OPEN RANK INSTRUCTIONAL FACULTY - HEALTH COACHING

The Department of Health, Sport, and Human Physiology at the University of Iowa invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure track, instructional track faculty appointment to begin in August 2026 renewable for a total of three years (2026-2029), and renewable in one-, two-, or three-year increments thereafter. Applicants will be considered at the levels of Assistant Professor of Instruction, Associate Professor of Instruction, or Professor of instruction; rank will be based on experience and record of achievement. Applications are sought from candidates with a demonstrated potential for excellent teaching in the areas of health coaching, health communication, community wellness, and lifestyle medicine. Duties of this position include in-person teaching (80%) and service (20%).

The University of Iowa has a policy governing the rights and responsibilities of Instructional Faculty (non-tenure track), including the addition of promotion criteria and ranks. For more information about The University of Iowa Instructional Faculty policy please see: https://provost.uiowa.edu/human-resources-administration/faculty-hr-administration/faculty-appointment. For more information on the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences policy on Instructional Faculty appointments and review please see: https://resource.clas.uiowa.edu/faculty-affairs/appointments-review/clas-ui-procedures-instructional-track-promotion.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Apply online by visiting https://jobs.uiowa.edu/ and search for requisition #75844.Application must include 1) a letter of interest (~1 page), 2) a full curriculum vitae, 3) a teaching statement (1-2 pages) reflecting the applicant's teaching philosophy and highlighting experience fostering a welcoming and respectful learning environment, and 4) a document providing the names and contact information for three references who will only be contacted with permission of candidates at the finalist stage. Screening of applicants will begin two weeks after the posting date and will continue until the position is filled. Additional materials may be requested following an initial screening.

WORK AUTHORIZATION INFORMATION

If your H-1B petition is subject to the September 19, 2025, Presidential Proclamation, please note that the department will not cover the $100,000 payment associated with H-1B sponsorship, either at the time of hire or for international travel purposes. We encourage you to explore alternative pathways for work authorization. Our team is available to help identify options that may be suitable for your situation.

MISCONDUCT DISCLOSURE

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any misconduct history or pending research misconduct investigation including but not limited to sexual misconduct in prior employment and provide a related release and will be subject to a criminal background and credential check.

• Master's degree (or higher) in health promotion, health education, health communication, public health, or related field conferred by the start date.

• Health coaching certification from the National Board for Health and Wellness Coaching in hand by the start date.
• Excellent communication skills, as demonstrated in the application materials
• Evidence suggesting the ability to teach effectively at the university level.

• PhD in health promotion, health education, health communication, kinesiology, public health, or related field conferred by the start date.
• Experience instructing within a health coaching training program.

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