Assistant Professor of Kinesiology

The Kinesiology Department is seeking an energetic and collaborative Assistant Professor who holds a doctorate degree (Ph.D., Ed.D. or equivalent) in kinesiology, public health, rehabilitation science, health sciences, or a related and complementary field.

We seek a colleague who can contribute to teaching introductory, intermediate, and advanced courses within the Kinesiology program, to include foundational courses as well as specialty courses aligned with the candidate’s expertise. We are especially interested in candidates whose specialty courses can also support the Public Health program at Austin College. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching in a liberal arts environment and an interest in mentoring students with diverse academic and career goals, including those pursuing graduate study and health-related professions.

Austin College is a leading national private liberal arts college located north of Dallas in Sherman, Texas. Founded in 1849, it is the oldest institution of higher education in Texas operating under original charter and name. Recognized nationally for academic excellence in the areas of international education, pre-professional training, and leadership studies, the College provides an academically challenging and lively community of students, staff, and faculty committed to intellectual growth through individual and collaborative endeavors. Austin College (AC) is one of 40 schools profiled in Loren Pope’s influential book, Colleges That Change Lives.

Candidates should send the following:

• letter of application
• CV
• copies of graduate transcripts (unofficial are sufficient for the application),
• statement of teaching philosophy, no more than one page
• statement of research, no more than one page
• a statement reflecting on the composition of our student body and outlining how they would engage all our students in their teaching, scholarship, and/or service.

Please combine materials into one PDF document and email to KinesiologySearch@austincollege.edu.

Three references should send recommendation letters directly to the aforementioned email address with the candidate’s name in the subject line.

For full consideration, applications must be received by October 9, 2026. Initial video conference interviews will occur in mid-October 2026 and on-campus interviews in late October through mid-November 2026.

Austin College is an Equal Opportunity Employer that serves a diverse student body and is committed to the same in the hiring process. Applicants must be authorized to work for Austin College at the time employment begins.