"Assistant Professor Of Exercise Science"

Job Details

Assistant Professor Of Exercise Science
Metropolitan State University of Denver

Department
Human Performance & Sports

About the University

MSU Denver enrolls over 16,000 students, where nearly 60% are first generation and over 55% are students of color. Located in downtown Denver, we are a designated Hispanic Serving Institution that also offers graduate programs and the only Seal of Excelencia certified institution in Colorado. As the third largest institution of higher education in Colorado and the only institution with an open access mission, MSU Denver is a model university for today's students.

About the Department of Exercise and Sport Sciences

The Department of Exercise and Sport Sciences offers undergraduate degrees in Exercise Science and Sport Management. Our Sport Management program is accredited by COSMA, and our Exercise Science program is accredited by CAAHEP-CoAES and recognized by the NSCA's ERP program for Strength and Conditioning.

Position Summary

The Department of Exercise and Sport Sciences at MSU Denver invites applications for a tenure track position. This is a nine month faculty contract beginning Fall 2026. The successful candidate will become an integral member of our CAAHEP-accredited Exercise Science program. The ideal candidate will be a specialist in the area of wellness/behavior modification or sport/exercise/physical activity psychology. Teaching responsibilities include Stress Management; Behavioral Aspects of Physical Activity, Exercise and Sport; Fitness and Exercise Coaching; Community Fitness Programs; and Physical Fitness Techniques and Programs. Candidates will be expected to teach in the classroom, laboratory, and/or virtual setting and must be able to use and apply current technologies in the classroom. In addition, the successful candidates will be expected to advise and mentor undergraduate students, provide service to the department, school, university and profession, assume active roles in appropriate professional organizations, engage in scholarship activities, and supervise student fieldwork experiences. This position requires presence in Colorado on MSU Denver's Auraria campus for in person teaching and other activities.

Responsibilities

• Teaching 12 credit hours per semester of undergraduate coursework
• Advising students
• Providing academic service to the department, college, university, and community/profession
• Engaging in scholarly activities appropriate to the discipline

Required Qualifications

• Doctorate in Kinesiology, Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology, Sport Psychology or a related discipline. ABD candidates are encouraged to apply, however the degree must be conferred prior to the start date in August 2026.
• Teaching experience in higher education
• Professional experience in the exercise industry

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional experience in wellness/behavior modification; exercise promotion; or telemedicine/health-related data analysis
• Demonstrated excellence in undergraduate teaching
• Experience teaching in health/wellness and/or behavior change discipline.
• Involvement as a member of national/international professional associations related to exercise, health, and/or wellness
• Certification from the National Strength & Conditioning Association Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), American College of Sports Medicine Certified Exercise Physiologist (EPC) or Clinical Exercise Physiologist (CEP) and/or Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches association (CSCCa) Strength and Conditioning Coach Certified (SCCC)

Salary for Announcement

The salary range for this faculty position is $62,000 - $72,000 at Assistant Professor rank.

Instructions to Apply

To apply, complete an application online through https://msudenver.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/MSUDenver and search for JR104452. To support a thorough evaluation of your qualifications and potential contributions as a faculty member, please upload the required materials.