Assistant Professor, Exercise Psychology & Research Leadership

The University of Georgia; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Georgia in Athens invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor in Exercise Psychology to begin Fall 2027. The appointed faculty member will build a vigorous program, attract external funding, and contribute to teaching and mentoring at undergraduate and graduate levels.

The Department of Kinesiology seeks a scholar with a strong research record and commitment to service in a collaborative, resource-rich environment.

Qualifications

• Earned doctorate in kinesiology or related field.
• Ability to develop an outstanding research program and secure extramural funding.
• Experience teaching undergraduate and/or graduate students.
• Commitment to service to the university, state, and field.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a rigorous research program addressing exercise psychology topics.
• Seek extramural funding to support research activities.
• Provide high-quality instruction to undergraduate and/or graduate students.
• Mentor undergraduate and/or graduate students in research.
• Provide high-quality service to the University, state of Georgia, and the field of Kinesiology.

Skills

Research program development

Grant writing

Teaching (undergrad/grad)

Mentoring

Education

PhD in kinesiology or related field

Job description

The University of Georgia in Athens invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor in Exercise Psychology to begin Fall 2027. The appointed faculty member will build a vigorous program, attract external funding, and contribute to teaching and mentoring at undergraduate and graduate levels.

The Department of Kinesiology seeks a scholar with a strong research record and commitment to service in a collaborative, resource-rich environment.