Assistant Professor of Kinesiology/Exercise Science

Eureka College•Eureka, CA

About The Position

Eureka College’s Division of Science and Mathematics is hiring a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Kinesiology-Exercise Science, with a start date in January or August 2027. The role teaches 12 undergraduate credit hours each semester (24 annually), advises Kinesiology-Exercise Science majors and students in pre-professional tracks, and occasionally mentors senior thesis projects through the Honors Program. The faculty member may also teach a first-year seminar or a 10 Essentials general education course. The current curriculum includes Nutrition; Introduction to Health, Fitness, and Performance; Social and Psychological Aspects of Physical Activity; Tests and Measurements in Kinesiology; Motor Development; Biomechanics; and Exercise Physiology I and II. Future teaching may include Human Anatomy and Physiology I and II, Sports Administration, and courses in the faculty member’s specialty. If degree qualifications or preferred experience are not met at the start, the position may be offered as a one-year Visiting Assistant Professor appointment, with the potential to become tenure-track.

Requirements

PhD in Kinesiology, Exercise Science, or a related field, or ABD with PhD requirements completed by the appointment date of January or August 1, 2027. Applicants with an MS may be considered for a one-year Visiting Assistant Professor appointment.
Effective communication skills.
Organizational skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft applications and electronic mail.

Nice To Haves

Previous teaching experience in higher education.
A specialization that aligns with or complements existing program expertise, preferably in biomechanics, exercise physiology, human performance, motor behavior, sport and exercise psychology, or a related area.

Responsibilities

Teach 12 credit hours per semester, or 24 credits per academic year, of undergraduate coursework.
Assist in advising Kinesiology-Exercise Science majors and students in pre-professional tracks.
Occasionally mentor senior thesis projects through the Honors Program.
Participate in interdisciplinary programs, potentially teaching a first-year seminar or 10 Essentials general education course.
Help assess the Kinesiology-Exercise Science program and propose innovations responsive to job-market demands and student interests.
Serve on college committees and participate in faculty governance, including monthly meetings.
Supervise undergraduate honors theses and research as needed.
Help recruit prospective students.
May supervise student workers.