Visiting Assistant Professor of Kinesiology

Drake University • Winnipeg, MB

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Drake University’s College of Arts & Sciences invites applications for a visiting assistant professor in the Kinesiology Program, housed within the Department of Biology. The university is seeking a colleague with expertise in motor learning & control and/or biomechanics, who is enthusiastic about teaching and working with undergraduate students. This is a one-year position that will commence in the fall semester of 2026. A PhD or equivalent degree in kinesiology, exercise science, or closely related fields is preferred, though ABDs close to completion will be considered. This is a 9-month appointment with a 3+3 teaching load. Teaching responsibilities for the academic year will include Motor Control & Learning lecture with lab in the fall and Biomechanics, lecture with lab in the spring. Additional teaching responsibilities will include other Kinesiology-related courses to complete the teaching load requirement. The search committee is particularly interested in candidates who, through their research, teaching, and/or service, will contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community.

Requirements

• PhD or equivalent degree in kinesiology, exercise science, or closely related fields is preferred, though ABD’s close to completion will be considered.
• Expertise in motor learning & control and/or biomechanics.
• Enthusiasm for teaching and working with undergraduate students.
• Ability to contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through research, teaching, and/or service.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated commitment to effective, inclusive teaching at the undergraduate level.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work collegially with faculty, staff and students.

Responsibilities

• Teach Motor Control & Learning lecture with lab in the fall.
• Teach Biomechanics lecture with lab in the spring.
• Teach other Kinesiology-related courses to complete the teaching load requirement.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including a wide range of core benefits, perks, and discounts.
• Tuition waiver for Drake employees, their spouses, and eligible dependents.
• Participation in two tuition exchange programs available to dependent children.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees