Assistant Professor of Kinesiology
About The Position
The Department of Kinesiology at Canisius University invites applications for a teaching faculty position to begin in the Fall 2026 Semester. This position is long-term and non-tenure track at this time but has the potential to be converted to a tenure-track position in the future. The Department of Kinesiology, housed in the School of Behavioral and Health Studies, offers a fully online Master’s degree in Exercise Science, an Advanced Certificate in Sports Performance, two face-to-face Bachelor’s degrees in Health & Wellness and Sports & Exercise Health Care and a minor in Strength & Conditioning. There are approximately 130 full- and part-time students in the programs and three core faculty members. Long-term faculty members are expected to participate in research and scholarly activities, provide academic advisement to students, and engage in service to the department, university, and community.
Requirements
- PhD in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Public Health, Sports Medicine, or a closely related field required or must have degree completed within one year of the date of hire.
- Teaching experience in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Public Health, Sports Medicine, or a closely related field.
- Teaching and research interests may include global and community public health, exercise science, strength and conditioning or sports medicine.
- Must possess strong identity as a teacher, scholar, and mentor with a record of active membership/engagement in exercise science related organizations.
- Must be familiar and comfortable teaching in person as well as remotely.
- Must be eligible to work in the United States.
Nice To Haves
- Experience and licensure or certification from the National Athletic Trainer’s Association, American College of Sports Medicine, National Strength and Conditioning Association or similar organization preferred.
- Preferred that applicants exhibit potential for publication of scholarly research in the fields of public health and/or kinesiology.
Responsibilities
- Participate in research and scholarly activities
- Provide academic advisement to students
- Engage in service to the department, university, and community
Benefits
- Comprehensive Insurance Benefits – Health, Dental, Vision, Life and Long-Term Disability available the first of the month after the employee’s date of hire
- 403(b) with Company Contribution – Plan for your future with confidence – contribution from the university is available after one year of employment
- Tuition Benefits – Available for full-time employees and their qualified dependents
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
