Assistant Professor of Kinesiology - Exercise Science

Posting Details

Posting Summary

Classification Code

UG74

Pay Grade

0

Subject to Drug/Alcohol Testing Guidelines

No

Subject to Credit Check

No

Internal Title

Assistant Professor of Kinesiology - Exercise Science

Department

Kinesiology

Position Type

PFAC - Slotted Faculty

Full or Part Time

Full-Time

Basis

9 mo.

Job Details

The Department of Kinesiology in the Conway Medical Center College
of Health and Human Performance at Coastal Carolina University
invites applications for two full-time, 9-month, tenure-track
faculty positions at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning
August 2027.

We seek teacher-scholars who are committed to delivering engaging
academic experiences that promote student success through
innovative teaching, undergraduate mentorship, and active learning.
Successful candidates will establish and maintain active research
agendas and engage students in meaningful scholarly experiences,
including research and conference presentations.

The Department of Kinesiology seeks candidates whose teaching and
research expertise align with one or more of the following areas:
Biomechanics, Motor Behavior/ Motor Learning/Motor Control,
Exercise and Sport Psychology (including Exercise Behavior) and
Neuromechanics.

We especially encourage candidates whose expertise spans more than
one area of the Exercise and Sport Science curriculum or related
areas in the Department of Kinesiology to apply.

A successful candidate should have an earned
doctorate in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, or a closely related
field by the time of appointment. ABD candidates will be
considered. Candidates should be qualified to teach in both
classroom and laboratory settings and provide high-quality
instruction in undergraduate Exercise and Sport Science courses.
Teaching assignments will align with departmental needs and the
successful candidate’s area of expertise. The successful candidate
may also have opportunities to teach graduate courses as
departmental programs and needs evolve.

The Department of Kinesiology is committed to excellence in
teaching, scholarship, and service, engaging students through
active learning, undergraduate research, internships, and community
partnerships. The department fosters a collaborative environment
that supports faculty success as teacher-scholars through shared
laboratory facilities and equipment, interdisciplinary
partnerships, and institutional resources that promote professional
growth and development. Seven specialized laboratories, including a
new motion capture lab, support research in motor behavior,
exercise physiology, nutrition, and sport psychology. The
department recently received initial accreditation of its Strength
and Conditioning concentration through the Council on Accreditation
of Strength and Conditioning Education ( CASCE ), and faculty may
contribute to its continued success and accreditation efforts while
helping shape the future growth of the department through the
development of graduate courses and potential graduate degree
programs.

Required Qualifications

· Earned doctorate in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, or a closely
related field by the time of appointment. ABD candidates will be
considered.

-Exhibit strong potential for excellence in teaching.

Preferred Qualifications

· Expertise in one or more of the following areas: Biomechanics,
Motor Behavior, Motor Learning, Motor Control, Exercise and Sport
Psychology, Exercise Behavior, Neuromechanics, or a related area
with Kinesiology

· Demonstrated potential to develop and maintain an active
scholarly agenda that engages undergraduate students in research
and scholarship.

· Experience teaching in higher education, including the use of
effective instructional practices in face-to-face and/or online
learning environments.

· Experience providing effective mentorship to undergraduate
students through research, scholarship, and other high-impact
educational experiences.

Interested candidates should submit: a letter of application,
current curriculum vitae, copies of transcripts of all graduate
work (copies are acceptable at this time), statement of teaching
philosophy, Research Statement and contact information for least
three (3) professional references. All information and material
must be submitted electronically at: https://jobs.coastal.edu/postings/122935
. Applicants that are invited for interviews must provide
official transcripts of all graduate coursework prior to visiting
campus. A review of applications will begin on November 16, 2026
and continue until the position is filled. Please contact Dr.
Marcos Daou at mdaou@coastal.edu if you
have any questions.

Coastal Carolina University is a public comprehensive liberal arts
institution located in Conway, South Carolina, just nine miles from
the Atlantic coastal resort city of Myrtle Beach. Coastal Carolina
University enrolls over 12,000 students from 48 states and 53
nations. The University is accredited by the Southern Association
of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award the
baccalaureate and master’s degrees of national and/or regional
significance in the arts and sciences, business, humanities,
education, and health and human services, a specialist degree in
instructional technology, and PhD degrees in Marine science:
coastal and marine systems science and education sciences.

The University provides equal employment opportunity without regard
to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,
citizenship status, national origin, or because an employee or
applicant for employment is an individual with a disability or a
disabled veteran, an Armed Forces service medal veteran, a recently
separated veteran, or an active-duty wartime or campaign badge
veteran, or other “protected veteran,” as defined by law. Coastal
Carolina University is an EO/AA employer.

Required Qualifications

Must hold the appropriate terminal degree or meet the established
alternative qualifications, and exhibit strong potential for
excellence in teaching.

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Posting Sponsorship Designation

Will Employer-based sponsorship be considered for this
position?

Yes

Posting Designation

Employer-based sponsorship may be considered for this position,
subject to institutional review and applicable law.

Work Authorization & Sponsorship for Job Posting

Employment at Coastal Carolina University is contingent upon
authorization to work in the United States. CCU may consider
employer-based visa sponsorship for certain positions; however,
sponsorship is discretionary, not guaranteed, and subject to legal,
financial, and institutional requirements. CCU rarely sponsors
part-time, temporary, staff or non-tenure-track roles and will not
sponsor H-1B petitions when the federally required $100,000 fee
applies.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

F00520P

Number of Vacancies

2

Desired Start Date

08/16/2027

Position End Date (if temporary)

Job Open Date

10/19/2026

Job Close Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Quicklink for Posting

https://jobs.coastal.edu/postings/122935

Job Duties

Job Duty

Teaches students in the classroom, laboratory, and/or studio.

Job Duty

Prepares content, syllabi, and University Moodle/curricular site
for each course and/or lab assigned each semester. Communicates to
students after reviewing assignments. Calculates and assigns grades
(e.g., mid-term and final) through established procedures listed in
the Faculty Manual and University catalog. Tracks and reports
absences as directed by the Office of the Registrar.

Job Duty

Conducts research to create and add to knowledge in a field or
produces creative work. Trains students in related research
techniques and in creative production.

Job Duty

Posts and holds regular office hours each week per College and
University guidelines. Engages in University-related activities
including committee assignments, meetings, ceremonies, events and
scholarly pursuits as prescribed in the Faculty Manual.

Job Duty

Performs other duties as assigned.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Cover Letter / Letter of Application
• Transcripts
• Curriculum Vitae
• Reference List
• Statement of Teaching Philosophy
• Research Statement

Optional Documents

• Other Document 1
• Other Document 2
• Other Document 3