Description

The School of Health and Kinesiology at the University of Nebraska at Omaha invites applications for tenure-track faculty position at the rank of assistant professor in Kinesiology with an anticipated start date of August 2026.  The ideal candidate will help expand and complement current faculty expertise with an applied background in strength and conditioning, nutrition, exercise/sport psychology, or related.  Desirable professional certifications include Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach (NSCA), Certified Nutrition Coach (NASM), Certified Mental Performance Consultant® (AASP), Certified Performance and Sport Scientist (NSCA) or other comparable credentials. To be considered for this position, applicants should demonstrate success in teaching and experience obtaining external research funding, with a well-defined research agenda.  

The School of Health and Kinesiology has experienced a significant growth in majors over the past 5 years. Additionally, in the Spring of 2025, the School of Health and Kinesiology opened a new 30,000 square foot laboratory facility to support expanding faculty research.  Current and future facilities include laboratories to facilitate research across the breadth of kinesiology, including but not limited to developmental motor function, physical activity, disability related research, exercise psychology, exercise biology/biochemistry (wet lab), applied physiology, cardiovascular/pulmonary physiology, environmental human physiology, as well as sports medicine and sports science.  The new faculty member will have the opportunity to contribute to and/or grow a laboratory in the new facility to support their research agenda.  There is a high potential for collaborative research with current faculty from the School of Health and Kinesiology, the Department of Biomechanics, the University of Nebraska Medical Center, among others.

The ideal candidate will have the experience and ability to teach a variety of courses in the kinesiology curriculum.  Courses will be decided based on the applicant’s strengths and the needs of the School of Health and Kinesiology.  Service commensurate with academic rank will be expected

The University of Nebraska at Omaha is fueled by its historical ties to Omaha.  As the first municipal university in Omaha, the early founders’ goal was to make higher education accessible and affordable for the city’s residents. In 1968, the campus joined the University of Nebraska system, and today has the unique role of serving as the state’s metropolitan campus. 

The campus has built strong partnerships with local business, education, government, arts, and civic organizations in the city. UNO’s commitment to community engagement has landed UNO on the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll for seven consecutive years—the highest federal recognition a school can receive for civic engagement.

This honor is but one of many points of pride for UNO. In 2019, it was ranked in the top ten public institutions in the nation for military friendliness by Military Times magazine for the fifth consecutive year. Nearly 90 percent of UNO’s 15,500 students are from Nebraska, and roughly 60 percent of recent alumni surveyed report graduating with no debt or less than $5,000 in debt. It is simply one of the most competitively priced institutions in the region. UNO, while large enough to provide students with global opportunities, thrives on its personal and close-knit campus culture, where students come first and partnerships with the community grow every day.  

Important Application Instructions:
To learn more and apply online, please visit https://jobs.nebraska.edu/job/Assistant-Professor/1321-en_US/ and submit the following application materials:

1.     Cover letter

2.     CV

3.     Statements of research and teaching interests.  

4.     Contact information for three references (references will only be contacted for finalists)

Applications must be submitted directly through the UNO website to be considered for this position. Any applications submitted via email or this website will not be reviewed or considered.

Review of applications will begin January 30 2026 and will continue until the position is filled. To ensure full consideration, please apply by the review date.  Applications received after the review date may be considered.  For questions about the position, please contact Dr. Adam Rosen, Director of the School of Health and Kinesiology, at arosen@unomaha.edu or committee search chair Dr. John Noble (johnnoble@unomaha.edu). 

Benefits:

The University of Nebraska at Omaha proudly offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, with flexible options designed to meet the diverse needs of our faculty and staff. To learn more about our options for medical, vision, dental and other insurances, as well as our generous time off policies and retirement options, please visit https://www.unomaha.edu/human-resources/benefits/index.php 

The University of Nebraska at Omaha is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to preventing and eliminating discrimination against employees and prospective employees 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. The University of Nebraska at Omaha does not condone or tolerate discrimination. In support of this policy, the University has implemented employment programs to recruit, employ, and promote qualified individuals based solely on their knowledge, skills, abilities and talents. These factors, along with our commitment to recruit, assess and select all candidates/employees using job-related criteria, ensure fairness, equal evaluation, and treatment in our selection decisions and processes.

Requirements

Required Qualifications:  Doctoral degree in kinesiology or related field.  Clear evidence of teaching experience and a well-defined research agenda.  ABD may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications:  Professional certifications such as Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach (NSCA), Certified Nutrition Coach (NASM), Certified Mental Performance Consultant® (AASP), Certified Performance and Sport Scientist (NSCA) or similar.