Job Description / Duties

The College of Health Professions invites applications for a tenure-track, 9-month Assistant Professor in the Department of Kinesiology beginning August 2025.

Primary responsibilities include: 1) Teaching – research active instructors teach 6 units over a 9- month academic year in a highly diverse, student-centered program; provide high quality instruction in a variety of kinesiology courses; advise and mentor students as they matriculate through the program and prepare to enter the profession; 2) Scholarship – development/continuation of a focused area of scholarship that includes refereed publications, professional presentations, external funding, and involvement in scholarly projects with faculty and students; 3) Service – active service participation at the department, college, university, profession and community levels.

Qualifications / Required Skills

Research doctoral degree in Exercise Science or closely related field. ABD applicants considered, but appointment will be at the Instructor rank and all degree requirements must be completed by February 1, 2026. Candidates must present evidence of a scholarship agenda focused in an area of specialty in Exercise Science that compliments the expertise of current faculty, the course offerings, and available resources. Human subjects research with potential for external funding is highly valued. Candidates must have the training and expertise to teach multiple Exercise Science courses in the following areas: motor learning, motor development, sports nutrition, biomechanics, fitness and exercise assessment, research methods, and/or strength and conditioning. Candidates with expertise to teach across the kinesiology disciplinary boundaries are highly valued and encouraged to apply. Post-doctoral candidates are encouraged to apply.

Additional Information

Review of applications begins immediately and continues until the position is filled. Interested applicants should submit a letter of application that addresses the posting details and qualifications. Applications must also include: (1) a curriculum vitae, (2) a teaching statement, a research statement that addresses current areas of expertise and future research agenda, and a statement describing the applicant’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. All application materials should be submitted electronically via the application link, preferably in a single PDF file. In addition, applicants should submit contact information (name, address, email, phone number) for at least three professional references.

Click here to apply. Please note that the search number for which you are applying is CHP-3814. https://towson.taleo.net/careersection/fac_ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=240000P2

A Criminal Background Investigation is required for the hired candidate and the results may impact employment.

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Contact Information

Click here to apply. Please note that the search number for which you are applying is CHP-3814. https://towson.taleo.net/careersection/fac_ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=240000P2