Assistant Professor of Exercise & Sport Sciences—Beginning August 2026
Augustana University seeks to fill a full-time Assistant Professor of Exercise Science in the Department of Exercise & Sport Sciences. This position has a possibility for tenure-track. This is a growing department serving more than 200 majors in Exercise Science, Strength and Conditioning, Fitness Management, Physical Education, and Health Education. Excellent opportunities exist for collaboration with educational partners, health care agencies, and research centers in the Sioux Falls area.
Qualifications:
Qualified candidates will possess an earned doctorate in the field of exercise science or a related field by August 2026. Applicants who are ABD for the terminal degree may be considered depending on expected completion date. A commitment to quality teaching and scholarship along with active participation in allied professional organizations is necessary. University-level teaching experience, a record of scholarly activity, the ability to involve undergraduate students in research, and an NSCA CSCS or ACSM-EP certification is preferred.
Responsibilities:
Primary responsibilities are for teaching undergraduate courses supporting majors in Exercise Science, Strength and Conditioning, and Fitness Management. The successful candidate must be able to teach a variety of exercise science courses, such as physiology of exercise, biomechanics, current topics in exercise science/ undergraduate research methods, motor development, exercise leadership, intro to exercise science, exercise in health and disease, and nutrition. The successful candidate will also provide and/or promote opportunities for undergraduate student involvement in research. Additionally, the successful candidate will assist in student advising and coordination of practicum experiences. Service to the university and the community is expected.
Salary:
Competitive, dependent upon qualifications and experience. Start-up package for research is negotiable.
Interacting with students, faculty and leadership with different background and points of view and a deep appreciation of and respect for academic values and culture must be a top value of the candidate.
Application Procedure:
Review of complete applications will begin in November 2025, and remain open until filled. Please submit a complete application including a letter of application with educational philosophy, curriculum vitae, transcripts, and a list of three references (include name, address, telephone number, and e-mail address) via our career center .
For additional information or inquires, contact: Dr. Matt Heesch, Department of Exercise & Sport Sciences, matthew.heesch@augie.edu . If assistance is needed during the application process, please contact humanresources@augie.edu .
Augustana University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Title IX Employer. Applicants must comply with the Immigration Reform and Control Act and may be required to submit official transcripts upon employment. Finalist candidates must satisfactorily complete a pre-employment background check.
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