The Department of Health and Exercise Science at the University of Oklahoma invites applications for a Renewable Term Lecturer position, in Exercise Physiology. This position is non-tenure track with an emphasis on undergraduate teaching, but does provide an opportunity for promotion. The position will have a 4:4 teaching load focused primarily on undergraduate courses related to Exercise Physiology. The appointment will begin in Fall 2025. The successful applicant will be offered a five-year appointment, renewed annually based on performance and funding, with the opportunity for a second or subsequent reappointments. 

Responsibilities

1.      Teach undergraduate and potentially graduate courses in Exercise Physiology. The expected teaching load of this position will be 4 courses per semester.

2.      Perform service to the profession, university, college, and department

About the Department 

The Department of Health and Exercise Science is an interdisciplinary program and one of the largest in the Dodge Family College of Arts and Sciences. It is nationally ranked by the National Academy of Kinesiology. The program focuses on Exercise Physiology and Health Promotion and integrates the following: biological, physiological, medical, and behavioral sciences as they relate to physiological responses to exercise and other aspects of human health.

To learn more about the Department of Health & Exercise Science at the University of Oklahoma, including degree offerings at the undergraduate and graduate levels, please visit our website at http://cas.ou.edu/hes. 

The University of Oklahoma (OU) is a Carnegie-R1 comprehensive public research university known for excellence in teaching, research, and community engagement, serving the educational, cultural, economic and health-care needs of the state, region, and nation from three campuses: Norman, Health Sciences Center in Oklahoma City and the Schusterman Center in Tulsa. OU enrolls over 30,000 students and has more than 2700 full-time faculty members in 21 colleges.

In 2014, The University of Oklahoma became the first public institution ever to rank #1 nationally in the recruitment of National Merit Scholars, with 311 scholars. The 277-acre Research Campus in Norman was named the No.1 research campus in the nation by the Association of Research Parks in 2013. Norman is a culturally rich and vibrant town located just outside Oklahoma City. With outstanding schools, amenities, and a low cost of living, Norman is a perennial contender on the “Best Places to Live” rankings. Visit soonerway.ou.edu for more information.

Minimum Qualifications:

1.      PhD degree in Exercise Physiology/Kinesiology or related field. ABD will be considered provided degree is conferred prior the position start date.

2.      Ability to teach and develop undergraduate courses related to Exercise Physiology such as Principles of Health and Fitness, Exercise Testing and Prescription in Healthy and Clinical Populations, Biomechanics, Exercise Physiology, Principles of Strength and Conditioning, Sport and Exercise Nutrition, etc.

Preferred Qualifications:

1.      Previous experience teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in Exercise Physiology

2.      Previous experience using innovative teaching pedagogy

3.      Previous experience supervising student internship placement

Application Instructions

To apply, applicants MUST upload a cover letter, current Curriculum Vita, and contact information for three confidential letters of recommendations to the following link: http://apply.interfolio.com/166948.  Review of applications will begin immediately and the position will remain open until filled.

Please direct questions about the position and application process to Interim Department Chair, Chris Black ([email protected]).