Visiting Assistant Professor of Instruction; Exercise Science
Job in
Tampa, Hillsborough County, Florida, 33620, USA
Listed on 2026-06-13
Listing for:
University of South Florida
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-13
Job specializations:
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Education / Teaching
University Professor, Exercise Science / Kinesiology, Academic, Health Educator
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Job Description
The University of South Florida College of Education serves a community of over 2,200 students and 130 faculty members dedicated to advancing high-quality education through excellence in research, teaching, and learning. Accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) and fully approved by the Florida Department of Education, the College offers innovative teacher training and collaborative graduate programs aimed at developing educational leaders.
In partnership with school districts across the Tampa Bay region, the College is committed to extending proven educational initiatives and exploring new approaches to preparing lifelong learners. Whether pursuing initial teaching certification or advancing professional development through graduate studies, the College provides comprehensive resources and support to help students achieve their educational and career goals.
The Exercise Science and Kinesiology (ESK) program, within the College of Education, is designed to equip future exercise professionals with the knowledge and skills to meet the diverse health and performance needs of our population through the integration of coursework with laboratory-based and field-based experiential learning. The ESK program provides a Bachelor of Science degree, with three concentrations (Strength and Conditioning, Sports Nutrition, Exercise and Wellness).
The graduate program offers three Master of Science degrees: (a) Exercise Science; (b) Exercise Science with a concentration in Strength & Conditioning; and (c) Exercise Science with a concentration in Health & Wellness.
Responsibilities
Hiring Salary: Negotiable
POSITION:
Visiting Assistant Professor of Instruction, 9-month, non-tenure earning, effective August 7, 2026
This position will carry a 4:4 load (summer teaching possibilities based on student demand) and will be responsible for delivering high-quality undergraduate instruction across a wide variety of Exercise Science courses. Courses include, but are not limited to:
Exercise Physiology, Sports Nutrition, Survey of Exercise Science, Exercise Psychology, Exercise Testing and Prescription and Labs, Clinical Exercise Testing and Prescription and Lab, Strength and Conditioning, and Administration of Fitness and Wellness Centers. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, coordinating and supervising field experiences; mentoring undergraduate students including student organization supervision; and involvement in professional organizations. Successful candidates will be expected to attend programmatic meetings and support student progression and success.
Qualifications
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Earned graduate degree with a specialization in Exercise Science or a related field
- Experience in college-level teaching
- Experience in instructional technology
- Experience in an exercise science laboratory and/or practical setting
- Experience and/or interest in supervising and coordinating field experiences
- Experience mentoring undergraduate students
- Doctoral degree in Exercise Science or related field
- Successful teaching experience (in both traditional and online formats) in undergraduate and graduate-level courses in Exercise Science
- Experience and/or interest in new course development
- Record of involvement in professional organizations
- ACSM, NSCA, NCHEC, or other professional certification
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Applications should include a letter describing qualifications for the position in each of the above areas, current vita, unofficial university transcripts, and the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses of three professional references. All required documents must be uploaded inone PDF attachment. Position finalists will be required to provide official university transcripts and letters of recommendation from professional references. Letters from references are not required at the time of application.
References will not be contacted until the advanced stages of screening, and candidates will receive prior notification. Please specify Position #, #, # on all submitted documents. Applications must be submitted electronically to https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..
Full consideration will be given to complete applications received by 5:00PMEST on June 19, 2026. For more information about the position or application, please contact Dr. Mo Chiodini (maureen
10), Chair of the Search Committee.
About Us
Working at USF
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1 among the state's 12 public universities. Our first-class benefits…
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