Assistant Professor of Teaching, Health Sciences

The Assistant Professor of Teaching, Health Sciences within the College of Health and Human Sciences (CHHS) is a 9-month faculty position. The anticipated start date of employment is January 11, 2027. 

Primary responsibilities include a teaching load of 5 course sections (15 credit hours) per semester. Teaching may involve traditional, online, and hybrid formats. In addition to teaching, responsibilities will include supervision of student interns and service to the college, university, and profession.

The College of Health and Human Sciences (https://www.memphis.edu/healthsciences/) offers the B.S. degree in Health Studies with concentrations in Health Sciences; Dietetics; Human Nutrition; Exercise, Sport & Movement Sciences; and Healthcare Leadership; the B.S. in Sport and Entertainment Management; the B.A degree in Hospitality and Resort Management (through the Kemmons Wilson School of Hospitality and Resort Management); and the B.S.Ed. degree in Physical Education Teacher Education. The college also offers the M.S. degree in Health Studies with concentrations in Exercise Nutrition; Exercise, Sport & Movement Sciences; Lifestyle Medicine; and Physical Education Teacher Education. A second M.S. degree is offered in Sport Commerce, with a third M.S. degree offered in Nutrition with concentrations in Integrated Nutrition; Environmental Nutrition; and Nutrition Science. The college also offers PhD programs in Applied Biomechanics and Applied Physiology and Nutrition, as well as the Doctor of Physical Therapy. Multiple laboratories are available within the College, with an extensive equipment inventory. Additionally, a major research modernization project is planned for 2027. There are approximately 1900 undergraduate and graduate majors within CHHS. The University of Memphis is recognized by the Carnegie Foundation as a Research 1 Institution, one of only three in the state of TN. It has a diverse population of approximately 20,000 students including approximately 4,000 graduate students. 

• A minimum of an earned Master’s degree in Health Promotion, Health Sciences, Exercise Science, or a closely related field is required. 
• The ability to teach lower and upper division undergraduate health science/health promotion courses (e.g., Program Planning, Epidemiology, Assessment and Evaluation, Public Health, Wellness Concepts) is required. 
• The ability to teach face-to-face and online courses is required. 
• National health and wellness certifications are desired. 
• Effective oral and written communication skills are strongly desired. 

The review of completed applications will begin upon receipt and continue until the position is filled. Only applications submitted electronically at WorkforUM Careers will be considered. Applicants are required to upload (1) a cover letter describing their qualifications and interest in the position, (2) curriculum vitae, and (3) three professional references (name and contact information) from colleagues who can address the applicant’s professional preparation for this position. Applicants should receive a confirmation number when all application materials are received. For questions about this position please contact Anna Langston, Search Committee Chair, at [email protected].

Working Conditions

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands to handle or feel, and talk or hear. 
• The employee frequently is required to walk. 
• The employee is occasionally required to stand, reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, or crouch. 
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. 
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. 
   

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.