Assistant, Associate, or Full Teaching Professor in Exercise Physiology

Job Description

The University of Missouri invites applications for a non-tenure track teaching faculty position in Exercise Physiology at the rank of Assistant Teaching Professor, Associate Teaching Professor, or Teaching Professor, depending on qualifications and experience.

Position Responsibilities

The successful candidate will teach undergraduate exercise and fitness courses, with potential teaching assignments in graduate programs. Committee service is expected with possible opportunities in undergraduate program management. Courses may be delivered in face-to-face, hybrid, or online formats. The position is focused primarily on teaching and instructional excellence.

Department and University Context

The position is housed in the Division of Food, Nutrition, and Exercise Sciences, within the College of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources. The mission of the department is to improve the health of Missourians and the broader population through teaching, research, and outreach related to food, nutrition and physical activity. The department values excellence in instruction and prepares students for careers that promote human health and physical activity. Additional information about the Division of Food, Nutrition, and Exercise Sciences is available at: https://cafnr.missouri.edu/divisions/food-nutrition-and-exercise-sciences/

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• A PhD in Exercise Physiology or a closely related discipline by the time of appointment.

Candidates will be evaluated on

• Demonstrated record of quality instruction at the undergraduate and/or graduate level
• Professional certification such as American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), or comparable credentials
• Experience teaching in both in-person and online instructional modalities

Application Materials

Application materials should include:

• Curriculum vitae
• Statement of teaching philosophy and educational interests
• Names and contact information for three professional references

To apply for this position, please visit: http://hrs.missouri.edu/find-a-job/academic, Job ID 59336.

Application Deadline

Review of applications will begin immediately, with preferential consideration given to applications received by May 15, 2026. Applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled.

Contact Information

For additional information about the position, please contact:
Dr. Dojin Ryu, Division Director (dryu@missouri.edu)
or
Dr. Cathi Peterson, Search Committee Chair (petersonca@missouri.edu)