Edu - Assistant Professor/Associate Professor Exercise Science- Tenure/Tenure Track-527456

About the role

The exercise science faculty in the Department of Kinesiology at the University of Alabama invite applications to fill a full-time, tenure track position at the assistant or associate professor rank (commensurate with experience) in exercise science to begin August 16, 2026.

Responsibilities

• Develop an externally funded research program
• Direct graduate student theses and dissertations
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in exercise science and related areas
• Participate in professional organizations
• Participate in academic citizenship

Requirements

• Earned doctorate in exercise science, or related field
• Post-doc or prior experience in a faculty position
• Ability to develop an extramurally funded research profile
• Previous teaching experience in exercise science

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional certification such as ACSM-EP or NSCA CSCS
• Evidence of an active record of scholarship
• Evidence of actively pursuing internal or external funding opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications required: Earned doctorate in exercise science, or related field
• Minimum qualifications required: Post-doc or prior experience in a faculty position
• Minimum qualifications required: Ability to develop an extramurally funded research profile
• Minimum qualifications required: Previous teaching experience in exercise science

Skills

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Benefits

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Pay

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Schedule

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About the University

The University of Alabama is located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, named one of Travel + Leisure’s 25 Best College Towns and Cities in the U.S. As one of the nation’s premier universities, UA offers bachelor’s, master's and doctoral degrees in nearly 200 fields of study. With more than 1,400 acres of tree-lined academic core campus and over 300 state-of-the art facilities, UA has been ranked among the most beautiful and most impressive college campuses in the South, in the state of Alabama and in the nation.

Background Investigation and EEO Statement

Background Investigation and EEO Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made. The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants to and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. Follow the link below to find out more. "EEO is the Law" https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf

Application Instructions

To be considered for the position, applicants must apply online at https://facultyjobs.ua.edu. A letter of application; unofficial transcript(s) of all graduate level coursework; vita; up to three samples of professional writing; and names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three references are required to complete the online application process. Only completed applications will be considered. Questions regarding this position can be directed to the chair of the search committee, Dr. Michael Fedewa (mvfedewa@ua.edu).