Assistant Professor of Exercise Science

Assistant Professor of Exercise Science

Job ID: 304520

Location: Kennesaw, Georgia

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us
For more than 60
years, Kennesaw State University has been known for its
entrepreneurial spirit and sense of community. A leader in
innovative teaching and learning, Kennesaw State is located just
north of Atlanta and combines a suburban setting on two
metro-Atlanta campuses in Kennesaw and Marietta. As one of
Georgia's largest universities, Kennesaw State offers undergraduate
and graduate degrees to over 50,000 students. Our high-impact
research and Division I athletics also draw students from
throughout the region and across the globe. A member of the
University System of Georgia, Kennesaw State is a
Carnegie-designated doctoral research institution (R2) committed to
becoming a world-class academic institution positioned to broaden
its academic and research missions and expand its scope on a local,
regional, and national level.

Our university's vibrant culture, career
opportunities, rich benefits, and values of respect, integrity,
collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability make us an employer
of choice. As part of the University
System of Georgia, Kennesaw State exemplifies the power and
promise of a student-centered, research-driven university. In
addition, Kennesaw State supports the University of Georgia's core
values of accountability, excellence, integrity, and respect.
We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State
University in our vision. For more information, visit the
Kennesaw State University
website.

Location
Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000
Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144. Our Marietta campus is
located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.

Department Information
The Department of Exercise Science and Sport Management
emphasizes student success through a research-active environment
with advanced laboratory facilities and experiential learning to
promote innovation and discovery. We aim to transform lives by
promoting physical health and performance, engaging with the
community and advancing quality of life. This dynamic department
fosters collaboration through purposeful programming, partnerships
with professional organizations, and inclusive events that enrich
educational experiences to positively impact the community.

Job Summary
Kennesaw State University is now accepting applications for
full-time, tenure track faculty positions as Assistant Professor of
Exercise Science in the Department of Exercise Science and Sport
Management with a preferred start date of August 2027. These are
nine-month contracted positions and are for work to be performed in
the state of Georgia.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a record of scholarly publications in peer-reviewed

scientific journals

• Support student success through course instruction at the

graduate and undergraduate level for the B.S. in Exercise Science
and M.S. in Exercise Science programs

• Build and sustain an active line of research as well as work

collaboratively with our Center for Research on Human Sport
Performance and Wellbeing

• Contribute to departmental, college, university, and

professional service.

Required Qualifications

• An earned doctorate, or the foreign equivalent, in exercise

physiology or a closely related field is required at the time of
hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience conducting research in exercise physiology and

biochemical laboratories

• Strong potential to secure external funding to advance

interdisciplinary research

• Prior teaching experience in the area of exercise physiology or

related area

• American College of Sports Medicine Certified Exercise

Physiologist

• National Strength and Conditioning Association Certified

Strength and Conditioning Specialist

• Registered Dietician or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with

the Commission on Dietetic Registration

Required Documents to Attach

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CV

• Cover

Letter

• Unofficial

Transcripts (Official Transcripts and Official International
Course-by-Course Evaluations Due Upon Hire)

• Names, phone

numbers, and email addresses of at least 3 references.

• Teaching

Philosophy

• Research

Interest

Incomplete applications will not be
considered.

Apply Before Date
Review of applications will begin
immediately. For full consideration, please apply by October
30, 2026.

Contact Information

For questions about this faculty opening, please contact Dr.
Tiffany A. Esmat, tesmat@kennesaw.edu.

For technical support or assistance completing a job application,
please contact the Shared Services Center at (877) 251-2644
or support@usg.edu.

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University, please contact the search chair listed under the
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USG Core Values
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25
institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System
Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence,
Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the
foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG
community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding
these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core
Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy
8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in
Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found
on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Kennesaw State University is an Equal
Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to
maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and
study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law,
Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University
prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person
because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment,
pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual
orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or
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veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on
campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in
a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU
community.

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under the provisions of this policy, students, employees,
applicants for employment or admission or other third parties
should contact the Office of Institutional Equity at English
Building, Suite 225, eeo@kennesaw.edu.

Background Check
Per the University System of Georgia
background check policy, all final candidates will be required to
consent to a criminal background investigation. Final
candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during
the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of
employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening
results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be
immediately disqualified from employment eligibility.

All applicants are required to include
professional references as part of their application process.
Some positions may require additional job based screenings such as
motor vehicle report, credit check, preemployment drug screening
and/or verification of academic credentials.
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