Assistant/Associate Professor- Clinical Intervention

Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College; United States; On-site; USD 85,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement options

Tuition exemption

Paid holidays

Wellness benefits

Job summary

Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College’s School of Kinesiology invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor in Clinical Intervention with a focus on movement-based trials in neurodegenerative disease.

The appointment begins August 15, 2027, and includes teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, developing funded research, and contributing to university service.

Qualifications

• Earned doctorate in Kinesiology or a related field prior to start date.
• Evidence of scholarly activity with potential for publications and external funding.
• Ability to teach undergraduate and graduate classes in Kinesiology.
• Commitment to service to University and profession.

Responsibilities

• Develop or continue a fundable research program
• Teach undergraduate courses in the Motor Behavior area
• Teach graduate courses in Kinesiology
• Advise graduate students and direct dissertations
• Seek and sustain external funding support for scholarly activities
• Serve on School, College, University, and Profession-based committees as appropriate

Skills

Teaching

Scholarly activity

Service

Education

Doctorate in Kinesiology or related field

Job description

Job Posting Title: Assistant/Associate Professor- Clinical Intervention

Position Type: Faculty

Department: LSUAM HSE - School of Kinesiology (Arend W. A. Van Gemmert (00010803))

Work Location: H.P. Long Field House

Pay Grade: Academic

College of Human Sciences and Education School of Kinesiology Assistant/Associate Professor- Clinical Intervention The School of Kinesiology announces the availability of a tenure-track position with a special interest in clinical and/or interventional trials in neurodegenerative disease with consideration at assistant or associate professor ranks. The ideal candidate will possess a commitment to teaching excellence, scholarly productivity, and service, matching the College of Human Science and Education’s priority for understanding Health, Human Performance, and Wellbeing Across the Lifespan and the Louisiana State University’s mission. The appointment will be effective August 15, 2027.

Qualifications: Earned doctorate in Kinesiology or a related field prior to start date with a unique research focus in clinical and/or interventional trials with movement-based components (e.g., exercise) in neurodegenerative disease that augments current faculty research. Candidates must provide evidence of scholarly activity that demonstrates a strong potential for publications in top-tier peer-reviewed journals and external funding for scholarly activities, competence in teaching undergraduate and graduate classes in their area of expertise within programs offered within the School of Kinesiology, as well as involvement in service to the University and profession.

Preferred qualifications: Preference will be given to candidates with current external funding, advanced statistical training, and post-doctoral experience. The ability to teach multiple courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels is also desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop or continue a fundable research program
• Teach undergraduate courses in the Motor Behavior area
• Teach graduate courses in Kinesiology
• Advise graduate students and direct dissertations
• Seek and sustain external funding support for scholarly activities
• Serve on School, College, University, and Profession-based committees as appropriate

Rank: Assistant or Associate professor.

Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Background Check

An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Benefits

LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more! Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.

Equal Opportunity

LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All candidates must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and maintain that valid work authorization throughout employment.

Changes in laws, regulations, or government policies may impact the university’s ability to employ individuals in certain positions.

Posting Dates

Posting Date: November9,2026

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified): March8,2027

About LSU

LSU includes institutions, facilities and programs in each of Louisiana’s 64 parishes, and its campuses stretch the length of the state from NewOrleans to Shreveport. Each institution plays a vital role in preparing students to incorporate new knowledge and technologies into their daily lives. LSU researchers across Louisiana are working on developing a wide-range of innovations to improve quality of life by studying issues such as disease management, advance medical treatments, obesity, coastal protection, hurricane preparedness, energy, natural resource management and agriculture, among others. Louisiana’s Flagship University is a land-, sea- and space-grant institution with academic programs in all areas of science, engineering, humanities, arts and social sciences. The University comprises of nine institutions: Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College (“LSU”), the premier flagship university for the state, which include the PaulM.Hebert Law Center and the School of Veterinary Medicine Louisiana State University at Alexandria Louisiana State University at Eunice Louisiana State University at Shreveport LSU Health Sciences Center–NewOrleans LSU Health Science Center–Shreveport The Health Care Services Division Louisiana State University Agricultural Center Pennington Biomedical Research Center Any other college, university, school, institution, or program now or hereafter under the supervision and management of the Board of Supervisors of Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College

In implementing its mission, LSU is committed to: Offering a broad array of undergraduate degree programs and extensive graduate research opportunities designed to attract and educate highly qualified undergraduate and graduate students; Employing faculty who are excellent teacher‑scholars, nationally competitive in research and creative activities, and who contribute to a world‑class knowledge base that is transferable to educational, professional, cultural, and economic enterprises; and Using its extensive resources to solve economic, environmental and social challenges.