"Assistant Professor of Exercise Science"

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.

For this position, the ideal candidate will be a specialist in the area of wellness/behavior modification or sport/exercise/physical activity psychology. Teaching responsibilities include, but are not limited to, 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.

MSU Denver has a robust mentoring program for tenure-track faculty. The candidate will be enrolled in the Roadrunner Faculty Academy during their first year. This is a year-long course designed to support new faculty navigate faculty life and thrive in teaching, scholarly activity and service.

Responsibilities

Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• 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)

We encourage you to apply even if you do not meet every preferred qualification. We are most interested in finding the candidate who will best contribute to our Department and the University.

Salary for Announcement

The salary range for this faculty position is $62,000 - $72,000 at Assistant Professor rank. The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based upon a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, education, experience, specialty and training.

MSU Denver offers excellent benefits that include medical, dental, retirement, tuition benefit, free RTD pass, and more. For a brief overview of these options, please visit our Benefits section.

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 following required materials:

• Curriculum vitae that includes the names and contact information for three references
• Cover letter. In your cover letter, please include clearly labeled sections for the Required Qualifications and Preferred Qualifications. Under each heading, please describe how you meet each qualification (if applicable) listed. You can display how you meet the qualifications in a table format or numbered/bulleted list
• Teaching philosophy
• Unofficial copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts
• Peer/Student evaluations, if any

Due to volume of applications received, only applications completed as outlined above will be considered. Please ensure you have uploaded all required documents into the Resume/Cover letter section of the application. A maximum of 5 files can be uploaded; you may combine all documents into one pdf file if needed.

Official transcripts will be required of the candidate selected for hire.

Deadline

Applications accepted until position filled; priority given to applications received through October 5, 2025 at 11:59 PM MST.