"Assistant / Associate Professor of Exercise Physiology"

Job Details

Position Details

Position Information

Posting Number
F00378P

Classification Title
Open Rank Tenure-Track Faculty

Position Title
Assistant / Associate Professor of Exercise Physiology

Department
Kinesiology & Health

College
College of Education & Human Development

Campus
Atlanta

Position Type
Full Time Faculty

About the Department

The Department of Kinesiology and Health is home to the Exercise Science undergraduate program, one of the most popular majors at Georgia State University. The Department also has MS and PhD programs in Exercise Science. Together, the Kinesiology and Health Department annually serves over 1000 graduate and undergraduate students in Exercise Science, Health and Physical Education, and Sport Administration, with a reputation for excellent teaching in a diverse student body. Faculty have a history of securing external funding from the National Institutes of Health, the U.S. Department of State, the U.S. Department of Education, corporations, and various private foundations and organizations. The faculty also collaborates with multiple organizations on and off the university campus. The department supports state-of-the-art research and teaching laboratories in biomechanics, applied physiology, cardiovascular physiology, muscle biology, clinical exercise science, strength and conditioning, sport administration, and physical education pedagogy.

Position Description

The Department of Kinesiology and Health in the College of Education and Human Development at Georgia State University invites applications for a full-time, 10-month tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant/Associate Professor to begin in the Fall of 2026. Candidates specializing in exercise science, applied physiology, and/or human performance are strongly encouraged to apply.

The faculty member will:

• Develop, pursue, and maintain an externally funded research line.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate level courses in exercise physiology and related areas (2-2 teaching load, teaching summer courses may be available on an annual basis).
• Mentor and direct graduate students’ theses and dissertations.
• Supervise undergraduate student research fellowships and/or internships.
• Provide service to the department, college, university, and profession.

Required Education

Earned Ph.D. in Exercise Physiology, Exercise Science, or a closely related discipline from an accredited institution by the start date of the position.

Preferred Qualifications/Experience

• Ongoing record of scholarly work commensurate with the rank of Assistant/Associate Professor.
• Rigorous and highly productive line of research with strong potential for external funding on exercise science/physiology, applied physiology, and/or human performance.
• Postdoctoral training.
• Excellent teaching experience in Exercise Science or related areas.
• Ability to collaborate with faculty within and outside the department.
• Record of external funding for applicants who apply for the Associate Professor position.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Rigorous and productive research, effective teaching and student supervision, and potential to collaborate with faculty in other areas.

Pre-Employment Requirements

A criminal background check is required.

Work Hours

Position may require non-standard hours (including day, evening, online, hybrid, weekend and/or other campus locations).

Salary
TBD

Search Chair Contact info

Dr. Jeff Otis, jotis@gsu.edu or 404-413-8378

Departmental contact for assistance

Trelley Meyers, tmurray3@gsu.edu or 404-413-8052

Job Duties

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies
1

Desired Start Date
08/01/2026

Open Date
08/07/2025

Review of Applications Begins
10/27/2025

Open Until Filled
Yes