Assistant Professor in Kinesiology

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Position Information

Announcement Number

Announcement Number FAC - VA - 26026

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This position will be comprised of 50% teaching, 40% scholarship, and 10% service. Position expectations include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses for the Kinesiology program with a focus on exercise physiology; the development of an independent research program in their area of expertise funded through a combination of grants, contracts, or service testing; advise and mentor undergraduate and graduate students; and to participate in departmental, college, and university committees, as well as community outreach.

Faculty Tenure Track

Faculty Tenure Track Yes

Faculty Rank

Position Number

Position Number 4A4443

Department

Division

Division College of Education, Health & Human Development

Appointment Type

Appointment Type Faculty

Contract Term

Contract Term Academic Year

Semester

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Union Affiliation

Union Affiliation Exempt from Collective Bargaining

FTE

FTE 1.0

Benefits Eligible

Salary Salary commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications

Contract Type

Contract Type MUS

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Recruitment Type

Recruitment Type Open

The Department of Food Systems, Nutrition and Kinesiology at Montana State University (MSU) invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor in Kinesiology/Exercise Science, with a focus in Exercise Physiology. The position is a tenure-track, academic year appointment.

Montana State University values all perspectives and is committed to continually supporting, promoting, and building a robust campus environment. We hope to attract applicants who can teach in a vibrant University community and have demonstrated ability in helping students from all backgrounds succeed.

Instructional duties include:

• Teach undergraduate courses for the kinesiology program with a focus on exercise physiology.
• Teach graduate courses in the Exercise and Nutrition Science MS and PhD programs.
• Develop additional courses at either undergraduate or graduate level with an exercise physiology and which complement existing curriculum.

The faculty member will also be expected to:

• Develop an independent research program in their area of expertise funded through a combination of grants, contracts, or service testing.
• Advise and mentor undergraduate and graduate students.
• Participate in departmental, college, and university committees, as well as community outreach as appropriate.

• Ph.D. in Kinesiology, Exercise Science, Physiology, or related field with emphasis in exercise physiology. ABD considered; however, doctorate must be complete upon start date of August 13, 2026.
• Demonstrated experience teaching undergraduate or graduate courses in exercise physiology, exercise science, or closely related field.
• A record of scholarly activity including peer-reviewed publications and/or presentations.

• An applied, human focused, research agenda which specializes in nutrition and metabolism, human performance (especially in endurance sports), skeletal muscle physiology, environmental physiology, or clinical exercise physiology.
• ACSM certification as either a Certified Exercise Physiologist (EP) or a Clinical Exercise Physiologist (ACSM or CEPA certified).
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to a collegial, multidisciplinary, team-oriented environment that emphasizes collaboration and the shared use of research space, equipment, and resources.
• Demonstrated ability to apply exercise physiology principles to various human movement areas (nutrition, rehabilitation, sports, health and fitness).
• Demonstrated ability to advise and mentor students regarding required experiences and skills for careers or post‑graduate education.

• Possess excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrate the ability to develop an independent research…