Assistant Professor, Kinesiology & Nutrition — Research & Teaching

American Kinesiology Association, Inc.; Hattiesburg (MS); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg invites applications for an Assistant Professor in the School of Kinesiology & Nutrition. The position entails teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in face-to-face and online formats, developing an active research program, and contributing to curriculum improvement and accreditation efforts.

Applicants should have a doctoral degree by August 2027, demonstrate potential for high-quality research dissemination, and show capacity for

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Exercise Physiology, Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Nutrition/Dietetics, or a closely related field (by August 2027).
• Evidence of potential to conduct and disseminate high-quality research.
• Demonstrated potential to teach at the college level.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain an active research agenda in cardiovascular physiology, exercise physiology, exercise science, nutrition/dietetics, or a related field.
• Pursue scholarly dissemination through high-quality publications, presentations, and external funding opportunities.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in the School in face-to-face and online formats.
• Collaborate with School faculty to enhance curriculum and accreditation processes.
• Mentor undergraduate and graduate students through teaching and research.
• Participate in school, university, professional, and community service activities.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Doctoral degree

Job description

The University of Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg invites applications for an Assistant Professor in the School of Kinesiology & Nutrition. The position entails teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in face-to-face and online formats, developing an active research program, and contributing to curriculum improvement and accreditation efforts.

Applicants should have a doctoral degree by August 2027, demonstrate potential for high-quality research dissemination, and show capacity for