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Title: Assistant Professor of Kinesiology and Sport

Division: Provost's Office

Department: Pott College of Science, Engineering, & Education

FLSA Status: Exempt

Salary Range: Annual Salary

EEO Job Group: 2 C5

Position Summary

The Kinesiology and Sport Department, in the Pott College of Science, Engineering, and Education at the University of Southern Indiana, invites applications for a 9-month tenure track Assistant Professor Position beginning Fall 2026.

Duties/Responsibilities 

The Exercise Science Program is CAAHEP-CoAES accredited. Responsibilities include but are not limited to teaching 12 credit hours per semester of undergraduate courses, advising students, providing academic service to the department, college, university, community, and profession, and engaging in scholarly activities.

Required Knowledge and Skills

Earned doctorate in Biomechanics, Exercise Physiology, Exercise Science, Kinesiology, or closely related field. Applicants with ABD status will be considered at the rank of Instructor if doctoral degree will be completed by the end of their first year of employment. If employment starts in August 2026, terminal degree must be completed by the end of July 2027.

About the Department

The Kinesiology and Sport department is housed in the Screaming Eagles Complex which includes the Human Performance Lab, Instructional Performance Center, Biomechanics Lab, and Faculty Research Lab. Additionally, the over 5000 sq ft space includes a DEXA machine, Bod Pod, Alter G Anti-gravity treadmill, Anatomage table, metabolic cart, wireless EMGs, 2D & 3D motion capture cameras, force plates, and a fully equipped teaching weight room. Learn more about us at: https://www.usi.edu/science/kinesiology-and-sport

• Letter of application
• Current curriculum vitae
• Unofficial transcripts
• Brief statement of teaching philosophy.

Search Committee Chair:

If you have questions about the open position, please contact Dr. Alyssa Weatherholt, search committee chair, at aweatherho@usi.edu. 

Best Consideration Date:

For best consideration, please submit materials by February 7, 2026. 

Pre-Employment Screening

A background check will be required for employment in this position.

Authorization to Work in the United States

USI may sponsor an employment-related visa for this position.

Interview Accommodations

Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please contact the Associate Director of Human Resources, Constance Hermann, at cjhermann1@usi.edu or (812) 461-5363. Contacting the Associate Director of Human Resources is intended for use in seeking disability-related accommodations only. For general applicant inquiries, contact Human Resources at HumanRes@usi.edu or (812) 464-1815.

EEO Statement

USI is an Equal Opportunity Employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities