Assistant/Associate Professor - Exercise Physiology

Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Retirement options

Paid holidays

Wellness benefits

Tuition exemption for qualifiedPos

Training and development opportunities

Employee discounts

Job summary

Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College in Baton Rouge invites applications for an Assistant/Associate Professor in Exercise Physiology. The candidate will develop a robust research program, teach undergraduate and graduate courses, and mentor graduate students.

The position seeks excellence in teaching, scholarly productivity, and service, aligned with LSU’s mission and priorities for health, performance, and wellbeing across the lifespan.

Qualifications

• Earned doctorate in Kinesiology or related field by start date.
• Evidence of scholarly activity with publications or potential funding.
• Ability to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in exercise physiology.
• Involvement in service to the university and profession.
• Research focus on how physical activity contributes to health and aging.

Responsibilities

• Develop and sustain a fundable research program.
• Seek external funding for scholarly activities.
• Teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in exercise physiology.
• Advise graduate students and direct dissertations.
• Participate on academic and professional committees.

Skills

Teaching

Scholarly activity

Grant writing

Student advisement

Dissertation supervision

Service to university

Education

Doctorate in Kinesiology

Job description

Assistant/Associate Professor - Exercise Physiology

Position Type: Faculty

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

Work Location: 1246 Ruffin G. Pleasant Hall

Pay Grade: Academic

Job Description

College of Human Sciences & Education School of Kinesiology

The School of Kinesiology announces the availability of a full-time tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor position in the area of Exercise Physiology. 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.
• Candidates must provide evidence of scholarly activity that demonstrates a strong record of or potential for publications in top tier peer-reviewed journals, external funding for scholarly activities, competence in teaching undergraduate and graduate classes in their area of expertise, and involvement in service to the University and the profession.
• Applications are invited from individuals with a research focus on how physical (in)activity contributes to health and disease, preferably with an emphasis on skeletal muscle and/or adipose tissue physiology across the lifespan.
• Candidates with a track record or research including acute responses and/or chronic adaptations to exercise, leading to physiologic, metabolic, immune, and/or cardiopulmonary performance modifications will be considered.
• Preference will be given to strong candidates whose expertise complements and extends the existing exertise within the School of Kinesiology.
• Preferred candidates will have postdoctoral training, evidence of the ability to successfully compete for extramural funding, and have a level of expertise that enhances our research teams' ability to expand our external funding.

Responsibilities

• Develop, or continue, a fundable research program;
• seek external funding support for scholarly activities;
• teach undergraduate courses and/or graduate courses in exercise physiology;
• provide advisement to graduate students, and direct dissertations;
• serve on School, College, University, and Profession-based committees as appropriate;

Rank

Assistant or Associate Professor

Salary

Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Dental insurance
• 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!

Background Check

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

Work Authorization

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Other Information

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.

Posting Information

Posting Date: November 9, 2026

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified): March 8, 2027

Essential Position (Y/N): N