Director of Human Performance Science; Associate or Teaching Professor

Penn State's College of Health and Human Development (HHD) is seeking a highly motivated and versatile Associate or Full Teaching Professor and Director of Human Performance Science for a 48-week, non-tenure track appointment beginning January 1, 2024. The successful candidate will lead the development and administration of an interprofessional Master of Professional Studies (MPS) in Human Performance Science, teach in the program, and support performance science activities in Penn State Intercollegiate Athletics (ICA).

The position, funded by HHD and ICA, will have an academic home in one of three departments—Kinesiology, Nutrition Sciences, or Recreation, Park and Tourism Management—and will report to the department head with a dotted line to the Deputy Athletics Director for Student‑Athlete Welfare & Development in ICA.

• Earned doctoral degree in kinesiology, nutrition, physiology, psychology, athletic training, sports medicine, or a closely related field.
• Recent experience working in performance science with athletes and other performance‑based populations.
• Experience in the design and development of new courses, or revisions of existing courses, and introduction of innovative teaching and assessment methodologies.
• Proficiency (Associate Professor) or mastery (Full Professor) in teaching and mentoring undergraduate and/or graduate students.
• Experience in education program administration or management.

• Leadership experience in academic and/or performance science‑related areas.
• Experience conducting original research related to performance science.

• Lead the development of cutting‑edge, interdisciplinary, experientially‑grounded curriculum in human performance science.
• Develop courses within the curriculum.
• Deliver high‑quality performance instruction and mentoring.
• Engage in the practice of human performance science.
• Collaborate closely with multiple academic departments and ICA programs.
• Provide feedback to the department head on HPS instructor performance.
• Develop a community of practice, including ICA staff and graduate student interns, to support student‑athletes seeking to maximize performance on and off the field of play.

Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.