Assistant Professor

Tennessee Tech University • Cookeville, TN

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About The Position

Tennessee Tech department of Exercise Science invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Exercise Science to begin August 1, 2026. The successful candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses, conduct an active program of scholarly research, and provide service to the department, college, university, and the broader profession. Applicants must demonstrate documented success in teaching, a record of scholarly activity, and evidence of service contributions.

Requirements

• Earned doctorate in Exercise Science, Sport Performance, or a closely related field from an accredited institution (completed by the time of appointment).
• Documented minimum of three years of full-time university-level teaching experience.
• Evidence of teaching excellence at the undergraduate and/or graduate level.
• Record of scholarly work (publications, presentations, or equivalent).
• Experience teaching in online or hybrid formats.

Nice To Haves

• Documented experience managing an Exercise Physiology or Sport Performance laboratory and providing high-quality laboratory experiences for students.
• Demonstrated success in teaching and managing undergraduate and graduate courses in D2L or other current online delivery platforms.
• Experience with course design, curriculum development, and program assessment.
• Evidence of grant procurement and/or sponsored research activity.
• Experience with strategic planning, accreditation processes, and program partnership development.
• Interest or experience in integrating artificial intelligence and emerging technologies into teaching or research.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in exercise science, sport performance, or related areas in both face-to-face and online formats.
• Maintain an active research agenda that contributes to the field of exercise science and results in peer-reviewed publications and presentations.
• Provide service to the department, college, university, and professional organizations.
• Mentor and advise students, including supervision of undergraduate and graduate research projects.
• Contribute to curriculum development, assessment, and program improvement initiatives.
• Actively engage in professional collaborations and community partnerships.

Benefits

• Salary commensurate with education and experience.
• Accumulation of one (1) sick leave day per month.
• Thirteen (13) University holidays.
• Medical and life insurance (shared cost with the university).
• Retirement and optional 401k.
• Educational benefits.
• Deferred income and benefits over 12 months.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree