communities and the world. We aim to accomplish this mission
through exceptional education, creation and dissemination of
knowledge, and partnership with communities and institutions from
local to global. Hcap.utsa.edu

Department

Department of Kinesiology

The Department of Kinesiology has 12
tenured/tenure-track and 5 full-time non-tenured faculty. The
department offers both bachelor's and master's degrees designed to
equip students with the knowledge and skills needed for a
successful career in various fields in Kinesiology. The programs
are grounded in research, ensuring students receive a comprehensive
education based on the latest scientific findings. The department
features numerous research laboratories and students are provided
the opportunity to work in state-of-the-art teaching labs, gaining
hands-on experience that is critical for their professional
development. https://hcap.utsa.edu/kinesiology/

Salary Range: Up to $55,000
annualized, commensurate with education, experience, and
qualifications.

Job Type: Full Time

Position Summary

Teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in Exercise
Physiology or in Biomechanics, as well as undergraduate courses in
one or more of the following areas: Strength and Conditioning,
Exercise Prescription, and Anatomy and Physiology (90% teaching).
Experience in teaching Clinical Exercise Testing and Prescription
and Electrocardiography is desirable.

Engaging in service activities (10%) that contribute to the
mission of the department and university. Contribution to program
development and community outreach related to their teaching
expertise is also expected.

Qualifications

• PhD in Exercise Physiology, Biomechanics, Kinesiology, or a

related field.

• Or a master's degree and exceptional

experience as an exercise physiologist.

• This position may require the ability to maintain the security

and integrity of UT San Antonio and its infrastructure per Texas
EO-GA-48.

Preferred
Qualifications

• ACSM Exercise Physiologist certification, ACSM Clinical

Exercise Physiologist certification, or NSCA Strength and
Conditioning certification.

Application Process

To apply, applicants must upload the following
in a single PDF document:

• A cover letter addressing teaching qualifications and

experience.

• A curriculum vitae.
• Contact information for three references.

References will not be contacted until final rounds of
evaluations, and applicants will be notified prior to this.
Finalists may be asked to provide additional resources upon
request.

Application Deadline: Priority consideration will be given
October 31st.

Contact Information: For more information,
please contact Search Committee Chair(s) Dr. Saki Oyama at
Sakiko.oyama@utsa.edu.

Posting Close Date:
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. At the
discretion of the hiring department, this posting may close once a
sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.

This position
will work primarily on campus. Travel and parking
expenses are the employee's responsibility.

This position
is contingent upon a successful background check. Verification of a
valid driver's license and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) may be
completed as applicable. Applicants selected must be able to show
proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of
hire.

Equal
Employment Opportunity

As an equal
employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, it is the
policy of The University of Texas at San Antonio to promote and
ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardless
of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation,
national origin, age, disability or genetic information, and
veteran status. The University is committed to the Affirmative
Action Program in compliance with all government requirements to
ensure nondiscrimination.

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