"Assistant Professor of Instructions of Kinesiology / Instructor of Kinesiology"

The Kinesiology Department at Southwestern University invites applications for a full-time teaching position, classified as a staff with faculty rank, to teach a 3-3 course load. The position will start in August 2026. Successful candidates will demonstrate a commitment to teaching undergraduate courses, including introductory-level kinesiology courses, anatomy and physiology, and courses in the candidate’s area of expertise. Candidates with expertise in clinical or environmental exercise physiology are encouraged to apply. The department is especially interested in attracting candidates who use inclusive teaching methodologies and are interested in mentoring students in their area of research interests. The successful candidate will be expected to actively contribute to university and departmental service and to participate in academic advising and retention initiatives, including high-impact experiences.

To apply: Candidates with a PhD are preferred, but must possess a minimum of a Master’s Degree in Kinesiology or closely related field. To apply, candidates should submit the following initial materials to Interfolio (apply.interfolio.com/175716): a cover letter addressing your interest in teaching at an undergraduate institution, a curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy that summarizes your goals for student learning as well as the methods you will use to help students achieve them, and the contact information of three references. Email and paper applications will not be accepted. Review of applications will begin on November 9th and will continue until the position is filled.

Starting annual salary for 9-month position: $60,000. The final offer for the successful candidate will be commensurate with experience and may exceed this figure. Teaching in Southwestern University summer school provides faculty with an opportunity to supplement their income during the summer months.

Southwestern University (Georgetown, Texas) is a selective undergraduate residential liberal arts institution in the greater Austin area. Established in 1840, Southwestern enrolls approximately 1,500 students and maintains a student-faculty ratio of 11 to 1. The University provides a highly interdisciplinary, integrated, and holistic education that values high-impact learning experiences, including study abroad, internships, faculty-student research, and community-engaged learning. Additional information about the University can be found at our website: www.southwestern.edu.