"Assistant/Associate Professor, Department of Kinesiology (12Mo, TT)"

ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR IN KINESIOLOGY

DEPARTMENT OF KINESIOLOGY

(Tenure-Track, 12-month)

October 23, 2025

Samford University’s School of Health Professions invites applicants interested in serving in a Christian university environment to apply for the position of Assistant/Associate Professor in the Department of Kinesiology. This tenure-track faculty position is a 12-month appointment beginning as early as January 1, 2026, but no later than May 1, 2026. The major responsibilities of the position are to teach graduate and undergraduate didactic courses, support the newly developed Master of Science in Performance and Applied Sport Science, and engage in scholarship and service. Additional responsibilities may include but are not limited to: assisting with program assessment, accreditation standards and reports, curriculum development and assessment, and student mentoring.

Qualified candidates will hold either doctoral degree in exercise science, sport science, kinesiology, data analytics, or related field; or be a highly qualified candidate with ABD who will have their doctoral degree in hand by May 1, 2026. To be considered at the rank of Associate Professor, the candidate must demonstrate a strong record of high-quality publications in peer-reviewed journals, and evidence of excellence in teaching and mentoring graduate students. Preference will be given to applicants with current certification through the National Strength and Conditioning Association as a Certified Performance and Sport Scientist (CPSS) or Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), and/or experience with data management systems applicable to exercise or sport science. A commitment to academic excellence and the ability to work and communicate effectively with faculty, students and colleagues are expected.

The College of Health Sciences includes four schools: School of Health Professions, Moffett & Sanders School of Nursing, McWhorter School of Pharmacy, and School of Public Health. The College offers multiple degree programs and majors within the health sciences with an inter-professional education focus that reflects today’s team approach to health care delivery and professional practice.

Located in the Homewood suburb of Birmingham, Alabama, Samford (samford.edu) is a leading Christian university offering undergraduate programs grounded in the liberal arts with an array of nationally recognized graduate and professional schools. Founded in 1841, Samford enrolls 6,324 students from 44 states, Puerto Rico and 16 countries in its 10 academic schools with 450 full-time faculty. Samford is ranked #3 in the nation for career preparation and #8 in the nation for student learning opportunities as listed in The Wall Street Journal (2026). The University is dedicated to the promotion of rigorous academic inquiry in a Christian setting. The University seeks and prefers employee applicants of the Christian faith and offers competitive salaries with a generous benefits package.

Applications will be accepted until December 3, 2025. Please submit a cover letter, curriculum vita, the names of three professional references, Application for Faculty Position and Faculty Applicant Christian Mission Statement. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States, as Samford will not sponsor any employment visas for this position.

“Application for Faculty Position” can be found at:

https://www.samford.edu/departments/files/Human_Resources/application-for-faculty-employment.pdf

“Faculty Applicant Christian Mission Statement” can be found at:

https://www.samford.edu/departments/files/academic-affairs/Faculty-Applicant-Christian-Mission-Statement.docx

Please submit all materials in PDF format to:

FACAPP@samford.edu

ATTN: Kinesiology 12-month, TT, Faculty