Tenured: Associate Professor/Professor, Kinesiology

About the role

The Department of Kinesiology & Sport Management (KNSM) within the College of Education and Human Development at Texas A&M University invites applications for a faculty position at the Associate or Full Professor level in Exercise Physiology with an emphasis in Human Cardiovascular Physiology. We seek candidates with leadership abilities capable of garnering external funding and mentoring faculty and doctoral students. Strong candidates will be emerging or established scholars with an impactful research program that advances the department’s strengths in exercise physiology, cardiovascular physiology, aging and related cardiovascular diseases, exercise and nutrition intervention clinical trials, and environmental cardiovascular physiology.

The successful candidate will become an integral part of the kinesiology faculty with expectations to:

• Engage in independent and collaborative transdisciplinary research
• Aggressively pursue funding opportunities
• Provide research mentorship for students
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses
• Participate in service responsibilities

Appointment

This is a full-time, 9-month position with a start date of August 1, 2027. Eligible candidates will undergo tenure review upon hire. Salary, benefits, and compensation packages are competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications. Very competitive startup packages are available to establish a productive research environment.

Requirements

• Hold a terminal degree (Ph.D.) in Exercise Physiology or Exercise Science with emphasis in Human Cardiovascular Physiology or a related field
• Provide evidence of:
  • Scholarly work focused on human exercise intervention studies in cardiovascular physiology-related areas
  • A record of peer-reviewed publications in high-quality journals and presentations at national meetings
  • Training and experience in human subject research
  • A strong history of external funding and a feasible plan for acquiring additional external funding at Texas A&M University for cross-disciplinary research

Preferred Qualifications

• Significant publication record
• External funding, including federal funding
• Post-doctoral experience

Application Process

Applications are accepted online via Interfolio at https://apply.interfolio.com/191992. Applicants should submit:

• Cover letter
• Current, comprehensive vitae
• Personal statement including philosophy and plans for research, teaching, and service
• Names, emails, and telephone numbers of three references

Review of candidates will begin October 15, 2026, and continue until the position is filled. Questions about the search may be directed to Dr. Richard Kreider, Professor and Search Committee Chair, at rbkreider@tamu.edu.