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The Department of Health, Sport, and Human Physiology (HSHP) at The University of Iowa invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor with a focus on established or emerging areas of strength within the department. Current departmental strengths include aging and aging-related conditions (e.g., cognitive aging, vascular aging, sarcopenia, hypertension), biobehavioral/psychosocial stress, cancer and related conditions (e.g., cachexia, cancer survivorship), diabetes/obesity, pharmacological and modifiable lifestyle behaviors (e.g., aerobic and resistance exercise, physical activity, sedentary behavior, sleep, diet, tobacco/vaping), noninvasive neurophysiology and poststroke motor control, pregnancy complications (e.g., preeclampsia, gestational hypertension, diabetes) and related maternal and offspring health. While we will consider applicants who focus on any of the above existing areas of strength, we are particularly interested in candidates who specialize in 1) sensorimotor neurophysiology/neuroscience or neuromechanics in health and neurological diseases including but not limited to stroke, spinal cord injury, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, aging, and/or dementia, or 2) health promotion, physical activity psychology, and/or lifestyle behavior change in cancer prevention or survivorship including but not limited to, behavioral intervention design, implementation science, digital health technologies, health behavior theory, and/or community-based participatory research in individuals affected by cancer. Candidates with an emerging (assistant professor) or established (associate professor or professor) scholarly research program in any of the areas above are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will be expected to develop and/or sustain a robust, nationally recognized research program and to develop interdisciplinary collaborations within the department and across campus in the Colleges of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Medicine, Public Health, Nursing, Pharmacy, and/or Engineering. The faculty candidate will also be required to direct and teach core and/or elective courses in our undergraduate and graduate degree programs within their area of expertise. The Department of HSHP was formed in 2010 by the merger of three pre-existing departments/programs (Integrative Physiology, Health and Sport Studies, and Leisure Studies) within the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Since its inception, the department of HSHP has observed a >500% increase in undergraduate student enrollment and is now the largest department on the University of Iowa campus with 2400+ undergraduate students and 100+ graduate students. The department offers six undergraduate majors: BS in Exercise Science, BS in Human Physiology, BA in Health Studies, BS in Health Promotion, BS in Therapeutic Recreation, and BS in Sport and Recreation Management. Importantly, the department also offers MS (thesis and non-thesis) and PhD graduate degrees in Health and Human Physiology. The department has averaged ~$3.4 million per year in external funding over the past five years, ranking it in the top three departments in the college (faculty size adjusted) for external funding. There are also many exceptional research Institutes and Centers that facilitate collaboration and offer pilot funding opportunities, including but not limited to the Iowa Neuroscience Institute, Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center, Abboud Cardiovascular Research Center, Fraternal Order of Eagles Diabetes Research Center, Environmental Health Sciences Research Center, Hawkeye Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Research Center, Iowa City VA Healthcare, and the University of Iowa Healthcare. Outstanding research space is available in the Department, and clinical research infrastructure is available in the University of Iowa Institute for Clinical and Translational Science. A new, six-story, $249 million facility Health Sciences Academic Building, that will serve as the new home of HSHP, as well as the Departments of Physical Therapy and Communication Sciences and Disorders, is currently under construction and has a scheduled completion and move-in date of spring 2026. The University also providesDual Career Servicesto assist spouses/partners of faculty candidates seeking employment in the greater Iowa City area. For consideration at the rank of Assistant Professor: The successful candidate will have relevant postdoctoral or equivalent (e.g., Assistant Professor, Research Assistant Professor) experience, possess a record of peer-reviewed publications in high-quality scientific journals, and strong evidence of the potential to acquire external funding for research in any area of research listed above. For consideration at the rank of Associate Professor/Professor: The successful candidate will possess a strong and sustained record of peer-reviewed publications in high-quality scientific journals and a strong history of securing external funding for research in any area of research listed above. The candidates at any rank will be expected to develop and sustain scholarly work at the University of Iowa yielding peer-reviewed publications in respected journals, obtain extramural funding for research, teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses, advise and mentor graduate students, serve on graduate comprehensive examination and thesis committees, and conduct departmental, collegiate and professional service activities. The standard effort allocation for tenure-track faculty is 40% research, 40% teaching, and 20% service. A relevant terminal doctoral degree is required before the start date, and salary and start-up support will be highly competitive with peer institutions. The position will begin on August 19, 2026. APPLICATION INFORMATION Questions about this opportunity can be directed to Dr. Anna Stanhewicz at anna-stanhewicz@uiowa.edu, search committee chair, or Dr. Gary Pierce at gary-pierce@uiowa.edu, HSHP department chair. Questions about the application process can be directed to Justin Kahler, HSHP Department Administrator at justin-kahler@uiowa.edu. To apply for this position, visit The University of Iowa's jobs website at http://jobs.uiowa.edu, requisition #75706. Application must include: 1) a brief letter of interest (1-2 pages), 2) full curriculum vitae, 3) research statement, including summary of research accomplishments and future 3-5-year research plan (3-5 pages), 4) teaching experience and philosophy (1 page), and 5) names and contact information of 3 individuals who can provide letters of recommendation if asked by search committee. Review of applications will begin September 30, 2025, and continue until the position is filled. Successful candidates will be required to disclose any misconduct history or pending research misconduct investigation, including but not limited to sexual misconduct in prior employment, along with a related release. Successful candidates will also be subject to a criminal background and credential check. UNIVERSITY AND IOWA CITY COMMUNITY OVERVIEW Established in 1847, the University of Iowa is a major national research university located on a 1,900-acre campus in Iowa City, in southeast Iowa along the banks of the Iowa River. Iowa enrolls over 30,500 students and is composed of 11 colleges, including the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, the Henry B. Tippie College of Business, the Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine, and Colleges of Education, Engineering, Law, Nursing, and Pharmacy. University of Iowa Healthcare, recognized as one of the best hospitals in the United States, is the only comprehensive academic medical center in Iowa. University of Iowa Healthcare Stead Family Children's Hospital is Iowa's largest children's hospital and is consistently ranked by US News and World Report as one of the best children's hospitals in the nation. The University of Iowa received a record $705.6 million in external grants, gifts, and contracts for research, development, education, and service in FY25. Iowa City is located in Eastern Iowa within the Iowa City/Cedar Rapids corridor, which includes neighboring towns of Coralville, North Liberty, and Solon (https://thinkiowacity.com/) with a total population of ~143,000. Iowa City is located 25 miles south of Cedar Rapids, Iowa's second largest city (population 136,000), and home of the Eastern Iowa Airport. The University provides and attracts a wide variety of cultural opportunities, Big Ten athletic events, and a number of business endeavors resulting from scientific and educational research that originated at Iowa. Iowa City has a vibrant downtown scene with numerous dining, cultural, and shopping opportunities, and the popular Iowa City Jazz and Arts festivals in the summer (http://downtowniowacity.com/). An extensive trail system, as well as nearby state parks, lakes, and rivers, provide many opportunities for walking, jogging, biking, and boating. Excellent public schools (https://www.iowacityschools.org/) and Parks and Recreation facilities, safe neighborhoods, and a highly-educated population all contribute to Iowa City's consistently high ranking on "best-place-to-live" listings in national magazines. Chicago is a 3 hour drive east, Des Moines (capital of Iowa) is a 2-hour drive west, and Kansas City, Omaha, Minneapolis, Milwaukee, and St. Louis are all also within a 4.5-hour drive from Iowa City.
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University of Iowa
Aug 19, 2025