Assistant Professor, Human Performance - IFO (AA28014)

Assistant Professor, Human Performance - IFO (AA28014)

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Working Title:

Assistant Professor, Human Performance - IFO (AA28014)

Institution:

Minnesota State University, Mankato

Classification Title:

State University Faculty

Bargaining Unit / Union:

209: Inter Faculty Organization

City:

Mankato

FLSA:

Job Exempt

Full Time / Part Time:

Full time

Employment Condition:

Unclassified - Unlimited Academic

Salary Range:

$64,963.00 - $193,146.00

Salary Type: Depends on qualifications

Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin on
November 9, 2026, and continue until the position is filled.

Position: Tenure-Track (Probationary*)

Job Description

The Department of Human Performance at Minnesota State University,
Mankato invites applications for a probationary, Assistant
Professor of Human Performance beginning August 16, 2027. This
position requires teaching and advising to support the
undergraduate Exercise Science (B.S.) and graduate Exercise
Physiology (M.S.) programs, with a primary teaching assignment in
strength and conditioning and exercise physiology. This position
requires active engagement in scholarship, advising of master's
theses, continuing preparation, and service to the University,
community, and discipline.

Job Duties

• A typical faculty workload responsibility may include up to

twenty-four (24) credits of instruction per academic year.

• The successful candidate may need to teach in other areas as

assigned and qualified.

• May be expected to develop and deliver face-to-face, hybrid,

and on-line instruction at the Mankato campus, online, and/or at
the university's additional locations, as assigned.

• The successful candidate will collaborate with colleagues in

curriculum design, instruction and evaluation, conduct research
productively and mentor students in research, help create
innovative strategies for student recruitment, retention, and
completion, and may be expected to develop external grant funding
opportunities.

• This successful candidate will be responsible for teaching

undergraduate and/or graduate courses in Introduction to Exercise
Science, Science of Strength Training, Strength and Conditioning
Field Experience, Advanced Sport Performance Programming, Group
Exercise Instruction, and Advanced Exercise Physiology II, and
other courses in the program as needed.

• All faculty members are expected to engage in scholarly or

creative activity or research, in continuing preparation and study,
in contributing to student growth and development, and in providing
service to the university and community (See Article 22 and
Appendix G of the IFO Master
Agreement).

• This position will advise majors in the B.S. Exercise Science

and M.S. Exercise Physiology programs.

• The successful candidate will supervise, place, and evaluate

students in the Strength and Conditioning Field Experience,
including coordination with community, clinical, and athletic site
supervisors.

• The successful candidate will serve on and chair M.S. Exercise

Physiology thesis and capstone committees.

• The successful candidate will contribute to curriculum

development, program assessment, and program review for the
Exercise Science and Exercise Physiology programs.

Minimum Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals from

a wide range of diverse backgrounds and to foster a professional
environment that is inclusive, respectful, and equitable for
all.

• Doctorate or terminal degree in Exercise Science, Exercise

Physiology, Kinesiology, or a related field completed by start of
appointment (August 16, 2027).

• Demonstrated ability to teach undergraduate and graduate

courses in strength & conditioning and exercise
physiology.

• National Strength and Conditioning Association Certified

Strength and Conditioning Specialist (NSCA-CSCS) certification, or
the credentials to obtain NSCA-CSCS certification within the first
year of employment.

• Current First Aid/CPR/AED certification, or the ability to

obtain First Aid/CPR/AED certification within the first year of
employment.

Preferred Qualification

• Demonstrated experience fostering an inclusive, equitable, and

respectful environment while working effectively with individuals
from diverse backgrounds.

• Demonstrated effective written, oral communication and

presentation skills.

• Demonstrated preparation to teach, advise, and support a wide

variety of students.

• Demonstrated training and experience appropriate to teach

applied courses at the graduate level.

• Teaching or applied professional experience in strength and

conditioning, including resistance training program design and
sport performance programming.

• Experience teaching or leading group exercise instruction
• Ability to articulate best practices to teach in multiple

modalities.

• Experience with advising and mentoring graduate and

undergraduate students.

• Experience supervising students in field placements.
• Demonstrated willingness to participate in accreditation,

program review, and/or assessment processes.

• Evidence of scholarly activity, including publications and/or

professional presentations.

Application Procedures:

A complete online application must include all required
attachments. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed by the
search committee. Please note that, due to Workday system
limitations, you may upload a maximum of five (5) attachments with
your application. If you need to submit more than five attachments,
please contact us directly and we will assist with uploading the
additional documents on your behalf.

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• Cover Letter
• Non-Photo Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Contact Information for three (3) references
• Unofficial Transcript(s) of your highest completed degree
• A brief (no more than one-page) response to the following:

Provide a specific example from your professional or academic
experience that demonstrates your ability to work effectively with
individuals from a wide range of diverse backgrounds. In your
response, describe the actions you took to foster an environment
that was inclusive, respectful, and equitable for all. What was the
outcome, and what did you learn from the experience?

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Jessica Albers, PhD

Department of Human Performance

1400 Highland Center

Minnesota State University, Mankato

Mankato, MN 56001

Phone: 507-389-1471

TTY: 800-627-3529 or 711

Email: jessica.albers@mnsu.edu

Other Requirements

The University may be able to provide employment visa sponsorship
for qualified candidates, subject to USCIS guidelines and
eligibility requirements.

Work safely at all times, which includes but is not limited to,
participating and completing all required safety trainings, as well
as performing all job tasks in accordance with Minnesota State
University, Mankato policies and procedures utilizing appropriate
tools, equipment and personal protective equipment.

The Minnesota State University, Mankato Annual Security and Fire
Safety Report is available for your review. This report is required
by federal law and contains policy statements and crime statistics
for the University. The policy statements address the school's
policies, procedures and programs concerning safety and security.
Three years' worth of statistics are included for certain types of
crimes that were reported to have occurred on-campus, or in other
University affiliated locations. This report is available online
at: http://www.mnsu.edu/safety/. You
may also request a paper copy from University Security at
507-389-2111, or by emailing security@mnsu.edu.

*Employment for this position is covered by the collective
bargaining agreement for the Inter Faculty Organization which can
be found at:https://admin.mnsu.edu/human-resources/our-benefits/bargaining-units-and-personnel-plans/.

NOTICE: In accordance with the Minnesota State Vehicle Fleet Safety
Program, employees driving on college/university business who use a
rental or state vehicle shall be required to conform to MN State's
vehicle use criteria and consent to a Motor Vehicle Records
check.

Additional Information

Additional information on Minnesota State University, Mankato can
be found at: www.mnsu.edu.

*The salary range denoted above is the contractual range; however,
salary upon hire is dependent upon qualifications and
experience.

About

The Exercise Science Program at Minnesota State University,
Mankato, housed within the Department of Human Performance in the
College of Allied Health and Nursing, offers both B.S. and M.S.
degrees. The undergraduate Exercise Science program enrolls
approximately 340 students across the Applied Fitness and Exercise
and Practitioner emphases and prepares graduates for careers in
strength and conditioning, fitness and wellness, and community
health, as well as for graduate and professional study in the
health professions. The M.S. in Exercise Physiology enrolls 10-15
graduate students and prepares them for careers in cardiac
rehabilitation, strength and conditioning, corporate wellness, and
academic research. The Department of Human Performance also offers
undergraduate programs in Physical Education-DAPE and Sports
Management and graduate programs in Athletic Training and Sport,
Exercise, and Performance Psychology.

University Demographics

Minnesota State University, Mankato is a member of the Minnesota
State system. Minnesota State has established a strategic vision,
Equity 2030, which aims to close the educational equity gaps across
race and ethnicity, socioeconomic status, ability, and geographic
location by the end of the decade at every Minnesota State college
and university and to provide an opportunity for all Minnesotans to
create a better future for themselves, for their families, and for
their communities. The focus of the work includes:

• Enhancing access and student success.
• Providing Minnesota with the talent it needs.
• Anchoring the communities and regions we serve.

Equity 2030 seeks to bridge efforts occurring within divisions and
institutions, creating an intentional statewide culture of
equity-minded collaboration and resulting in equitable practice
embedded throughout our institutions. The full Equity 2030 plan is
linked here: https://www.minnstate.edu/Equity2030/index.html.

Destination
2030, the University's strategic plan announced by
President Edward Inch in August 2023, commits the University to
making transformative strides in four main areas: being a lifelong
provider of access to an equitable and affordable education; being
a leader in transformational learning generating inspired action;
being a nimble and innovative steward of resources; and being a
community of care built upon diversity, inclusion, and belonging.
We seek to attract teacher-scholars who will be culturally and
academically diverse faculty members, and staff with a demonstrated
commitment to creating an inclusive learning and working
environment. Minnesota State University, Mankato, is
student-centered and focuses on applied research that expands
knowledge; improves learning; and serves the region, state, and
nation.

Founded as a Normal School in 1868, Minnesota State University,
Mankato is now the second largest university in Minnesota with a
tradition of combining big-ideas with real-world thinking to find
solutions for pressing problems in the state, region, and global
society. Mankato, Minnesota, is a community of nearly 44,500
people, about 85 miles southwest of the twin cities of Minneapolis
and St. Paul. The University acknowledges the land and the tribal
nations upon this land whose work is being accomplished. We
acknowledge that we are on Dakota land. We also take the
opportunity to recognize that we live, work, and learn in the
homeland of the Dakota people, whose language frames our
name-Minnesota State University, Mankato.

Serving approximately 17,900 students annually, the University is
an applied research institution, with more than 200 academic
programs, from bachelor's through doctoral degrees. The University
is a diverse and global campus with 18% students of color and1,175
+ international students from 95 countries, cutting-edge
information technology solutions and extensive partnerships, with
1,600 faculty and staff, including 700 teaching faculty. The
University has additional locations and a growing number of on-line
programs to accelerate educational access and opportunity. These
locations include partnerships in northern Minnesota's the iron
range region. Fast facts about the university can be found here:
https://mankato.mnsu.edu/about-the-university/fast-facts/.

Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications
and is subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable
bargaining unit agreement or personnel plan.

Benefits Information:

At Minnesota State, we take your well-being and work-life balance
seriously. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that features
low-cost medical and dental insurance with affordable deductibles,
employer-paid life insurance, short- and long-term disability, and
pre-tax healthcare and dependent care accounts with a roll-over
option. To further support your holistic health, employees also
have access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for
mental health, legal, and financial counseling. Detailed plan
details, rates, and coverage choices can be reviewed directly via
the State Employee Group Insurance Program
(SEGIP) website.

To support your life outside of work, our package includes 12 paid
holidays, generous vacation and sick time, and six weeks of Paid
Parental Leave. We also help you secure your financial future with
a robust Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement accounts, and
various investment options. Furthermore, we invest in your growth
by providing dedicated professional development and tuition waivers
for both you and your dependents. Please note that specific benefit
eligibility and coverage levels may vary depending on the type of
position, employee classification, and collective bargaining
agreements.

Desired Start Date:

08-16-2027

Position End Date:

Open Date:

10-19-2026

Close Date:

05-31-2027

Posting Contact Name:

Sarith Phan

Posting Contact Email:

sarith.phan@mnsu.edu

To apply, visit: https://minnstate.wd115.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Minnesota_State_Careers/job/Mankato/Assistant-Professor--Human-Performance---IFO--AA28014-_JR0000005959?Institution=a7c1912089511000d545e0844e430004

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