Job description
Company Description:
The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) is a Carnegie R1, opportunity, and community engaged university at the heart of the U.S.-Mexico border region that is increasing access to excellent higher education. We advance discovery of public value and positively impact the health, culture, education and economy of the community we serve. UTEP enrolls more than 25,000 students, 85% of whom are Hispanic and half of whom are the first in their families to attend college. UTEP offers 171 bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degree programs at the only open-access, top-tier research university in America.
Located at the westernmost tip of Texas, El Paso is set against the backdrop of the Franklin Mountains and the Chihuahuan Desert in one of the largest binational communities in the world. A family-oriented community that is one of the safest large cities in the U.S., the cost of living in El Paso is very reasonable with an average home value of $224,000 in 2025, and Texas has no income tax. The region’s rich culture includes a vibrant street art and mural scene, art galleries, a new children’s museum and science center, the state’s longest-running symphony orchestra and a full schedule of seasonal events and festivals. Sports fans will enjoy Division I college athletics, Triple-A baseball affiliate the El Paso Chihuahuas and professional soccer team El Paso Locomotive FC, and outdoor enthusiasts will be drawn to year-round hiking, mountain biking and rock climbing in nearby state and national parks.
THE DEPARTMENT OF KINESIOLOGY
The Department of Kinesiology (https://www.utep.edu/chs/kinesiology/) has a history of excellence in interdisciplinary research, teaching, and community service. The Department offers a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science in Kinesiology and students can earn a Ph.D. through the Interdisciplinary Health Sciences Doctoral Program (IHS-Ph.D.). Kinesiology faculty serve as major advisors for doctoral students in the IHS-Ph.D. program and doctoral students conduct research in the faculty member’s area of expertise. Current enrollment in Kinesiology exceeds 800 undergraduate students, with about 30 Master’s degree and Ph.D. students. Faculty have successfully secured external funding for and currently conduct research in sport performance, biomechanics, motor control, obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease. Faculty members in the Department collaborate with the UTEP Doctor of Physical Therapy Program, Biology Department, College of Engineering, local community partners, hospitals, Texas Tech University Health Science Center El Paso and national and international universities. The Department offers more than ten teaching assistantships for qualified graduate students. Separately, the IHS-Ph.D. provides assistantships for qualified Ph.D. students that allow them to focus solely on research.
The Department of Kinesiology has research laboratories related to Exercise Physiology, Biomechanics, Motor Control, and Environmental Physiology. All laboratories contain state-of-the-art equipment to support clinical and basic science research led by the faculty.
THE COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES
The UTEP College of Health Sciences prepares the next generation of health and human service professionals to improve quality of life and address health disparities in their communities. The College offers five undergraduate degrees in Clinical Lab Science, Health Promotion, Rehabilitation Sciences, Social Work and Kinesiology. There are five master’s degrees in the college: Speech-Language Pathology, Occupational Therapy (transitioning to OTD by 2022), Public Health, Social Work, and Kinesiology. There are currently two doctoral programs in CHS: Doctor of Physical Therapy, and a Ph.D. in Interdisciplinary Health Sciences. High impact educational experiences enable students to develop leadership, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills, as well as a strong sense of social responsibility through community and global engagement opportunities.
Faculty and students engage in teaching, research, and service incorporating Boyer’s Model of the scholarship of discovery, integration, application/engagement, and teaching and learning, all related to the applied health sciences (https://www.utep.edu/chs/). The College’s facilities and programs are designed to promote interprofessional teaching, learning, research and community & global engagement initiatives. The College of Health Sciences enjoys a strong and collaborative relationship with a range of local, national and global community partners. Graduate and undergraduate students participate actively with clinical and research faculty mentors in conducting a variety of projects relevant to addressing health inequities and improving quality of life in the Paso del Norte region and beyond.
Job Description:
The University of Texas at El Paso invites application for a full-time Assistant/Associate/Full Professor position in the Department of Kinesiology in the College of Health Sciences. The position is a tenure-track/tenured, nine-month academic year position with the possibility of summer teaching. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses related to kinesiology, mentor master’s and doctoral students, engage in scholarly research, which includes publishing research and applying for external funding; and participate in service activities within the department, college, university, and profession. The anticipated appointment date is Fall 2026.
Requirements:
- an earned doctorate degree in Kinesiology or a closely related area, with a focus around strength and conditioning or human fitness and performance.
- a strong record of academic scholarship, as demonstrated by research publications, and have secured or be developing substantial extramural research funding.
- a commitment to and potential for teaching excellence, or a record of successful college or university teaching; and
- potential for, or history of active service participation and/or leadership roles in campus, community, or professional organizations. The successful candidate must be able to work effectively with faculty, staff, and students from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Preference will be given to candidates with previous experience and interest in conducting translational and collaborative research in the areas surrounding strength and conditioning or human fitness and performance, demonstrated record of, or strong potential of securing external funding, and postdoctoral research training.
Additional Information:
In keeping with its access, excellence, and impact mission, The University of Texas at El Paso is committed to an open, diverse, and inclusive learning and working environment that honors the talents, respects the differences, and nurtures the growth and development of all. We seek to attract faculty and staff who share our commitment.
The University of Texas at El Paso is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or sexual orientation and gender in employment or the provision of services in accordance with state and federal law. Discrimination on the basis of sex includes an employee’s or prospective employee’s right to be free from sexual harassment under Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972. Inquiries-including the filing of a Formal Complaint or reporting an incident-about the application of Title IX may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, who can be reached by phone at (915) 747-8358, by email at [email protected], or by mail at 500 W. University Ave., El Paso, TX, Kelly Hall, Room 312.
For accommodation information for employees and applicants with disabilities, please contact UTEP’s Equal Opportunity Office at [email protected].
To the extent that this position involves research, work, or access to critical infrastructure as referenced in Executive Order GA-48, being hired for and continuing to be employed in this position requires the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure.
How to apply
Review of applications will begin immediately, and applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Applicants must submit the following information:
- a letter of application/cover letter including a description of current research activities and plans for research progress
- curriculum vitae
- names and contact information for three professional references. Applicants will be notified before contacting references
For more information about the position, contact Dr. Jeff Eggleston, Chair of the search committee, at: [email protected]
