Assistant Professor of Exercise Science

For more than 60years, Kennesaw State University has been known for its entrepreneurial spirit and sense of community. A leader in innovative teaching and learning, Kennesaw State is located justnorth of Atlanta and combines a suburban setting on twometro-Atlanta campuses in Kennesaw and Marietta. As one of Georgia's largest universities, Kennesaw State offers undergraduate and graduate degrees to over 50,000 students. Our high-impact research and Division I athletics also draw students from throughout the region and across the globe.

A member of the University System of Georgia, Kennesaw State is aCarnegie-designated doctoral research institution (R2) committed to becoming a world-class academic institution positioned to broaden its academic and research missions and expand its scope on a local,regional, and national level.

Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, rich benefits, and values of respect, integrity,collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability make us an employer of choice. As part of the University System of Georgia, Kennesaw State exemplifies the power and promise of a student-centered, research-driven university. In addition, Kennesaw State supports the University of Georgia's co revalues of accountability, excellence, integrity, and respect.

We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University in our vision. For more information, visit Kennesaw State University website.

Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000

Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144. Our Marietta campus islocated at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.

The Department of Exercise Science and Sport Managementemphasizes student success through a research-active environment with advanced laboratory facilities and experiential learning topromote innovation and discovery. We aim to transform lives by promoting physical health and performance, engaging with the community and advancing quality of life. This dynamic departmentfosters collaboration through purposeful programming, partnerships with professional organizations, and inclusive events that enricheducational experiences to positively impact the community.

Kennesaw State University is now accepting applications forfull-time, tenure track faculty positions as Assistant Professor of Exercise Science in the Department of Exercise Science and Sport Management with a preferred start date of August 2027. These arenine-month contracted positions and are for work to be performed inthe state of Georgia.

• Maintain a record of scholarly publications in peer-reviewedscientific journals
• Support student success through course instruction at the graduate and undergraduate level for the B.S. in Exercise Science and M.S. in Exercise Science programs
• Build and sustain an active line of research as well as work collaboratively with our Center for Research on Human Sport Performance and Wellbeing
• Contribute to departmental, college, university, and professional service.

• An earned doctorate, or the foreign equivalent, in exercise physiology or a closely related field is required at the time ofhire.

• Prior experience conducting research in exercise physiology and biochemical laboratories
• Strong potential to secure external funding to advance interdisciplinary research
• Prior teaching experience in the area of exercise physiology orrelated area
• American College of Sports Medicine Certified Exercise Physiologist
• National Strength and Conditioning Association Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
• Registered Dietician or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist withthe Commission on Dietetic Registration

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Review of applications will begin immediately. For full consideration, please apply by October
30, 2026.

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