"Assistant/Associate Professor in Sport Psychology"

Job Description

Miami University (Oxford, OH) is announcing a search for an Associate/Assistant Professor in Sport Psychology to teach undergraduate and graduate courses beginning Fall Semester 2026. Responsibilities include teaching sport psychology courses; maintaining an active research agenda; pursuing external funding; advising undergraduate and graduate students; and providing professional service to the department, college, and institution.

Minimum Qualifications:

Doctorate in Sport Psychology or closely related field by date of appointment for appointment to Assistant Professor. Doctorate in Sport Psychology or a closely related field by date of appointment; five years collegiate-level teaching experience with evidence of an established record of high-quality teaching; and an established record in scholarship/research in Sport Psychology or a closely related field, with a strong prospect for continuation for appointment to Associate Professor.

Consideration may be given to candidates with evidence of high-quality instruction, experience teaching sport psychology courses at the college level, and certification attained or in progress as a Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC).

Additional Position Information (if applicable)

Required Application Documents

a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, and research statement.

Special Instructions (if applicable)

For inquiries about posting, contact Dr. Christine Pacewicz at pacewic2@miamioh.edu.

Screening of applications will begin October 15, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled.

Additional Information

A criminal background check is required. All campuses are smoke- and tobacco-free campuses. This organization participates in E-Verify. Reasonable Accommodations: Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to ADAFacultyStaff@miamioh.edu or 513-529-3560.

Miami University Values Statement: Miami University is a scholarly community whose members believe that a liberal education is grounded in qualities of character as well as of intellect. We respect the dignity of other persons, the rights and property of others, and the right of others to hold and express disparate beliefs. We believe in honesty, integrity, and the importance of moral conduct. We defend the freedom of inquiry that is the heart of learning and combine that freedom with the exercise of judgment and the acceptance of personal responsibility. For more information on Miami University’s mission and core values, please visit the Mission and Core Values webpage.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Statement: Miami University, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, encourages applications from protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Miami University prohibits harassment, discrimination and retaliation on the basis of age (40 years or older), color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin (ancestry), pregnancy, race, religion, sex/gender, status as a parent or foster parent, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities, programs or employment practices. Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to ADAFacultyStaff@miamioh.edu or 513-529-3560.

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About Miami University: Miami University is a major public university with a small college feel. Creating environments for learning excellence and providing career opportunities in Oxford, Hamilton, Middletown, West Chester and Luxembourg, our faculty, staff, and student employees are the fuel that drives Miami! Nationally recognized as one of the country's most outstanding undergraduate institutions, Miami University is a public university located in Oxford, Ohio (35 miles north of Cincinnati), with regional locations in Hamilton, Middletown, and West Chester, Ohio, and the John E. Dolibois European Center in Luxembourg. Miami combines a wide range of strong academic programs with the personal attention ordinarily found only at much smaller institutions. A liberal education core complements the more specialized studies of the majors. Along with an impressive number of opportunities to gain practical, hands-on and immersive experiences, Miami is distinguished by a faculty who enjoy teaching and mentoring students. Recognized as a 'Public Ivy' by Richard Moll in his 1985 book about America's flagship universities, Miami is consistently recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of the nation’s best schools for 'unusually strong commitment to undergraduate teaching.' This commitment to teaching is demonstrated in the University's record of exceptional retention and graduation rates-which are among highest for NCAA Division I schools. Miami also regularly ranks among the top public doctoral university in the country for study abroad participation by undergraduate students. Chartered in 1809, Miami is the 10th oldest public university in the nation. Enrollment includes almost 15,000 undergraduates and more than 2,200 graduate students on the Oxford campus, which is lauded for its exceptional beauty. The charming, historic uptown area of Oxford is adjacent to the campus. Miami offers bachelor degrees in over 100 areas of study and master's degrees in more than 50 areas; the University also offers a number of doctoral degrees. More information on Miami may be obtained via http://www.miamioh.edu. Miami University is deeply committed to the success of every member of the community. At Miami, our mission is to empower each student, staff, and faculty member to promote and become engaged citizens who use their acquired knowledge and skills with integrity and compassion to improve the future of the community and the world. The Office of Equity and Equal Opportunity (OEEO) exists to provide an inclusive, equitable, working, living, and learning environment to members of the Miami University community. OEEO provides members of the university community a place to obtain guidance for providing equal opportunity in personnel matters, and to resolve issues of harassment and discrimination. The Office of Equity and Equal Opportunity (OEEO) ensures that Miami University provides an equitable environment for students, faculty, and staff. This will be achieved with compassion, understanding, and fairness to all parties involved and act as a resource for all members of the university community. Office of Diversity Affairs is located at 336 Shriver Center 3rd Floor. The Main Office line is (513) 529-6504. Janine Todd, Program Associate; Mr. Gerald Yearwood, Senior Administrative Director; Dr. Juanita S. Tate, Director of Divisional Initiatives; Demere Woolway, Assistant Director of ODA & Coordinator of GLBTQ Services; Yvania Garcia-Pusateri, M.S., Assistant Director & Coordinator of Diverse Student Development. Office of Equity and Equal Opportunity is located at 219 E. Spring Street Oxford, OH 45056. The Main line is (513) 529-7157. Kenya Ash, Director, Title IX Coordinator & Section 504/ADA Coordinator; Kristie Marcum, Associate Director; Tandy Hamm, Assistant Director; Janet Fink, Administrative Assistant. For a list of contacts involved in diversity-related efforts, see Diversity Contacts (PDF 229KB). As part of institutional diversity and inclusion goals, our efforts diligently center on four core areas: recruitment, retention, curriculum and climate. These core areas are addressed through key initiatives that are tailored to faculty, staff, and students and are executed either through programs and support from our office or in collaboration with other university offices, departments, and programs. In addition, we also value relationships with our community partners who also work with us to promote diversity and inclusion at Miami.