Assistant/Associate/Full Professor - Exercise Physiology (SCEP) - Fall 2027

Assistant/Associate/Full Professor - Exercise Physiology (SCEP) - Fall 2027Summary

Title:	Assistant/Associate/Full Professor - Exercise Physiology (SCEP) - Fall 2027
ID:	2114
Type:	Full-time Faculty
Post Date:	09/16/2026
Position Available Date:	N/A
Department:	School of Exercise and Sport Science

More about this job >Description The University of Mary Hardin Baylor’s Mayborn College of Health Sciences seeks qualified faculty for its School of Exercise & Sport Science beginning in late July of 2027, with initial appointment at the rank of Assistant/Associate/Full Professor, commensurate with experience.  UMHB seeks faculty who are active Christians and dedicated teacher-scholars to prepare students for leadership, service, and faith-informed discernment in a global society.  

The School of Exercise & Sport Science offers two undergraduate degree programs with five major options. Specifically, the undergraduate degrees offered include the Bachelor of Sport Management (B.S.M.) and the Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences (B.S.H.S.), which includes three options: the B.S.H.S. in EC-12 Physical Education, the B.S.H.S. in Exercise Physiology, and the B.S.H.S. in Health Science. Degree concentrations include Clinical Exercise Physiology, Strength & Conditioning, Pre-PT, Pre-PA, Pre-OT, Pre-AA, Pre-AT, Pre-Med, and Pre-Chiro.  Additionally, the School offers two graduate degrees that include the Master of Science in Exercise Physiology and the Master of Science in Sport Administration. Our goal is to engage students in a Christ-centered learning environment where they will develop the knowledge, skills, and interprofessional competencies to become leaders in the complex and dynamic environment of health sciences.

UMHB is conveniently located in Belton, an historic town of 22,000 in the heart of central Texas.  Nearby cities are Temple (5 miles), Waco (45 miles), Austin (65 miles), San Antonio (130 miles) and Dallas/Ft. Worth (130 miles).  Excellent schools, abundant cultural and recreational opportunities, and a high quality of life are hallmarks of the local community.

Faculty Responsibilities:  Activities required of all faculty include exemplary teaching, curriculum development, student recruitment and advising, professional attainment; and service to department, college, university, and the community. 

Specific Responsibilities:  Teach undergraduate courses in the Strength and Conditioning Education Program (SCEP).  Such courses may include Exercise Physiology, Performance Nutrition, Principles and Techniques of Strength Training and Conditioning, Advanced Olympic Lifting, Program Design in Strength and Conditioning, and various activity courses.  This position may also include the teaching of graduate level courses within the Master of Science in Exercise Physiology program.  The teaching load is typically 12 hours per semester. Other responsibilities may include student advising, graduate student mentorship, and supervision of students at internship sites.
  Qualifications: 

1. Must be an active and committed Christian who will support the University’s mission and who will be an active participant in their local church.
2. Doctorate in Exercise Physiology, Health Science or related discipline from an accredited institution is required.
3. Current Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) certification is also required. 
4. Candidates with evidence of teaching repertoire in more than one exercise physiology-related area (exercise physiology, exercise prescription, biomechanics, strength and conditioning, nutrition, etc.) are strongly encouraged to apply.
5. Excellent teaching and communication skills, a dedication to professional attainment, and commitment to quality improvement are essential. 
6. Must agree to the University’s Employee Statement of Understanding.

Salaries and Benefits:  Competitive salary commensurate with experience, excellent benefits including medical and dental insurance, retirement plan with match and UMHB tuition benefits for employees and their dependents.   To Apply:  Visit www.umhb.edu/careers for more details and to apply. Please submit a cover letter, CV, transcript copies, and evidence of quality teaching performance with your online application.  Your letter of interest should also respond to UMHB’s mission and values, found at http://about.umhb.edu/our-mission.  In addition, include in one page or less, a description of your own Christian beliefs and commitments.  Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled.

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