Assistant​/Associate Professor of Sports and Exercise Sciences

Overview

West Texas A&M University (WTAMU) invites applications for an Assistant or Associate Professor of Sports and Exercise Sciences. This 11‑month, tenure‑track full‑time faculty position is within the Department of Sport and Exercise Sciences (SES). The role includes teaching, research, and service at undergraduate and graduate levels.

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses using face‑to‑face and/or online delivery.
• Serve on graduate committees (e.g., capstone, thesis, internship/inquiry) to support graduate students.
• Develop a dynamic research program in areas such as Strength and Conditioning, Biomechanics, Exercise Testing and Prescription, Athletic Training, Exercise Physiology, or related kinesiology fields.
• Recruit, advise, and mentor undergraduate and graduate students.
• Participate actively in departmental, university, scientific community, and professional service activities.
• Collaborate with WTAMU faculty, committees, other agencies, universities, and constituents to support regional teaching, research, and service needs.

• Doctorate in Exercise Science, Human Performance, Kinesiology, Strength & Conditioning, Athletic Training, or a closely related field.
• Current ABD candidates will be considered.
• Demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching.
• Commitment to an interdisciplinary team approach to education and research, including collaboration with the SES Graduate Coordinator, Director of the Human Performance Research Laboratory, and other faculty.
• Proven record of research and scholarly achievement appropriate for rank.
• Leadership skills, effective communication, self‑motivation, and performance in a student‑centered environment.
• Commitment to upholding high standards of ethical and professional behavior.

• Experience securing or potential to secure funding to support research and scholarly activity.
• Professional certification or licensure related to Exercise and Sport Science (e.g., ACSM‑CEP, ACSM‑EP) and/or Strength and Conditioning (e.g., CSCS, CPT).
• Experience advising and mentoring students academically and in research.
• Experience teaching and developing curriculum in one or more of the following areas:
  Strength and Conditioning, Exercise Testing and Prescription, Therapeutic Modalities, Structural and Mechanical Kinesiology, Personal Training, Athletic Training, and Biomechanics.

West Texas A&M University is an Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.