Assistant Professor, Human Performance - IFO (AA28014)

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities•Mankato, MN

About The Position

The Department of Human Performance at Minnesota State University, Mankato, invites applications for a probationary, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Human Performance beginning August 16, 2027. The position supports the undergraduate Exercise Science (B.S.) and graduate Exercise Physiology (M.S.) programs, with a primary teaching assignment in strength and conditioning and exercise physiology. The successful candidate will teach and advise undergraduate and graduate students, contribute to scholarship and research, advise master's theses, continue professional preparation, and provide service to the University, community, and discipline. A typical faculty workload may include up to 24 instructional credits per academic year. Courses may include Introduction to Exercise Science, Science of Strength Training, Strength and Conditioning Field Experience, Advanced Sport Performance Programming, Group Exercise Instruction, and Advanced Exercise Physiology II, as well as other courses as needed. The position includes collaboration with colleagues on curriculum design, instruction, and evaluation; productive research and student research mentorship; and contributions to student recruitment, retention, and completion. The candidate may also develop external grant funding opportunities. Instruction may be face-to-face, hybrid, or online, at the Mankato campus, online, or at additional University locations, as assigned. The candidate will advise majors in the B.S. Exercise Science and M.S. Exercise Physiology programs; supervise, place, and evaluate students in Strength and Conditioning Field Experience in coordination with community, clinical, and athletic site supervisors; serve on and chair M.S. thesis and capstone committees; and contribute to curriculum development, program assessment, and program review. Faculty are expected to engage in scholarly or creative activity or research, continuing preparation and study, student growth and development, and University and community service.

Requirements

Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and foster an inclusive, respectful, and equitable professional environment.
Doctorate or terminal degree in Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology, Kinesiology, or a related field, completed by August 16, 2027.
Demonstrated ability to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in strength and conditioning and exercise physiology.
NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (NSCA-CSCS) certification, or credentials to obtain it within the first year of employment.
Current First Aid/CPR/AED certification, or ability to obtain certification within the first year of employment.

Nice To Haves

Experience fostering an inclusive, equitable, and respectful environment while working effectively with people from diverse backgrounds.
Effective written, oral communication, and presentation skills.
Preparation to teach, advise, and support a wide variety of students.
Training and experience appropriate to teaching applied courses at the graduate level.
Teaching or applied professional experience in strength and conditioning, including resistance training program design and sport performance programming.
Experience teaching or leading group exercise instruction.
Ability to articulate best practices for teaching in multiple modalities.
Experience advising and mentoring graduate and undergraduate students.
Experience supervising students in field placements.
Willingness to participate in accreditation, program review, and/or assessment processes.
Evidence of scholarly activity, including publications and/or professional presentations.

Responsibilities

Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in strength and conditioning and exercise physiology, including assigned courses in the Exercise Science and Exercise Physiology programs.
Advise undergraduate Exercise Science and graduate Exercise Physiology majors.
Engage in scholarship, creative activity, or research, and mentor students in research.
Advise master's theses and serve on and chair M.S. Exercise Physiology thesis and capstone committees.
Supervise, place, and evaluate students in Strength and Conditioning Field Experience, coordinating with community, clinical, and athletic site supervisors.
Collaborate with colleagues in curriculum design, instruction, and evaluation.
Contribute to curriculum development, program assessment, and program review.
Support student recruitment, retention, completion, growth, and development.
Engage in continuing preparation and study, and provide service to the University, community, and discipline.
Develop external grant funding opportunities, as may be expected.

Benefits

Low-cost medical and dental insurance with affordable deductibles.
Employer-paid life insurance.
Short- and long-term disability coverage.
Pre-tax healthcare and dependent care accounts with a rollover option.
Confidential Employee Assistance Program offering mental health, legal, and financial counseling.
12 paid holidays.
Generous vacation and sick time.
Six weeks of Paid Parental Leave.
Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement accounts, and investment options.
Professional development.
Tuition waivers for employees and their dependents.