Assistant/Associate Professor (Lecturer)

University of Utah, College of HealthDepartment of Health & KinesiologyAssistant/Associate Professor (Lecturer), (Lecturer) Track, Career-Line PositionThe Department of Health & Kinesiology at the University of Utah is seeking to hire a 0.75 FTE, Career-Line (non-tenure) faculty member with expertise in Emergency Medical Services (EMS). This full-time appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor (Lecturer) or Associate Professor (Lecturer), depending on qualifications and experience.This is a long-term, renewable position within the Universitys Career-Line faculty structure, with the potential for multi-year contracts. The successful candidate will contribute to teaching, program development, and community engagement in a dynamic and growing academic environment.Position ResponsibilitiesThe primary responsibility of this position is teaching undergraduate courses in both in-person and online formats within the Department of Health & Kinesiology. The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to teach and contribute to curriculum development in areas including:Emergency Medical Services Core Courseso Pathophysiology for EMS - HEDU 4450o AEMT - HEDU 5970o EMS Ethics Div & Law - HEDU 4400o EMS Planning and Eval HEDU 4950 EMS Pharmacology (HEDU 3033) Medical Terminology (HEDU 3030) Anatomy and Physiology(HEDU 4660) Other EMS-related and/or Paramedic coursework as appropriateIn addition to teaching, the successful candidate will: Contribute to curriculum and program development within Emergency Medical Services. Oversee and support experiential learning opportunities. Develop and maintain relationships with community and industry partners. Participate in university, department, college, and professional service, including faculty governance. Contribute to the ongoing growth and development of the EMS program.The standard teaching load is four courses in the fall semester and four courses in the spring semester. Opportunities for summer teaching may also be available. In addition to teaching, all faculty members are expected to participate in university and professional service, including faculty governance.The Department of Health & Kinesiology prepares future leaders, practitioners, and scholars and serves approximately 1,700 students across its bachelors, masters, and doctoral degree programs. Undergraduate class sizes typically range from 25 to 75 students.Emergency Medical Services ProgramEmergency Programs, housed within the Department of Health & Kinesiology, oversees curriculum and instruction for the Bachelor of Science in Emergency Medical Services (EMS) degree. The program currently has approximately 260 declared majors and serves approximately 500 non-major students annually through emergency programs academic courses.The successful candidate will join a growing program and contribute to the education and preparation of the next generation of EMS professionals and leaders.Minimum Qualifications: Masters Degree or Higher Required EMS Certification Preferred Demonstrated Potential for Excellence in Teaching Evidence of Ability to Contribute to Program Development Experience or Demonstrated Ability to Engage with Community PartnersWe encourage applications from individuals who are enthusiastic about teaching and mentoring the next generation of leaders in health and kinesiology. The College of Health and the Department of Health & Kinesiology are committed to fostering a work environment in which people feel safe, valued, welcomed, and respected.About the College of HealthThe University of Utahs College of Health is leading the transformation in health carefrom primarily caring for people when they are sick to empowering them to be healthy, active, and resilient through proactive, preventive, and rehabilitative care. Through innovative research and by preparing the next generation of practitioners, the college is on a mission to add more years to our lives and MORE LIFE to those years.This position will co ntribute directly to that mission through excellence in teaching, mentorship, and service.The University of Utahs Career-Line faculty structure provides opportunities for renewable contracts and multi-year appointments.About the Department of Health & KinesiologyThe Department of Health and Kinesiology is part of the College of Health and University of Utah Health Sciences. The Department of Health & Kinesiologys undergraduate and graduate program is on the leading edge of training future scholars, health professionals and leaders in health sciences, with approximately 1,700 students registered in bachelors, masters and PhD degree programs. These programs are accredited by the National Academy of Kinesiology and Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs, with the graduate program consistently ranking as one of the top programs in the country.The University of Utah is a Carnegie Research I institution located in Salt Lake City, in the foothills of the majestic Wasatch Range of the Rocky Mountains. The University of Utah academic and health sciences campuses are adjacently located, facilitating seamless trans- and interdisciplinary research collaborations.Faculty in the Department of Health and Kinesiology have access to the College of Healths state-of-the-science research facility, a resource-rich environment managed by a full-time lab manager and containing seven research laboratories: Exercise Intervention Laboratory Exercise Testing Laboratory Wet Laboratory Sleep, Circadian Physiology and Cognition Suite Metabolic Kitchen Mobility and Stability Laboratory Musculoskeletal Biomechanics LaboratoryFaculty also have access to 24 core research facilities available at the University (cores.utah.edu) and opportunities to collaborate with other entities across the academic and health sciences campuses including the Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute, Center on Aging, Huntsman Mental Health Institute, Huntsman Cancer Institute, the Responsible Artificial Intelligence Initiative, Digital Health Initiative, College of Health Community Outreach and Engagement, among others.Faculty in the Department of Health and Kinesiology have afforded success in obtaining extramural funding such as support from NIH, CDC, DOD and NSF.University of Utah and CommunityThe University of Utahs distinguished partnership with the International Olympic Committee (IOC)one of only eleven such partnerships worldwideunderscores its international leadership in applied health research, human performance, and athlete health and well-being.With the 2034 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games returning to Salt Lake City, the Health & Kinesiology Program is uniquely positioned to advance and showcase innovative research, education, human performance, and community health and wellness initiatives associated with the Games. This environment provides exceptional opportunities for faculty to develop interdisciplinary collaborations and contribute to research and programs with local, national, and global impact.Life in Salt Lake City, Utah and the surrounding area is exceptional. With easy access to eight world-class ski resorts, as well as hiking, biking, camping, backpacking, fishing, and exploring in nearby canyons and in the spectacular red-rock country of southern Utah. Ten National Parks are within a day driving distance of the University. Salt Lake City also offers professional symphony, ballet, modern dance, opera and theater performances, art galleries, world-class restaurants, and professional sports.Application InstructionsApplicants must apply online at:https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/209588Applicants should submit the following materials:1. Cover letter (maximum one page)2. Curriculum vitae3. Most recent teaching evaluations, if available4. Teaching statement (maximum two pages) addressing: Teaching philosophy Qualifications to teach at least two of the courses listed above Long-term vision for the position5. List of three