Tenure-Track Faculty Position in Kinesiology emphasis in Strength & Conditioning

The Department of Kinesiology at Lipscomb University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in Strength & Conditioning, beginning January 1, 2027, or August 1, 2027. This is a 10-month appointment with a 4/4 teaching load (with potential to adjunct over the summer), serving as a lead faculty member for our undergraduate concentration in Strength & Conditioning within the Fitness & Sport Studies major and as an instructor in our graduate Master of Professional Studies in Kinesiology (MPS-KIN) program.

The successful candidate will be a critical addition to the department, serving as one of the two CSCS-credentialed faculty members required by the Council on Accreditation of Strength and Conditioning Education (CASCE) accreditation (pending as of Fall 2026). Ph.D. and CSCS required (ABD considered); C-ISSN preferred.

This position offers a unique opportunity to lead the application of human performance within a department aggressively pursuing national distinction. This faculty member will be the primary subject-matter expert in strength & conditioning and sport performance nutrition and the director of the Human Performance Laboratory. Nashville's elite sport environment, from professional franchises to high-performance private facilities, provides a rich landscape for student placement, research, and community partnership.

• Serve as the lead instructor and subject matter expert for specialized content in strength & conditioning and sport performance nutrition.
• Teach undergraduate courses within the Department of Kinesiology, serving all four majors, and graduate-level courses within the MPS-KIN program. This position will also serve Lipscomb Core Journey (our general education program).
• Maintain and refine curriculum to ensure 100% alignment with CASCE professional standards and core competencies.
• Maintain excellence in teaching with a 4/4 course load (fall/spring).

• Provide comprehensive mentoring for students pursuing careers in human performance and strength and conditioning.
• Lead student preparation efforts for the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) CSCS examination.
• Foster student professional development through industry connections in the Nashville area.

• Maintain scholarly productivity appropriate for tenure-track expectations in a teaching-focused department.
• Pursue applied research in strength & conditioning, sport nutrition, or human performance.
• Engage with professional organizations (NSCA, ISSN, ACSM) to keep the program at the forefront of industry trends.

• Participate in departmental, college, and university committee assignments.
• Contribute to the university's mission through adherence to Lipscomb's values and Centering Core.

• Doctoral degree (PhD, EdD, or DSc) in Kinesiology, Exercise Science, or a closely related field.
• Active Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) credential (mandatory for CASCE compliance).
• Demonstrated expertise in both strength & conditioning and sport nutrition.
• Alignment with Lipscomb University's Christian mission, values, and Centering Core.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Experience with the CASCE accreditation process.
• Additional credentials such as C-ISSN (Certified Sports Nutritionist)
• Prior experience teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Established connections within the professional or collegiate strength and conditioning industry.

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