<p>The Department of Nutrition and Health Sciences (NHS) in the College of Education and Human Sciences (CEHS) at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) invites applications for a full-time, 9-month Assistant or Associate Professor with expertise in exercise physiology and exercise testing. This position carries an appointment of 50% research, 45% teaching, and 5% service.</p> <p>The successful candidate is expected to have, and continue to develop, a nationally recognized human research program in exercise physiology, strength and conditioning, or performance assessment.</p> <p>Responsibilities include:</p> <ul> <li>Conducting and publishing high-quality research in peer-reviewed journals. </li><li>Developing collaborative research with faculty at UNL and/or other institutions. </li><li>Presenting research findings at national or international scientific meetings and/or through invited presentations. </li><li>Integrating research and teaching in exercise physiology and exercise testing. </li><li>Mentoring and advising undergraduate and graduate students and serving on graduate committees. </li><li>Teaching responsibilities will include developing and delivering undergraduate and/or graduate courses aligned with the candidate's expertise. </li></ul> <p>The successful candidate will have access to shared research and instructional facilities equipped for assessing aerobic, anaerobic, and resistance-training responses in humans.</p> <p>To learn more about NHS, visit https://cehs.unl.edu/nhs/home/. To learn more about CEHS, visit https://cehs.unl.edu/.</p> <p>Department and University Environment</p> <p>The Department offers a dynamic and collaborative academic environment, serving approximately 1,000 undergraduate students and 60 graduate students. Faculty research is supported by NIH, USDA/NIFA, foundations, and industry partners, in close collaboration with the Office of Research and Innovation (https://research.unl.edu/).</p> <p>UNL offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, commensurate with experience, and is responsive to the needs of dual-career couples. Additional information for dual-career couples is available at https://careers.unl.edu/dual-career-program/.</p> <p>Additional Information</p> <p>Electronic submissions are required. Review of applications will begin January 16, 2026, and continue until the position is filled or the search is closed. Initial interviews will be held virtually (e.g., via Zoom), with on-campus interviews for selected finalists. The anticipated start date is the beginning of the 2026-2027 academic year.</p> <p>The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment. See https://equity.unl.edu/notice-nondiscrimination/.</p>