Job Description / Duties

The teaching load for this position is 6-9 semester hours or equivalent per academic semester. Responsibilities will include primarily teaching undergraduate courses in exercise physiology, and graduate courses in exercise testing and interpretation, and research methods. The successful applicant will also provide research mentoring to graduate students in our MS program in Exercise Physiology, and undergraduate research assistants.
Research assigned time is 3-6 semester hours or equivalent per academic semester. Responsibilities include performing scholarly work in one’s area of expertise, pursuing and obtaining extramural funding, and showing continued evidence of research productivity in form of refereed publications and presentations.
Responsibilities include actively contributing to the intellectual and professional life in the School of Kinesiology, College of Health, Ball State University, and professional associations related to exercise science and/or one’s area of expertise. The faculty member will perform other related duties as assigned by the School Chairperson.

Qualifications / Required Skills

Minimum qualifications include: Earned doctorate OR completion of all degree requirements in exercise physiology, exercise science, kinesiology, or closely related field by the time of appointment from an accredited college or university; the ability to teach courses in exercise science; and demonstrated performance in scholarly activities.

Additional Information

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 12/1/2024.
Apply online at: https://bsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/45370. Include the following documents with your application: Curriculum Vitae and in support of your application for this position, please prepare and submit a cover letter that describes how your qualifications and experiences align with the elements of the position description (or leadership profile). In your cover letter, please also describe how you have demonstrated a commitment to our University’s enduring values, including inclusiveness, which we define as a commitment ‘to respect and embrace equity, inclusion, and diversity in people, ideas, and opinions.’

Salary: Salary range is $60,000 – $65,000. The position will begin August 15, 2025. Position also comes with a full benefit package and possibility of summer employment.

Contact Information

Dr. James Johnson
jejohnson1@bsu.edu

Employer Profile

We invite applications for a full-time, tenure-line faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor in Exercise Science in Ball State’s School of Kinesiology. The successful candidate will provide high quality teaching, in the undergraduate Exercise Science and graduate Exercise Physiology programs. The successful candidate will also be expected to participate in research activities in their area(s) of expertise that lead to refereed publications and extramural funding. Active engagement in department, college, University, and professional service activities is also expected. The position includes a start-up package, graduate assistant support, and dedicated space in the Integrative Exercise Physiology Laboratory.