"Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor in Social-Behavioral Aspects of Physical Activity"

The School of Kinesiology at the University of Michigan invites applications for a non-tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Clinical Assistant or Clinical Associate Professor, ideally commencing in August 2026. We are seeking colleagues with exceptional experience in social-behavioral science of physical activity who are dedicated to mentoring learners with effective pedagogy. In our Applied Exercise Science program, we train students to apply the science of physical activity to develop solutions for vexing and emerging challenges in a complex and rapidly changing world.

The ideal candidate will have expertise in social and behavioral aspects of physical activity, demonstrated through research or practical experience. This includes behavior change, psychosocial and motivational determinants of physical activity, intervention development and evaluation, technology-enabled physical activity promotion, social or community influences, policy and environmental approaches, health coaching, and physical activity across multiple populations and settings. A successful candidate will be able to teach core undergraduate courses, including Environmental & Policy Approaches to Increasing Physical Activity, Physical Activity Across the Lifespan, Social Factors Influencing Physical Activity, and Design & Evaluation of Physical Activity Interventions. They will also contribute to the development of relevant elective courses for undergraduate and graduate students.

The ideal candidate will provide innovative pedagogical approaches, the ability to facilitate student experiential learning, and mentor graduate student instructors (GSIs). The 9-month appointment involves 75% teaching responsibilities and 25% engagement in administration, service, and scholarship during the fall and winter terms. Administrative responsibilities will be based on the program's needs, as well as the candidate's expertise and prior experience. Engagement in professional scholarship and participation in departmental, university, and/or community service is expected. The selected candidate will participate in curricular development initiatives, attend faculty meetings, and serve as a mentor as assigned, as well as on other school or campus committees.

A competitive salary will be offered, commensurate with education, experience, and qualifications.

Required qualifications:

• Ph.D. in kinesiology or a related field;
• Research or applied experience in the area of social and behavioral aspects of physical activity;
• Proven success in contributing to a positive workplace culture and the ability to consistently demonstrate our school's Core Values are necessary.

Preferred qualifications:

• Two or more years of teaching in higher education or employment in a relevant applied or clinical setting is highly desirable;
• Development and instruction of upper-level social and behavioral physical activity content with innovative classroom lab experiences;
• Experience and skills serving as a course coordinator, training GSIs, providing oversight of course lab sections, pedagogical mentoring of GSI's curriculum development, contributing to new academic curricula, developing inclusive teaching initiatives, and collaborative research and scholarship.

This position is posted as Clinical Assistant Professor/Clinical Associate Professor. The rank of the selected candidate will depend upon candidate's qualifications.

Application Instructions: Interested candidates should submit the following materials electronically through Interfolio at https://apply.interfolio.com/177566. The search committee will begin reviewing applications as they are received. For best consideration, please apply by December 31, 2025. If the application deadline is extended, additional applications may be accepted and reviewed until the position is filled.

The materials below should be consolidated into one (1) PDF document before uploading to Interfolio.

• Letter of interest
• Curriculum vitae
• Teaching philosophy - Statement of teaching philosophy that addresses, in part, inclusive teaching and provides evidence of teaching effectiveness (up to 2 pages)
• Research/scholarship - Statement outlining research/scholarship interests (up to 1 page)
• Pedagogy Statement - Provide a summary (up to 2 pages) of your instructional experience, including formal courses taught and/or relevant educational or applied experiences that align with the job description. This may include workshops, mentoring, or the development of instructional materials related to social-behavioral aspects of physical activity. We welcome diverse pedagogical backgrounds and encourage applicants to describe how their educational and/or applied experience aligns with the teaching responsibilities of this position.
• At least three references: include full name, position, relationship to applicant, e-mail address, and telephone number

Nominations and expressions of interest will be held in confidence, and references will be contacted only with the candidate's permission. Should you need support related to the Interfolio system, please visit this site or contact Interfolio at help@interfolio.com or (877) 997-8807, 9am-6pm Eastern Time, Monday-Friday.

For questions about the position, please contact the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Abbi Lane (abbilane@umich.edu).