About the position
Description
The Exercise Science program in the School of Human Sciences,
College of Health and Human Sciences at SIU-Carbondale seeks applicants for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in
Exercise Science. We seek candidates with expertise in exercise physiology or related areas of exercise science, including exercise assessment/prescription, strength and conditioning, research methods, and foundational exercise science. This is a 9-month, continuing, tenure-track faculty appointment. Contingent on demand for teaching assignments, an additional summer session appointment is possible. Review of applications will begin Decem ber
10 , 2026 . Applications will be accepted after this date until the position is filled.
This position is represented by SIU Carbondale Faculty
Association/IEA-NEA. For more information regarding salary and other details please visit: https://laborrelations.siu.edu/labor-contracts.
Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity.
Examples of Duties
- Teach exercise science courses at the graduate and
undergraduate levels. Areas might include exercise physiology, exercise assessment/prescription, strength/conditioning, research methods, and basic exercise science. The teaching assignment will be based on the area of expertise of the chosen candidate.
- Initiate and implement a focused research agenda leading to
peer-reviewed publications and presentations
- Advise graduate students and serve on thesis/research project
committees.
- Secure external funding for research and training
projects.
- Participate in professional associations/activities and
university service appropriate to academic rank.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications: Ph.D. in Exercise Science (or related field). Applicants who have completed all but the dissertation and who expect to complete all requirements for the doctorate prior to August 10, 2027, will be considered. If all degree requirements are not completed by that date, a term, non-tenure track appointment may be offered in accordance with
University policy ( https://policies.siu.edu/personnel-policies/chapter2/ch2-faps/faculty-contingent.php)
.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Demonstrated ability to teach undergraduate and/or graduate
courses in one or more areas of Exercise Science, including exercise physiology, exercise assessment/prescription, strength and conditioning, research methods, or foundational exercise science.
- Professional preparation, experience, and research interests in
exercise physiology.
- Experience in serving on graduate thesis/research project
committees
- Evidence of, or potential for, securing external research
funding.
Required Documents: Submit a letter of application, CV, and three references.
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