Assistant or Associate Professor

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Mississippi; On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Mississippi State University invites applications for an Assistant/Associate Professor position in Strength and Conditioning within the Department of Kinesiology. The appointee will engage in research, teaching, and service, contributing to a growing program and accreditation efforts.

The candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Strength and Conditioning, supervise student research, and pursue external funding; ABDs are welcome to apply. Appointment date August 16, 2026.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology, or Kinesiology.
• ABD candidates will be considered.
• Evidence of high-quality peer-reviewed publications or strong potential.
• Demonstrated potential to conduct research and engage in scholarly and creative activities.
• Demonstrated potential to teach at the college level.
• CSCS credential from NSCA.

Responsibilities

• Develop a sustained and rigorous research agenda that contributes to the department’s research mission and vision.
• Develop and sustain external funding.
• Publish in high-quality peer-reviewed outlets in area of expertise.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Strength and Conditioning and Exercise Science.
• Supervise graduate and undergraduate student research projects.
• Supervise graduate student theses and dissertations.
• Mentor undergraduate and graduate students in professional development.
• Develop and enhance Strength and Conditioning curricula at the graduate level.
• Support accreditation of the undergraduate Strength and Conditioning program.
• Collaborate with departmental faculty on research, curriculum development, and program initiatives.
• Establish service-learning opportunities for students.
• Participate in service to the department, college, university, and profession or community.

Skills

CSCS

Collaboration

Communication

Education

Doctoral degree in Exercise Science

Job description

Position Function

The Department of Kinesiology at Mississippi State University is seeking to hire an Assistant/Associate Professor in Strength and Conditioning. This position will be responsible for research, teaching, and service within the department's Strength and Conditioning Program.

Salary Grade

UC

Department Profile

The department of Kinesiology is housed within the College of Education and has over 20 faculty members serving approximately 1,100 graduate and undergraduate students. In August 2025, the department moved into a brand new, state‑of‑the‑art facility with over 16,000 square feet of research space, classrooms, and offices.

Undergraduates choose from among six concentrations: Sport Administration, Clinical Exercise Physiology, Neuromechanics, Physical Activity and Coaching, Physical Education and Coaching, and Strength and Conditioning. Master's students have four concentrations: Sport Administration, Sport Pedagogy, Disability Studies, and Exercise Physiology. Doctoral students choose between Sport Studies and Exercise Science.

Area of Specialization

Strength and Conditioning

Anticipated Appointment Date

August 16, 2026

Tenure Track Status

Tenure-Track

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop a sustained and rigorous research agenda that contributes to the department’s research mission and vision
• Develop and sustain external funding
• Publish in high-quality peer-reviewed outlets in area of expertise
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Strength and Conditioning and Exercise Science
• Supervise graduate and undergraduate student research projects
• Supervise graduate student theses and dissertations
• Mentor undergraduate and graduate students in professional development
• Develop and enhance Strength and Conditioning curricula at the graduate level
• Support the ongoing maintenance, documentation, and continuous improvement processes required for accreditation of the undergraduate Strength and Conditioning program.
• Collaborate with departmental faculty on research, curriculum development, and program initiatives
• Establish service-learning opportunities for students
• Participate in service to the department, college, university, and profession or community

Minimum Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology, or Kinesiology, with a specialization in Strength and Conditioning or related field
• ABD candidates will be considered.
• Evidence of high-quality peer-reviewed publications or strong potential for such
• Demonstrated potential to conduct research and engage in scholarly and creative activities
• Demonstrated potential to teach at the college level
• Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) credential from the National Strength and Conditioning Association

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrable evidence of using a variety of instructional strategies, including face‑to‑face, online, and hybrid delivery, experiential learning, or field‑based experiences to engage students
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and other institutional employees
• Evidence of successful undergraduate and/or graduate teaching in Exercise Science and Exercise Physiology
• Established or emerging focused research agenda with a record of research publications and presentations
• Demonstrated potential to secure grants and external funding
• Evidence of professional and leadership activities

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to work effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary team of scientists
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Standard office and professional environment.

Instructions for Applying

• Applicants must apply online. Application materials must include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, research statement, teaching philosophy, up to three sample publications, and the names and contact information of three references.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Mississippi State University is an equal opportunity institution. Discrimination is prohibited in university employment, programs or activities based on race, color, ethnicity, sex, pregnancy, religion, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, or any other status to the extent protected by applicable law. Questions about equal opportunity programs or compliance should be directed to the Office of Civil Rights Compliance, 231 Famous Maroon Band Street, P.O. 6044, Mississippi State, MS 39762, [phone].

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