Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of Exercise and Movement Science

The UNIVERSITY of VERMONT 

College of Nursing & Health Sciences 

Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of Exercise and Movement Science

The Exercise Science Program within the Department of Rehabilitation and Movement Science at the University of Vermont (UVM) is seeking a full-time tenure track faculty member. This 9-month position begins August 2025, with an appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor. The position expectations include active engagement in research, teaching, student advising and service. Qualifications include a Ph.D. in exercise science/kinesiology or closely related fields; subdisciplines include motor control and learning, physical activity and health promotion, biomechanics, exercise physiology, exercise psychology, sports medicine, or rehabilitation science. Post-doctoral training is highly desirable. 

Areas of potential research include, but are not limited to, adapted physical activity, cardiovascular or pulmonary dysfunction, aging, pediatrics, injury prevention, rehabilitation, traumatic brain injuries, and musculoskeletal or neurological disorders. It is expected that the candidate will teach in the program with responsibilities dependent on content expertise. Course releases will be provided during the first 1-2 years to help the candidate initiate the research agenda.

We also seek evidence of ability to work independently and cooperatively within and across departments as the majority of faculty within the Department are involved in interprofessional and transdisciplinary research. The successful candidate will be expected to undertake an active program of research that leads to publication and presentation in peer-reviewed scholarly outlets and to seek and secure extramural funding for that research. 

The successful candidate will assume a range of responsibilities that include: 

• Maintaining an active research agenda, pursuing extramural funding, and publishing results in peer-reviewed journals; 
• Teaching and advising in the Exercise Science program; 
• Collaborating with Department of Rehabilitation and Movement Science faculty and staff in program development, scholarship, and service;
• Collaborating and engaging in department governance as well as service and outreach activities at the college, university, regional, state, national, and international levels.

The Department. The successful candidate will join the Department of Rehabilitation and Movement Science. The Department is comprised of several related disciplines which include professional doctorate programs in physical therapy and occupational therapy, a master’s program in physical activity and wellness science, an undergraduate program in exercise science, and certificate programs in integrative health and in emergency medicine. Faculty in the department have the opportunity to mentor doctoral students through the College of Nursing and Health Sciences (CNHS) Interprofessional Ph.D. program. Departmental facilities include a human motion analysis laboratory, an adapted physical activity and exercise behavior lab, an exercise physiology lab, and a neurophysiology lab.

The College: The College of Nursing and Health Sciences is home to approximately 1,500 students in eight different health professions - six undergraduate and eight graduate degree programs. We are also the academic home of the Osher Center for Integrative Health at UVM, one of 11 Osher Centers for Integrative Health across the United States and Europe.  The College is committed to inter-professional collaboration in research, education, and practice. We are part of an academic health sciences center including Vermont’s tertiary care hospital, the UVM Medical Center and the Larner College of Medicine, situated on or next to the University campus. Uniquely positioned on the UVM main campus, along with our academic colleagues in Medicine, Health Sciences, Engineering, Nutrition, Education, and Psychology and our clinical colleagues at the UVM Medical Center/Health Network, the College provides an exciting academic environment with excellent collaborative relationship potential for new faculty. The College fosters excellence in research, teaching and learning, interprofessional education, and practice collaborations within a stimulating academic medical center environment.

The University: Established in 1791, the University of Vermont is consistently ranked as one of the top public universities in the United States. Our academic programs combine faculty-student relationships most commonly found in a small liberal arts college with the resources of a major research institution. UVM’s tradition of equity and social justice extends not only to faculty, staff, and students, but also is reflected in a commitment to environmentally sound and sustainable practices. 

The Community: UVM is located in Burlington, Vermont, which is rated as one of the best small cities in the country. The greater Burlington area has an increasingly diverse population of about 125,000 and enjoys a panoramic setting on the shore of Lake Champlain, between the Green Mountains of Vermont and the Adirondack Mountains of New York State. The surrounding area provides an environment rich in cultural, civic, and recreational activities. Vermont has a deep history of social activism and political participation. It offers many opportunities for collaborative partnerships in community and state-wide human service and social change organizations in multiple fields of practice, including state agencies.

Establishing a diverse and inclusive culture is a priority at the University of Vermont. CNHS is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community. For more information regarding UVM’s diversity initiatives, please visit the President's web site at: http://www.uvm.edu/president. The University of Vermont is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Faculty hiring at UVM is subject to a successful background check.

Prospective candidates should apply online at www.uvmjobs.com and search for the position using the department name (Exercise Science). Applications should include (1) a cover letter of interest detailing research expertise, including accomplishments and research goals, and teaching interests/experience, (2) one-page personal statement of how you will contribute to “Our Common Ground”, diversity, and excellence, (3) contact information for three professional references, and (4) a curriculum vitae. Priority consideration will be granted to applications received prior to November 15, 2024. The position will remain open until filled.

For additional information please contact: 

Susan Kasser, PhD

Professor Rehabilitation and Movement Sciences

University of Vermont

306D Rowell, 106 Carrigan Drive

Burlington, VT 05405-0068

(802) 656-7742

susan.kasser@med.uvm.edu

The University of Vermont is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category legally protected by federal or state law.