Assistant Professor, Sport and Performance Analytics

Towson University•Towson, MD

84d•$80,000 - $85,000•Onsite

About The Position

The College of Health Professions invites applications for a tenure-track, 9-month Assistant Professor position in the Department of Kinesiology. The preferred start date is August, 2027. This role requires a research doctoral degree in Exercise Science or a related field, with ABD applicants considered if degree requirements are completed by February 1, 2028. The position emphasizes a scholarship agenda focused on areas complementing current faculty expertise, course offerings, and resources, with human subjects research and potential for external funding being highly valued. The successful candidate will possess the training and expertise to teach multiple Exercise Science courses in areas such as sports and performance analytics, data analytics, athlete monitoring, quantitative research methods, strength and conditioning, and/or athletic training. Candidates with Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) and/or Certified Performance and Sport Scientist (CPSS) certifications, as well as those with expertise to teach across kinesiology disciplinary boundaries, are highly encouraged to apply. Postdoctoral candidates are also encouraged to apply.

Requirements

Research doctoral degree in Exercise Science or related field.
ABD applicants considered, but appointment will be at the Instructor rank and all degree requirements must be completed by February 1, 2028.
Evidence of a scholarship agenda focused in an area of specialty in Exercise Science that complements the expertise of current faculty, the course offerings, and available resources.
Training and expertise to teach multiple Exercise Science courses in the following areas: sports and performance analytics, data analytics, athlete monitoring, quantitative research methods, strength and conditioning, and/or athletic training.

Nice To Haves

Human subjects research with potential for external funding is highly valued.
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) and/or Certified Performance and Sport Scientist (CPSS) certifications.
Expertise to teach across the kinesiology disciplinary boundaries.
Postdoctoral candidates are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Teaching – research-active instructors teach 6 units (typically, 3 courses per semester) over a 9-month academic year in a highly diverse, student-centered program; provide high-quality instruction in a variety of kinesiology courses; advise and mentor students as they matriculate through the program and prepare to enter the profession.
Scholarship – development/continuation of a focused area of scholarship that includes refereed publications, professional presentations, external funding, and involvement in scholarly projects with faculty and students.
Service – active service participation at the department, college, university, profession and community levels.