Assistant Professor, Exercise Physiology and Rehabilitation Science
On-siteOrlando, Florida, United States
Orlando, Florida, United StatesOn-siteFull TimeDoctorate Or Professional DegreeEnterprise
Full TimeDoctorate Or Professional DegreeEnterprise
Job Summary
Establish and sustain an active research program in exercise physiology and rehabilitation science, securing external federal funding and developing partnerships with industry and healthcare organizations. Mentor undergraduate and graduate students while teaching courses in the candidate's area of expertise. Provide service to the school, college, university, and profession. This role is part of the Institute of Exercise Physiology and Rehabilitation Science at the University of Central Florida, where faculty collaborate across medicine, engineering, and the space sector to advance human health and performance.
Required Qualifications
- A Ph.D. degree in exercise physiology, kinesiology, rehabilitation science, integrative physiology, biomedical engineering, neuroscience, movement science, or a closely related discipline from an accredited institution at the time of application
- Evidence of scholarly productivity, including peer-reviewed publications and grant activity (e.g., applying for external funding)
- Demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students
- Unless explicitly stated on the job posting, it is UCF's expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins
Desired Qualifications
- At least two years of experience as a faculty member or postdoctoral researcher, or a combination of these roles, with evidence of success conducting independent or collaborative research in exercise physiology, rehabilitation science, or a related discipline
- Demonstrated success in securing, or strong potential to secure, competitive federal or industry funding
- A research agenda aligned with one or more of the School's strategic research priorities: Healthy aging, mobility, and functional independence
- Neurological, musculoskeletal, or cardiometabolic rehabilitation
- Aerospace health and human performance
- Emerging health technologies, including wearable sensing, digital health, artificial intelligence, and remote monitoring
- Exercise physiology and precision exercise interventions
- Human performance, neuromuscular physiology, biomechanics, or movement science
- Experience conducting interdisciplinary and translational research with academic, clinical, industry, or community partners
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