Assistant Professor, Human Performance (AA27010)

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities•Mankato, MN

10d•$64,066 - $186,015

About The Position

The department of Human Performance at Minnesota State University, Mankato invites applications for a probationary Assistant Professor beginning August 18, 2026. This position requires teaching and advising to support the undergraduate and graduate programs in exercise science and exercise physiology. The successful candidate should have a Doctorate or terminal degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Biomechanics, or related field by August 1, 2026. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching undergraduate courses in Biomechanics, Science of Strength Training & Kinesiology, and Group Exercise Instruction. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching graduate courses in Biomechanics & Motor Learning, Evidence-based practice in Exercise Physiology. Potentially teaching other courses in the undergraduate Exercise Science and graduate Exercise Physiology programs based on program needs. The successful candidate should currently hold or have potential to become certified in NSCA-CSCS (within 2 years) and First Aid/CPR/AED. This position requires active engagement in scholarship, advising of master's thesis, professional development, services to the University, community, and discipline. A typical faculty workload responsibility may include up to twenty-four (24) credits of instruction per academic year. The successful candidate may need to teach in other areas as assigned and qualified. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching undergraduate courses in Biomechanics, Science of Strength Training & Kinesiology, and Group Exercise Instruction. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching graduate courses in Biomechanics & Motor Learning, Evidence-based practice in Exercise Physiology. Potentially teaching other courses in the undergraduate Exercise Science and graduate Exercise Physiology programs based on program needs. May be expected to develop and deliver face-to-face, hybrid, and on-line instruction at the Mankato campus, online, and/or at the university’s additional locations, as assigned. The successful candidate will collaborate with colleagues in curriculum design, instruction and evaluation, conduct research productively and mentor students in research, help create innovative strategies for student recruitment, retention, and completion, and may be expected to develop external grant funding opportunities. All faculty members are expected to engage in scholarly or creative activity or research, in continuing preparation and study, in contributing to student growth and development, and in providing service to the university and community (See Article 22 and Appendix G of the IFO Master Agreement)

Requirements

Demonstrated ability to serve a diverse population and apply an equity lens to this position including social justice and/or anti-racism.
Doctorate or terminal degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Biomechanics, or related field.
Currently hold or have potential to become certified in NSCA-CSCS (within 2 years) and First Aid/CPR/AED.
Evidence of degree completion by August 1, 2026.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated commitment to fostering a diverse working and learning environment.
Demonstrated effective written, oral communication and/or presentation skills.
Demonstrated commitment to student growth through teaching, advising, and supporting a wide variety of students and incorporation of experiential learning into coursework.
Demonstrated ability to teach courses in Biomechanics, Motor Learning, Strength Training, Kinesiology, Group Exercise Instruction and other related courses.
Demonstrated commitment to program and department activities, university services, or assessment processes.
Demonstrated commitment to continued professional development.
Demonstrated success or strong potential for productivity in research including human subjects, grant writing, creative activity, publications, professional presentations and scholarship.

Responsibilities

Teaching undergraduate courses in Biomechanics, Science of Strength Training & Kinesiology, and Group Exercise Instruction.
Teaching graduate courses in Biomechanics & Motor Learning, Evidence-based practice in Exercise Physiology.
Potentially teaching other courses in the undergraduate Exercise Science and graduate Exercise Physiology programs based on program needs.
Active engagement in scholarship, advising of master's thesis, professional development, services to the University, community, and discipline.
Develop and deliver face-to-face, hybrid, and on-line instruction at the Mankato campus, online, and/or at the university’s additional locations, as assigned.
Collaborate with colleagues in curriculum design, instruction and evaluation, conduct research productively and mentor students in research, help create innovative strategies for student recruitment, retention, and completion, and may be expected to develop external grant funding opportunities.
Engage in scholarly or creative activity or research, in continuing preparation and study, in contributing to student growth and development, and in providing service to the university and community

Benefits

11 paid Holidays
Vacation Time
Sick Time
six weeks of Paid Parental Leave
low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500)
a Pension Plan
457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options
pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts
employer paid life insurance
short and long term disability
professional development
a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents