Assistant/Associate Professor - University of Louisiana at Lafayette : Job Details

Position Title: Assistant/Associate Professor

Department: 2340|Kinesiology

Responsibilities:

Assistant/Associate Professor - Exercise Science

The School of Kinesiology within the College of Education and Human Development at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette invites applications and nominations for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of assistant or associate professor in Exercise Science.

Faculty responsibilities:

The successful candidate selected for this position will be expected to initiate and maintain an active line of research and pursue internal and external funding to support research and instruction. The candidate will be expected to teach nine credit hours each spring and fall semester in undergraduate and graduate courses within one or more of the following areas: bioenergetics, research methods, muscle physiology, sports nutrition, exercise physiology and labs, periodization and prescription of exercise training, and research seminar. Additional teaching areas and specific assignments (e.g., classes in a particular area of specialization or supervision of capstone projects) may be required depending on the candidate's expertise and departmental needs. The candidate will also be expected to be chairman/member of Master's student committees. A willingness to collaborate with other faculty and staff within the department, college, university, and community is essential. Successful candidates must describe their commitment to fostering a diverse educational environment through research, teaching, and/or service activities.

The University:

The University of Louisiana at Lafayette, the largest member of the University of Louisiana System, is a public institution of higher education offering bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. UL Lafayette is one of the two public universities in Louisiana to be designated as a Carnegie Research University with Very High Research Activity (R1). Located midway between New Orleans and Houston, Lafayette is the heart of Louisiana's Acadian-Creole region. The city of 120,000 is one of Louisiana's fastest-growing and is the hub of numerous cultural festivals and celebrations. The University of Louisiana at Lafayette is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

The School:

The School of Kinesiology offers a B.S. in Kinesiology with concentrations in Physical Education, Exercise Science, Sport Management, Health Promotion and Wellness or Pre-Athletic Training. The School of Kinesiology offers a M.S. degree in Kinesiology with concentrations in Exercise Science, Health Promotion and Wellness, or Recreation and Sport Management. The School also offers a M.S. degree in Athletic Training. The School's facility includes a 1500+ sq. ft. lab spaces for basic science and human performance research projects. Please contact the search committee chair for further details on laboratory equipment.

Qualifications:

Required qualifications:

* An earned doctorate in exercise science or a closely related field is required. ABD will be considered; the degree must be conferred at the time of appointment.

* A record of peer-reviewed publications (Assistant Professor) or an established record as a PI of peer-reviewed publications (Associate Professor) in highly quality scientific journals

* The potential (Assistant Professor) or an established record (Associate Professor) of local, state, and federal funding to support your research project

* Teaching experience at the university level (Assistant Professor) or a successful record of teaching at the university level (Associate Professor)

* Evidence of outstanding organizational skills, as well as excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills

Preferred qualifications:

Preference will be given to candidates with

* National certifications through either the NSCA or ACSM are desirable.

* Postdoctoral training is preferable but not required.

Salary:

Commensurate with qualifications and experience

Additional information:

The anticipated start date is August 1, 2025.

Application process:

The application review begins immediately and continues until the position is filled. Interested applicants should submit a cover letter that addresses the posting details and qualifications. Applications must also include (1) a curriculum vitae, (2) a research statement, (3) a teaching statement, and (4) contact information (name, phone number, & email address) for three professional references. All application materials should be submitted electronically via the application link in Human Resources ( A Criminal Background Investigation is required for the hired candidate, and the results may impact employment.

For more detailed information regarding the position, you may contact the search committee chair, Scott Fuller, Ph.D., Associate Professor of the School of Kinesiology ([email protected]).

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