Exercise Sciences - CFS Professorial Faculty
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Job Description
Job Title: Exercise Sciences - CFS Professorial Faculty
Posting End Date: April 18, 2026
*NOTE: Last day to apply is Friday, April 17, 2026 @ 11:59 a.m. MST
Position Start Date:1 January 2027
Required Degree: Hold a doctoral degree (PhD) in Exercise Sciences or a related discipline. The required degree must be completed by the start date.
Experience:
- Demonstrate strong potential for effective teaching and mentoring at both undergraduate and graduate levels. The ability to mentor students and provide experiential learning opportunities is a primary focus of this university.
- Show evidence of scholarly productivity and the ability to develop an active research program.
- We seek faculty with the ability to teach human anatomy, orthopedic rehabilitation, and/or motor control.
- Evidence of external funding (secured or applied for) is strongly preferred.
Duties/Expectations: Faculty responsibilities include:
- Providing high-quality mentoring that fosters student growth and experiential learning.
- Teaching undergraduate and graduate courses.
- Participating in departmental, college, and university service and engaging professionally at regional and international levels.
- Maintaining a productive research program that: Involves undergraduate and graduate students, produces regular conference presentations involving students, generates peer-reviewed publications, and demonstrates ongoing efforts to secure external funding.
Department Description: Exercise Sciences is a thriving department within the College of Life Sciences, serving approximately 2,000 undergraduate majors in Exercise Sciences and Exercise & Wellness. Faculty research spans orthopedic and neuromuscular rehabilitation, athletic training, biomechanics, exercise physiology, aging, and health promotion. The department offers MS and PhD programs in Exercise Sciences and a Master of Athletic Training program, with a strong emphasis on high-quality teaching and student mentoring.
Documents Required at the Time of Application: Please attach the following documents to the faculty application:
- Curriculum Vitae
- Cover Letter
- Mission Alignment Statement
- Statement on teaching and mentoring philosophy
- Statement regarding current research activities and ongoing research agenda
Please direct any questions to the department chair, Ty Hopkins at tyhopkins@byu.edu.
Note: Failure to attach the required documents may result in your application not being considered.
Belonging Statement
United by our common primary identity as children of God, BYU values equal opportunity. We also value and embrace the variety of individual characteristics, life experiences and circumstances, perspectives, talents, and gifts of each member of the BYU community and the richness and strength they bring in helping create and support an environment of covenant belonging centered in Jesus Christ. Candidates with experience in and commitment to mentoring students from a variety of backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
Mission Alignment Statement
BYU is committed to hiring faculty members who enthusiastically embrace and energetically advance its unique mission. To this end, please include a one-page mission alignment statement as part of your application that addresses how you might, as a BYU faculty member: (1) live a life of loyalty to Jesus Christ and His restored Church and align yourself with doctrine and teachings declared by living prophets, seers, and revelators; (2) demonstrate intentionality in building faith in Jesus Christ and testimony of His restored gospel among students and others in the BYU community; and (3) teach your subject matter with the Spirit of God and strive to keep it “bathed in the light and color of the restored gospel” (Spencer W. Kimball).
Applicants who are not members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints include a one-page mission alignment statement that describes understanding of and commitment to the Mission of Brigham Young University and the AIMS of a BYU Education.
Employment Requirements
All new employees who are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will be required to hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend.
All faculty are required to abide by the university’s Honor Code and Dress & Grooming Standards. Preference is given to qualified candidates who are members in good standing of the affiliated church, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Successful candidates are expected to support and contribute to the academic and religious missions of the university within the context of the principles and doctrine of the affiliated church.
Equal Opportunity
Brigham Young University is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
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