Assistant Professor of Exercise Science

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Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144. Our Marietta campus is located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.

The Department of Exercise Science and Sport Management emphasizes student success through a research-active environment with advanced laboratory facilities and experiential learning to promote innovation and discovery. We aim to transform lives by promoting physical health and performance, engaging with the community and advancing quality of life. This dynamic department fosters collaboration through purposeful programming, partnerships with professional organizations, and inclusive events that enrich educational experiences to positively impact the community.

Kennesaw State University is now accepting applications for full-time, tenure track faculty positions as Assistant Professor of Exercise Science in the Department of Exercise Science and Sport Management with a preferred start date of August 2027. These are nine-month contracted positions and are for work to be performed in the state of Georgia.

• Maintain a record of scholarly publications in peer-reviewed scientific journals
• Support student success through course instruction at the graduate and undergraduate level for the B.S. in Exercise Science and M.S. in Exercise Science programs
• Build and sustain an active line of research as well as work collaboratively with our Center for Research on Human Sport Performance and Wellbeing
• Contribute to departmental, college, university, and professional service.

• An earned doctorate, or the foreign equivalent, in exercise physiology or a closely related field is required at the time of hire.

• Prior experience conducting research in exercise physiology and biochemical laboratories
• Strong potential to secure external funding to advance interdisciplinary research
• Prior teaching experience in the area of exercise physiology or related area
• American College of Sports Medicine Certified Exercise Physiologist
• National Strength and Conditioning Association Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
• Registered Dietician or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with the Commission on Dietetic Registration

1. CV
2. Cover Letter
3. Unofficial Transcripts (Official Transcripts and Official International Course-by-Course Evaluations Due Upon Hire)
4. Names, phone numbers, and email addresses of at least 3 references.
5. Teaching Philosophy
6. Research Interest

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Review of applications will begin immediately. For full consideration, please apply by October 30, 2026.

For questions about this faculty opening, please contact Dr. Tiffany A. Esmat, tesmat@kennesaw.edu.

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