Assistant Professor of Human Performance/Exercise Science

Northern; Aberdeen (SD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern State University, Aberdeen, SD, invites applications for a full-time, nine-month tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Human Performance/Exercise Science within the Department of Sports Sciences.

Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, directing the Human Performance and Biomechanics Laboratory, supervising graduate students, and contributing to accreditation and program development efforts.

Qualifications

• Doctorate in Exercise Science, Biomechanics, Kinesiology, or a related field required.
• ABD candidates who will complete before appointment will be considered.
• Demonstrated potential for teaching and scholarly activity.

Responsibilities

• Teach face-to-face and online undergraduate and graduate courses in Human Performance/Exercise Science.
• Direct the Human Performance & Biomechanics Laboratory and oversee lab operations.
• Supervise graduate assistants and collaborate with athletics and community partners.

Education

Doctorate in Exercise Science, Biomechanics, Kinesiology, or related field

Job description

Assistant Professor of Human Performance/Exercise Science
Northern State University

Posting Number: F01976P

DepartmentL NSU-Health & Physical Education

Physical Location of Position (City): Aberdeen

Responsibilities:

Northern State University invites applications for a full-time,9-month tenure-track faculty position in Human Performance/Exercise Science in the Department of Sports Sciences. The successful candidate will contribute to undergraduate and graduate education through excellence in teaching, applied laboratory instruction, student mentoring, scholarly activity, and service. Responsibilities include teaching face-to-face and online undergraduate and graduate courses in a learner-centered environment, supervising undergraduate/graduate research, mentoring graduate students, scholarly activity, and service to the university and community. The successful candidate will teach a wide variety of undergraduate and graduate courses within the Human Performance and Sports Sciences programs and demonstrate experience employing successful pedagogical strategies in the collegiate classroom setting. The successful candidate will serve as the Human Performance & Biomechanics Laboratory Director. This role includes the oversight of laboratory operations, supervision of graduate assistants, collaboration with athletics and community partners, and support of accreditation and program development initiatives.

Qualifications:

Applicants with an earned doctorate in Exercise Science, Biomechanics, Kinesiology, or a related field. ABDs who will complete their degree before the date of appointment will be considered.

Posting Date: 10/23/2026

Open Until Filled: Open Until Filled

First Consideration Date: 11/15/2026

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