Assistant Professor of Teaching

Campus Location Main Campus (Memphis, TN) Position Number Category Full-Time Faculty Department College of Health Sciences Position Summary

A teaching load of 5 course sections (15 credit hours) per semester is expected. 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 Sciences ) offers the B.S. degree in Health Studies with concentrations in Health Sciences; Dietetics; Exercise, Sport & Movement Sciences; and Healthcare Leadership; as well as 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 Nutrition with concentrations in Clinical Nutrition; Environmental Nutrition; and Nutrition Science. There are approximately 1600 undergraduate and graduate majors within CHS. 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.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications. The position is a full-time, nontenure track academic-year appointment. The University offers an excellent benefits package, and the state of Tennessee has no state income tax. Memphis and the surrounding areas maintain a very low cost of living relative to most parts of the country. The anticipated start date of employment is August 17, 2026.

Minimum Position Qualifications

Required Qualiifications:

• Master's degree in Health Promotion, Health Sciences, Exercise Science, or a related area of study.
• The ability to teach face-to-face and online courses.
• The ability to teach lower and upper division undergraduate health science/health promotion courses (e.g., Wellness Concepts, Program Planning, Assessment and Evaluation, Public Health, Health Counseling, Epidemiology).
• Candidate must meet eligibility requirements to begin and continue working in the United States at the time of appointment.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• National health and wellness certifications.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.

Special Conditions Posting Date 11/11/2025 Closing Date Open Until Screening Begins Yes Hiring Range Commensurate with qualifications Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time: Benefits Eligible Special Instructions to Applicants

The review of completed applications will begin January and may continue until the position is filled.

Only applications submitted electronically at will be considered. Applicants are required to upload (1) a cover letter describing their qualifications and interest in the position, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) academic transcript 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 Dr. Barbara McClanahan, Search Committee Chair,

Instructions to Applicant regarding references Is this posting for UofM employees only? No Benefits of Employment (Applies to full-time, non-police employees only)