Exercise Sciences Research Director - CFS Professorial Faculty

​Job Title: Exercise Sciences-Health Across the Lifespan Initiative (HALI) Research Director– CFS Professorial Faculty

Posting End Date: October 15, 2026

Position Start Date: August 15, 2027

Required Degree:  PhD - earned doctoral degree inExercise Sciences or a related discipline related to human health and wellness (e.g., Exercise Sciences). The required degree must be completed by the start date.

Experience: 

• Experience teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in at least one of the following areas: Research Methods and Evidence-based Practices, Exercise is Medicine, Exercise Across the Lifespan, Sport & Data Science, Aging.
• Evidence of effective undergraduate and graduate mentoring.
• Evidence of seeking external funding.
• Evidence of organizing collaborative groups.
   

Duties/Expectations: 

• Develop a research program that leverages large data sets produced through the Health Across the Lifespan Institute (HALI), which includes the Strong Youth Project (SYP), BYUMove!, YBeFit, and BYU Gerontology/Huntsman World Senior Games. 
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in at least one of the following areas: Research Methods and Evidence-based Practices, Exercise is Medicine, Exercise Across the Lifespan, Sport & Data Science, Aging.
• Mentor undergraduate and graduate students within the HALI Research Program. 
• Organize the HALI Research Program to coordinate all faculty and students involved with the HALI to maximize research outcomes from the program.
• Seek external funding to support research within the HALI.
   

Documents Required at the Time of Application: Please attach your updated curriculum vitae, cover letter, Mission Alignment Statement, teaching philosophy statement, and research statement to the faculty application.

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.

This position requires the successful candidate to relocate and/or reside in Utah for the duration of their employment.

MISSION ALIGNMENT STATEMENT INSTRUCTIONS

If you are a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints:

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).

If you are not a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints:

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.