Assistant Professor of Kinesiology - Exercise Science - Kinesiology, Nutrition, and Health

Assistant Professor of Kinesiology – Exercise Science – Kinesiology, Nutrition, and Health

Job Title

Assistant Professor of Kinesiology
- Exercise Science
- Kinesiology, Nutrition, and Health

Department

Kinesiology, Nutrition, and Health Department

Worker Type

Regular

Pay Type

Salary

Salary will be commensurate with the level of the position, education, and experience.

Benefit Eligible

Yes

Screening Date

The Department of Kinesiology, Nutrition, and Health seeks a teacher-scholar in Exercise Science who will contribute to the department's undergraduate and graduate programs through high-quality teaching, an active program of research, and student mentorship. The successful candidate will bring expertise in exercise physiology and related areas that complements existing departmental strengths and supports the preparation of students for clinical, professional, and graduate careers.

The faculty member will be expected to contribute to a collaborative academic environment and participate actively in the teaching, research, and service missions of the department.

Teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in Exercise Physiology, Clinical Exercise Testing and Prescription, Research Methods, Experiential Learning/Capstone, and related kinesiology courses; establishing and maintaining an active research program; pursuing external funding; advising and mentoring students; and engaging in service at the departmental, college, University, and professional discipline levels. This is a full-time, tenure-track, on-campus position that requires regular campus presence and active engagement with students.

The appointment is expected to begin in August 2027.

Ph.D. in Exercise Physiology, Exercise Science, Kinesiology, or a related discipline by the date of appointment.

• Experience teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses in Exercise Physiology, Clinical Exercise Testing and Prescription, research Methods, and Experiential Learning/Capstone.
• Postdoctoral research experience.
• Professional certification through the American College of Sports Medicine (e.g., ACSM-EP, ACSM-CEP), the National Strength and Conditioning Association (e.g., CSCS), or another nationally recognized exercise science organization.
• Evidence of collaborative scholarship or interdisciplinary research.
• Experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and fostering an inclusive learning environment.

The Department of Kinesiology, Nutrition, and Health is one of the largest in the College of Education, Health, and Society, with sustained enrollment growth and strong student demand. The department is committed to excellence in teaching, research, and student mentorship while preparing graduates for clinical, professional, and graduate careers. We value the breadth of the kinesiology discipline and seek a faculty member whose expertise in Motor Behavior will strengthen our curriculum, expand collaborative scholarship, and contribute to the continued growth of the department.

Faculty in the department maintain active research programs across motor behavior, biomechanics, exercise physiology, nutrition, athletic training, health behavior, and related disciplines. The successful candidate will have access to well-equipped research facilities supporting human movement and performance research, including motion capture and biomechanical analysis systems, force platforms, body composition assessment, ultrasound imaging, exercise physiology laboratories, and other human performance testing resources.

The Department of Kinesiology, Nutrition, and Health (KNH) offers a sophisticated, translational research infrastructure…