Instructional Assistant Professor of Kinesiology

Texas A&M University System • Laredo, TX

13d • Onsite

About The Position

Texas A&M International University (TAMIU), a member of the Texas A&M University System, welcomes applicants for an Instructional Assistant Professor to begin Fall 2026. TAMIU is a Hispanic Serving Institution with over 8,000 students located in Laredo, Texas, a vibrant and bicultural city with a population of about 250,000. The university advances knowledge through research and discovery, teaching and learning, community engagement and public service, and with an intentional focus on student success and research excellence. For more information, please visit https://www.tamiu.edu/ This is a full-time, non-tenure track, 9-month academic faculty appointment. Primary duties will include teaching undergraduate courses in Kinesiology (15-semester credit hours per semester) such as biomechanics, exercise physiology, athletic training, adapted physical activity and other kinesiology courses on-campus sites as dictated by program, course schedule, and student demand. Duties also include providing review sessions for students and providing service to the college, university, and community. This position requires face-to-face interactions through a regular schedule of attendance on campus and in the workplace. The Department of Health Sciences, in the College of Nursing and Health Sciences, offers bachelor's degrees in Kinesiology, Communication Science and Disorders, and Public Health. For more information, please visit our website at https://www.tamiu.edu/conhs.

Requirements

• Earned PhD in Exercise Science or related Kinesiology field with a minimum of 18 graduate hours in the desired discipline
• Previous teaching experience at a collegiate level
• Flexibility in scheduling to accommodate evening classes and weekends, as necessary
• Ability to deliver content in various formats, including in-person, hybrid, and online

Nice To Haves

• NSCA (CPT, CSCS) or ACSM certifications are preferred

Responsibilities

• Teaching undergraduate courses in Kinesiology (15-semester credit hours per semester) such as biomechanics, exercise physiology, athletic training, adapted physical activity and other kinesiology courses on-campus sites as dictated by program, course schedule, and student demand.
• Providing review sessions for students
• Providing service to the college, university, and community

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Health insurance
• Retirement benefits
• Life insurance
• Additional pay is available for summer teaching
• Financial support for professional development opportunities, such as attending academic conferences
• Moving expenses are covered in whole or in part by the university

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree