"Assistant Professor/Associate Professor Exercise Science - Tenure/Tenure Track"

Position Summary

The exercise science faculty in the Department of Kinesiology at the University of Alabama invite applications to fill a full-time, tenure track position at the assistant or associate professor rank (commensurate with experience) in exercise science to begin August 16, 2026.

Detailed Position Information

The exercise science faculty in the Department of Kinesiology at the University of Alabama invite applications to fill a full-time, tenure track position at the assistant or associate professor rank (commensurate with experience) in exercise science to begin August 16, 2026. There are currently 10 tenure-track and 7 renewable contract (non-tenure track) faculty in this area. Current research emphases include physical activity, sedentary behavior, body composition, and cardiometabolic health outcomes; physiological adaptations to physical training and athlete monitoring; meta-analysis and evidenced-based methodology; cardiovascular and thermoregulatory responses to heat stress and tactical performance with application to occupational health and safety; applied exercise physiology; aerobic exercise and PTSD; psychobiology and exercise; neuromuscular mechanisms of altered motor control; and neuromechanical contributors to musculoskeletal injury and disease. Applicants are sought who can complement these research areas or expand the current profile into new areas and who value working collaboratively. Priority consideration will be given to those who have strong external funding potential.

Responsibilities:

• Develop an externally funded research program
• Direct graduate student theses and dissertations
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in exercise science and related areas
• Participate in professional organizations
• Participate in academic citizenship

Minimum Qualifications

Required Qualifications:
• Earned doctorate in exercise science, or related field
• Post-doc or prior experience in a faculty position
• Ability to develop an extramurally funded research profile
• Previous teaching experience in exercise science

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications: • Professional certification such as ACSM-EP or NSCA CSCS • Evidence of an active record of scholarship • Evidence of actively pursuing internal or external funding opportunities

Instructions and Required Materials for Application

The review of applicants will begin immediately upon receipt and will continue until the position is filled. To be considered for the position, applicants must apply online at https://facultyjobs.ua.edu. A letter of application; unofficial transcript(s) of all graduate level coursework; vita; up to three samples of professional writing; and names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three references are required to complete the online application process. Only completed applications will be considered. Questions regarding this position can be directed to the chair of the search committee, Dr. Michael Fedewa (mvfedewa@ua.edu).

About the Division/College/School

For over 150 years, the College of Education has been dedicated to developing professionals with the expertise needed to advance the intellectual and social conditions of all learners. By effectively preparing graduates to pursue their pedagogical and scholarly endeavors, the College of Education aims to lead Alabama in teaching, scholarship, advocacy, and service. Our faculty’s research, teaching, and service is widely recognized through their securement of external funding, national awards, professional organization leadership, established centers and offices, and outreach to the local, state, and national communities. Faculty in the college are free to pursue their passions, partner with the local communities, and excel in their many pursuits of academia.

The College of Education consists of six academic departments and 29 high-caliber programs, including opportunities that enable students to earn specialized degrees in teacher education, exercise science, and educational neuroscience. Through a robust offering of main campus options, online degrees, and certification programs, the College is poised to accommodate any learner. The College of Education is also home to the No. 1 competitive adaptive sports program in the nation, UA Adapted Athletics, and proudly supports their successes at their state-of-the-art facilities. With teaching, research, and outreach efforts that serve the local community and beyond, the College of Education continues to expand its footprint in both the world of academia and in our global society.

The College of Education is committed to advancing opportunities for all of its community members, including increasing and retaining faculty, staff, and students from a range of backgrounds and areas of expertise, creating a culture that welcomes a vibrant and global college community, and providing opportunities for faculty, staff, and students to develop competencies that support these efforts. For more information on the College of Education’s commitments and efforts, please visit our website: https://education.ua.edu/