Assistant Professor - Exercise Physiology

Assistant Professor - Exercise Physiology

The Department of Kinesiology at the University of Georgia invites applications for a full‑time, tenure‑track position of Assistant Professor in the area of Exercise Physiology, beginning on August 1, 2026.

• Job title:
  
  Assistant Professor – Exercise Physiology
• Location:
  
  Athens, Georgia
• Department:
  Kinesiology
• Contract type:
  Academic (9 mo.)
• FLSA:
  Faculty
• Rank:
  Assistant Professor
• Start date:
  
  August 1, 2026
• Salary:
  Commensurate with experience
• Posting type:
  External
• Job closing:
  Open until filled

• Ph.D. or equivalent degree in Exercise Physiology or an appropriate related field
• Evidence of strong potential to secure external funding

• At least 2 years of postdoctoral research or academic faculty experience
• Evidence of university teaching and mentoring
• Demonstrated ability to publish in high‑quality scientific journals
• History of obtaining funding to support research
• Preference will be given to candidates with a focus on physical activity/inactivity in the context of cardiometabolic, neurovascular, and/or cerebrovascular health

• Establish an independent, nationally recognized research program based on impactful publications in high‑quality peer‑reviewed journals
• Pursue external funding from federal agencies, foundations, or other relevant sources to support a sustained research program
• Provide effective undergraduate and graduate teaching in Exercise Science
• Provide effective student mentoring, including support for theses and dissertations
• Provide service activities that benefit the Kinesiology department, the University, the profession, and the public at large

This position is contingent on the continued availability of funding.

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae
• A research statement describing prior, current, and future research activities (2 pages maximum)
• A statement describing teaching and mentoring philosophy, approaches, and experience (2 pages maximum)
• Contact information for three references (letters requested only for finalists via the UGA application system)

Applications received by November 28, 2025 are assured of full consideration.

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb).

Questions may be addressed to the search committee chair, Dr. Mike Schmidt (schmidtm).