Tenure-Track Assistant or Associate Professor - Exercise Science and Pre-Health Professions

Description

The department of Exercise Science and Pre-Health Professions at Creighton University invites applications for a full-time, tenure track Assistant Professor assistant or associate professor. We seek individuals committed to being outstanding teacher-scholars within a primarily undergraduate-serving college. The successful applicant will teach a 3-3 course load teaching foundational and advanced undergraduate courses in areas such as human anatomy and physiology, exercise physiology, and statistics and research design, while developing an active, independent research program involving undergraduate students. 

We particularly encourage candidates whose scholarship addresses one or more of the following areas: exercise immunology, physiological stress responses, and immunoendocrine interactions; skeletal muscle adaptation, neuromuscular function, muscle fatigue, and resistance training adaptations across the lifespan; translational research connecting basic physiological mechanisms with applications in aging, rehabilitation, or chronic disease management; and innovative quantitative or integrative approaches in exercise and human physiology, including advanced modeling, health informatics, or multi-scale physiological analysis. Research programs utilizing human subjects, animal models, or both are welcomed, and candidates whose work bridges multiple levels of physiological organization are especially encouraged to apply. 

The department maintains well-equipped laboratory facilities that support both human and molecular physiology research, including wet lab space for molecular and histological investigations, a cryostat, fluorescence microscope, bead-based multiplex immunoassay platform, metabolic carts, an environmental chamber, EMG systems, and ultrasound equipment. 

Other responsibilities include mentoring and advising students and providing service to the department, college, university, community, and profession. Candidates must possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Qualifications

• A Ph.D. in Exercise Science (or closely related field) is required
• Ability to foster student learning, development, and decision making in support of their goals, success, wellness, and needs
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to develop rapport quickly and effectively with a diversity of populations 
• Empathy and compassion for the experiences of others

Application Instructions

Candidates should submit their application through Interfolio. When prompted please upload the following: 

• Cover letter
• Current curriculum vitae
• Statement of teaching philosophy
• Research proposal
• Original academic transcripts from all institutions of higher education attended (photocopies acceptable during initial application process)
• Three letters of recommendation should be submitted separately using the online application link

If a candidate is called for an interview, they will be required to provide: 

• One page statement describing candidate's potential contributions to Creighton's mission ((https://www.creighton.edu/about/mission-history) 

Review of completed applications will begin on Monday, May 11th, 2026 and continue until the position is filled. For further information, please visit https://www.creighton.edu/arts-sciences/exercisescience. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Dr. Joan Eckerson, Department Chair of Exercise Sciences and Pre-Health Professions at (joan eckerson@creighton.edu). For questions or issues submitting your application or materials, please don’t hesitate to contact HR@creighton.edu.  

About Creighton 

At Creighton, we offer meaningful work driven by a 475-yearold Jesuit tradition committed to social justice and serving others. Through this tradition, we push the boundaries on innovation. We pursue new knowledge for the betterment of society. We seek to improve our world through Catholic and Jesuit values. 

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