Instructor, Kinesiology R

Overview

Louisiana Tech University seeks a full-time, non-tenured track, 9-month instructor in the Department of Kinesiology starting September 1, 2026. The primary focus of this role is teaching undergraduate courses in kinesiology and providing service to the department, college, and university. The Department of Kinesiology emphasizes hands-on learning, internships, and student engagement to prepare graduates for careers in kinesiology.

• Teach a variety of undergraduate courses in the Department of Kinesiology. Courses may include Kinesiology and Health Sciences and Exercise and Health Promotion majors, based on the candidate's area of expertise. Potential courses include Personnel and Community Health;
  Preventive Health and Wellness;
  Dance Appreciation;
  First Aid and CPR;
  Foundations of Kinesiology;
  Sports and Recreational Activities;
  Youth Fitness Programming;
  Health Coaching;
  Advanced Health Coaching;
  Facility Management;
  Adapted Physical Activity; and Sports and Society. The candidate will also be expected to teach a senior adult fitness course assisted by practicum students.
• Academic advising and mentoring undergraduate students.
• Curriculum development.
• Departmental, college, and university service assignments.

• Earned master's degree in Kinesiology or related field prior to start date.
• Experience teaching courses related to Kinesiology or in a higher education setting.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Experience in working with students, student-athletes, and colleagues from multi-cultural backgrounds.

Louisiana Tech is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/ADA Employer and places a high priority on the creation of an environment supportive of ethnic minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities.

Posting Close Date:
This position will remain open until filled.

Please Note:

Applications must be completed by 11:59 p.m. on the Job Closing Date to ensure consideration.

Note to Applicant:
Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications in their cover letter. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials.

References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.

This position may require a criminal background check to be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions at Louisiana Tech University may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.