Visiting Assistant Professor / Instructor - Kinesiology, Nutrition, and Health

Job Title

Visiting Assistant Professor / Instructor - Kinesiology, Nutrition, and Health

Department

Kinesiology, Nutrition, and Health Department JM

Worker Type

Temporary (Fixed Term)

Pay Type

Salary

Salary will be commensurate with the level of the position, education, and experience.

Benefit Eligible

Yes

Screening Date

2026-04-06

Job Description Summary

The Department of Kinesiology, Nutrition, and Health invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor/Instructor in Motor Control and Biomechanics to support a growing kinesiology program recognized for its high-impact learning environment, strong student engagement, and preparation for clinical and graduate pathways. The appointment is expected to begin in August 2026.

Job Description

The Department of Kinesiology, Nutrition, and Health invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor/Instructor to support a growing kinesiology program recognized for its high-impact learning environment, strong student engagement, and preparation for clinical and graduate pathways. With sustained enrollment growth, the program emphasizes experiential instruction, faculty mentorship, and applied movement science education. The successful candidate will teach courses (4:4 load) in motor control, motor learning, biomechanics, and related areas of movement science. Anticipated teaching assignments may include Motor Skill Learning and Performance, Advanced Motor Control and Learning, Biomechanics, entry-level physical activity and health courses, and senior capstone experiences. Courses are delivered face-to-face and may include both lecture and laboratory formats. This is a full-time, non-tenure-track, on-campus visiting position that requires regular campus presence and active engagement with students. The appointment is expected to begin in August 2026 and is for a fixed term.

The mission of the College of Education, Health, and Society at Miami University is to prepare transformative leaders. Through excellence in teaching, scholarship, and community partnerships, the college provides dynamic and innovative programs that encourage international perspectives. Our integrated human experience prepares graduates to generate knowledge, educate, serve, and promote wellbeing in diverse and global settings through ethical, democratic practices. Faculty members work in an environment that promotes a holistic approach to both teaching and research. They are encouraged to align their teaching, scholarship, and service in an interdisciplinary fashion in order to promote aggressive solutions to the issues faced by our society. The College of Education, Health, and Society seeks out opportunities for cross-departmental collaboration facilitated by the six departments in our division (Educational Leadership, Educational Psychology, Family Science and Social Work, Kinesiology, Nutrition, and Health, Sport Leadership & Management and Teacher Education). It is our belief that the synergy from this comprehensive approach creates the kind of integrated human experience that is essential to excellence in research and teaching.

Minimum Qualifications

For the rank of Visiting Assistant Professor:
Ph.D. in motor control/biomechanics/exercise science or a closely related field by the start date of the appointment.

For the rank of Instructor:
Master’s degree in motor control/biomechanics/exercise science or a closely related field by the start date of the appointment.

Consideration may be given to candidates with:

• Evidence of effective undergraduate teaching
• Experience teaching laboratory-based courses
• Ability to engage students in applied learning environments

Required Application Documents

Submit a resume/CV and statement of teaching philosophy.

Special Instructions

For inquiries about posting, contact Mark Walsh, Search Committee Chair, walshms@miamioh.edu. Screening of applications will begin two weeks after posting and will continue until the position is filled.