Assistant Professor, Health & Kinesiology

Assistant Professor, Health & Kinesiology

Job Summary

This tenure-track position involves a range of duties and responsibilities essential to the role. Key responsibilities include:

• Teaching undergraduate/graduate courses in Kinesiology, with a focus in exercise science, strength and conditioning, and biomechanics.
• Assist with developing the program to meet the needs of the job market as well as pre-professional pathways.
• Advising and mentoring students.
• Supervising student field experiences.
• Pursuing a research agenda that results in publications and extramural support.
• Collaborating with field-based colleagues.
• Providing service to the department, college, university, and profession.
• Incorporating the use of career related AI within courses.

Special Note: We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship now or in the future.

Essential Job Functions

Teaching:

• Teaching undergraduate/graduate courses in Kinesiology, with a focus in exercise science, strength and conditioning, and biomechanics.
• Utilize both face-to-face and online course delivery methods, integrating innovative and evidence-based teaching strategies.
• Supervise student field experiences, internships, and applied learning opportunities.
• Maintain regular office hours and provide academic support to students.

Research/grant writing:

• Develop and sustain a research agenda in kinesiology.
• Publish findings in peer-reviewed journals and present at professional conferences.
• Mentor students in research projects, theses, and presentations.
• Pursue external funding opportunities to support research and departmental initiatives.

Service:

• Providing service to the department, college, university, and profession.
• Contribute to professional organizations and accreditation processes (e.g. program review, curriculum development).
• Support community outreach and partnerships that advance health, fitness, and kinesiology.
• Collaborate with faculty across disciplines and with field-based colleagues to enhance program offerings.

Advising:

• Serve as an academic advisor/mentor to students.
• Guide students in professional development, graduate school preparation, and career pathways.
• Support students seeking professional certificates.

Minimum and Desired Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Doctorate in Kinesiology, Exercise Science, or related field. ABD will be considered.
• The ability to teach both face-to-face and online course delivery methods. Preference will be given to those applicants who have prior teaching experience at the college level using both face-to-face traditional and online course delivery.
• Ability to work effectively with colleagues and students in a collaborative environment.
• Demonstrate potential for scholarly activity.

Desired Qualifications:

• Commitment to excellence in teaching and scholarship;
• Experience and proficiency teaching at the university level;
• Ability to teach undergraduate and graduate coursework in kinesiology; including but not limited to, exercise physiology, biomechanics, exercise prescription, and strength and conditioning, among others;
• ACSM or CSCS certification;
• Blackboard LMS experience;
• Accreditation experience.

Supplemental Information

Key Competencies:

• Demonstrated knowledge and skills in kinesiology regarding strength and conditioning, exercise physiology, and biomechanics.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to implement effective and innovative teaching strategies.
• Ability to perform academic research in a degree area of specialty.
• Demonstrated commitment to service to the university, profession, and community.

Physical

Requirements

• Able to lift 40 lbs and be able to perform a variety of physical tasks including lifting, bending, stooping, squatting, stair climbing, and walking between buildings. Standing or sitting for extended periods while teaching or in office hours.

• Job Conditions: Office, Classroom, Field experiences, laboratory.

• Required Documents: These documents are required for the application to be considered complete.

• Teaching Philosophy

• Curriculum Vita

• Resume

• Cover Letter

• Finalists for this position are subject to a criminal history background check, employment history check, and off-list reference checks. Applicants are required to sign an authorization for release of prior employment records to Lamar University. We will only contact prior employers and off-list references for finalists.

Who We Are:

• Home to more than 18,000 students, Lamar University is among the fastest growing Texas colleges and universities. LU is a member of The Texas State University System, which is the first higher education system of Texas and maintains the lowest average tuition and fees of any university system in Texas. With more than 120-degree options and a community that cares, Lamar students are always proud to be Cardinals. Lamar University strives to educate leaders, demonstrate excellence in student learning and career readiness, and pursue research with relevance.

• Lamar University is committed to fostering an environment of teamwork where all students, faculty, and staff can learn, work, and become a part of our community.

Benefits

• Health, dental & vision insurance

• Life insurance

• State of Texas Retirement plans

• Tuition covered at 100% for employees, spouses and/or eligible dependents

• Paid time off – vacation, sick, and holidays

• Lamar University is An Equal Opportunity Employer

• Lamar University is proud to provide employment preference to veteran applicants in accordance with Texas 805 Government Code, Section 657.003.

• This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Code

Education

• Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.