Assistant, Associate or Full Professor Faculty Positions in Human Physiology or Exercise Science (Tenure-Track)

The Department of Health and Human Physiology (HHP) at the University of Iowa invites applications for two tenure-track positions at the rank of Assistant, Associate or Full Professor with a focus on either of the following established or emerging areas of strength within the department.

Cardiovascular, metabolic and/or respiratory health and disease: Candidates with an emerging (assistant professor) or established (associate or full professor) scholarly research program will be expected to develop and/or sustain a research program in cardiovascular, metabolic, and/or respiratory health and disease, ideally in areas consistent with departmental strengths. This faculty will also support anticipated teaching needs in core and elective courses in our large BS Human Physiology and Exercise Science majors including but not limited to Human Physiology, Respiratory Physiology, Cardiovascular Physiology, Exercise Physiology, Clinical Exercise Physiology, etc. or other courses as needed.

Neurological, sensorimotor, and/or skeletal muscle health and disease: Faculty with an emerging (assistant professor) or established (associate or full professor) scholarly research program will be expected to develop and/or sustain a research program in neurological, sensorimotor, and/or skeletal muscle health and disease, ideally in areas consistent with departmental strengths. This faculty will also support anticipated teaching needs in core and elective courses in our large BS Human Physiology and Exercise Science majors including but not limited to Sensorimotor Physiology, Exercise Physiology, Motor Control, Human Anatomy, Biomechanics, Human Growth and Motor Development, Skeletal Muscle Physiology, etc. or other courses as needed.

Current departmental strengths include (but are not limited to) aging and aging-related conditions (i.e., cognitive aging, vascular aging, sarcopenia, hypertension), biobehavioral/psychosocial stress, cancer and related conditions (cachexia, cancer survivorship), diabetes/obesity, modifiable lifestyle behaviors (aerobic and resistance exercise, physical activity, sedentary behavior, sleep, diet, tobacco/vaping), neurodegenerative diseases, pregnancy complications (preeclampsia, gestational hypertension and diabetes) and related maternal and offspring health. For both positions, there are outstanding opportunities for collaboration with faculty in the Colleges of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Public Health, Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy and/or Engineering. There are also many exceptional research Institutes and Centers that facilitate collaboration and offer pilot funding opportunities including but not limited to the Abboud Cardiovascular Research Center, Fraternal Order of Eagles Diabetes Research Center, Iowa Neuroscience Institute, Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center, Environmental Health Sciences Research Center, and the Hawkeye Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Research Center. Outstanding research space is available in the Department and clinical research infrastructure is available in the University of Iowa Institute for Clinical and Translational Science. A new, six-story, $240M facility (Health Sciences Academic Building) that will serve as the new home of HHP, as well as the Departments of Physical Therapy and Communication Sciences and Disorders, is currently under construction and has a scheduled completion date of 2025.

Assistant Professor: The successful candidate will have relevant post-doctoral or equivalent (e.g., Assistant Professor, Research Assistant Professor) experience, possess a record of peer-reviewed publications in high-quality scientific journals, and strong evidence of the potential to acquire external funding for research in any area of research listed above.

Associate Professor/Professor: The successful candidate will possess a strong and sustained record of peer-reviewed publications in high-quality scientific journals and a strong history of securing external funding for research in any area of research listed above. 

The candidates at any rank will be expected to develop and sustain scholarly work at the University of Iowa yielding peer-reviewed publications in respected journals, obtain extramural funding for research, teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses, advise and mentor graduate students, serve on graduate comprehensive examination and thesis committees, and conduct departmental, collegiate and professional service activities. A relevant terminal doctoral degree is required prior to start date and salary and start-up support will be highly competitive with peer institutions. The positions will begin in August 2025.

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Questions about these positions can be directed to Dr. Nate Jenkins at nathaniel-jenkins@uiowa.edu. Questions about the application process can be directed to Justin Kahler, Departmental Administrator at justin-kahler@uiowa.edu. To apply for this position, visit the University of Iowa jobs website at http://jobs.uiowa.edu, requisition #75275.  Application must include: 1) a brief letter of interest (1-2 pages), 2) full curriculum vitae, 3) research statement, including summary of research accomplishments and future 3-5 year research plan (3-5 pages), 4) teaching philosophy (1 page), and 5) names and contact information of three individuals who can provide letters of recommendation if asked by the search committee.  Review of applications will begin October 1, 2024, and continue until the position is filled.

Successful candidates will be required to disclose any misconduct history or pending research misconduct investigation, including but not limited to sexual misconduct in prior employment, along with a related release. Successful candidates will also be subject to a criminal background and credential check.

The Department and the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences are strongly committed to access, opportunity and diversity; the strategic plans of the University and College reflect this commitment.

The University also provides the Dual Career Services, a unique service that helps spouses/partners of faculty candidates seeking employment in the greater Iowa City area: https://careers.uiowa.edu/dcs.

The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preferences.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT, UNIVERSITY, AND COMMUNITY

The Department of HHP was formed in 2010 by combining three pre-existing departments (Integrative Physiology, Health and Sport Studies, and Leisure Studies). Since its inception, HHP has observed a 527% increase in undergraduate student enrollment and is now the largest department on the University of Iowa campus with over 2200 undergraduate students and ~100 graduate students. The department offers six undergraduate majors: BS in Exercise Science, BS in Human Physiology, BA in Health Studies, BS in Health Promotion, BS in Therapeutic Recreation, BS in Sport and Recreation Management, and MS (thesis and non-thesis) and PhD graduate degrees in HHP.

Established in 1847, the University of Iowa is a major national research university located on a 1,900-acre campus in Iowa City in southeast Iowa along the banks of the Iowa River. Iowa enrolls over 30,500 students and is composed of 11 colleges including the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, the Henry B. Tippie College of Business, the Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine, and Colleges of Education, Engineering, Law, Nursing and Pharmacy. The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, recognized as one of best hospitals in the United States, is the only comprehensive academic medical center in Iowa. UI’s Children’s Hospital is Iowa’s largest children's hospital and is consistently ranked by US News and World Report as one of the best children’s hospitals in the nation. The University of Iowa received a record $704 million in external grants, gifts, and contracts for research, development, education, and service in FY23.

Iowa City is located in Eastern Iowa within the Iowa City/Cedar Rapids corridor which includes neighboring towns of Coralville, North Liberty and Solon (http://www.iowacitycoralville.org/) with a total population of ~143,000. Iowa City is located 25 miles south of Cedar Rapids, Iowa’s second largest city (population 136,000), and home of the Eastern Iowa Airport. The University provides and attracts a wide variety of cultural opportunities, Big Ten athletic events, and a number of business endeavors resulting from scientific and educational research that originated at Iowa. Iowa City has a vibrant downtown scene with numerous dining, cultural and shopping opportunities and the popular Iowa City Jazz and Arts festivals in the summer (http://downtowniowacity.com/). An extensive trail system as well as nearby state parks, lakes and rivers provide many opportunities for walking, jogging, biking and boating.  Excellent public schools (https://www.iowacityschools.org/) and Parks and Recreation facilities, safe neighborhoods, and a highly educated population all contribute to Iowa City’s consistently high ranking on “best-place-to-live” listings in national magazines. Chicago is a 3.5-hour drive east, Des Moines (capital of Iowa) is a 2-hour drive west, and the cities of Kansas City, Omaha, Minneapolis, Milwaukee, and St. Louis are all also within a 4.5-hour drive from Iowa City.

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  Terminal doctoral degree (e.g., PhD in Human Physiology, Exercise Physiology/Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Integrative Physiology or related field) in hand by start date.

  
  

• Evidence of research scholarship through publishing in high-quality peer-reviewed journals.


• For consideration at the rank of Assistant Professor:
  
  
  
  • Relevant postdoctoral (or equivalent) experience, with evidence of potential to acquire extramural grant funding and develop a nationally recognized research program.
  
  
  
  


• For consideration at the rank of Associate Professor:
  
  
  
  • A record of securing extramural grant funding and a nationally recognized research program for at least 6 years.
  
  
  
  


• For consideration at the rank of Professor:
  
  
  
  • A sustained record of securing extramural grant funding and a nationally recognized research program for at least 10 years or more.
  
  
  
  

• Previous classroom teaching experience at the university level as course director.


• Previous classroom teaching experience at the university level as a graduate teaching assistant.


• Evidence of scholarship that aligns with current strength(s) of the department.