The School of Health Sciences, within the College of Health and Human Sciences, is looking to hire a 9-month faculty member at the rank of Assistant Professor (tenure-track) to join their Kinesiology program. We welcome candidates with expertise in any area of exercise physiology, although candidates with a background in cardiovascular and/or cardiopulmonary physiology with a clinical focus are especially encouraged to apply, as these areas align with current program priorities. The successful candidate will join a program with active research faculty, strong connections to the local healthcare and education communities, and a school-level commitment to translational and community-engaged scholarship.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
The selected candidates will be expected to maintain a 2:2 teaching load across the academic year, equivalent to 0.4 FTE, with allocation of remaining tenths related to research and service being negotiable.
This 9-month position at the rank of assistant professor has a preferred starting date of January 2027, with a competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.
The Kinesiology program is housed within the School of Health Sciences, which includes programs such as Athletic Training, Dietetics, Communication Sciences and Disorders, Physician Assistant, and Public Health. This multi-disciplinary structure creates frequent opportunities for interprofessional education and collaborative research. The Kinesiology program includes core faculty in two focused research disciplines: exercise behavioral science and exercise physiology. The program and/or school offers B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees and participates in the interdisciplinary MPH program. The program provides a collegial and supportive environment that fosters high-quality research and highly ranked graduate programs.
The College of Health and Human Sciences inspires and prepares passionate and caring individuals for a meaningful life and career that promotes human well-being in the areas of consumer sciences, health sciences, and human sciences. Home to 16 undergraduate and 22 graduate programs, we provide students with the education and skills needed to make an impact on the lives of individuals, families, and communities. For more information, visit https://www.hhs.k-state.edu/.
Kansas State University is a distinguished public, land-grant institution renowned for the excellence of its faculty, students, staff, academic programs, research, and service. The university has an enrollment of more than 22,200 students from all 50 states and more than 100 countries. K-State was recognized by the Princeton Review as one of America’s best colleges and U.S. News & World Report lists the university among the top 75 public universities in the U.S. K-State is centered on a 664-acre campus in Manhattan located 50 miles west of the state capital of Topeka and 125 miles west of Kansas City in the rolling Flint Hills. Manhattan, nicknamed the “Little Apple,” provides access to a wide range of educational, cultural, medical, and recreational programs and facilities. Manhattan rates among the best classic college towns in the country, ranking #2 in the last two years in Livability’s list of the 10 Best College Towns and Forbes magazine ranked Manhattan #3 in the nation for best small places for businesses and careers.
This position is on-site.
All employees must reside in the United States when they begin working to comply with state law. K-State is unable to provide remote or hybrid work opportunities for residents of the state of Idaho.
Minimum Qualifications:
The degree requirement is necessary for accreditation purposes and to ensure candidates possess the specialized knowledge, skills, and abilities that can only be attained through a formal educational program at this level.
Preferred Qualifications:
Sponsorship eligibility:
This position is eligible for sponsorship.
Please submit the following documents:
Inquiries about the position should be directed to the search committee chair, Dr. Steven Copp, at scopp@ksu.edu with the subject line: Kinesiology Faculty Search.
Applications close on: October 6th, 2026
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