Assistant Professor, Sport and Performance Analytics

Towson University; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition remission

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Job summary

The College of Health Professions at Towson University invites applications for a tenure-track, 9-month Assistant Professor position in the Department of Kinesiology. The successful candidate will develop and teach courses in sports and performance analytics, data analytics, athlete monitoring, quantitative research methods, strength and conditioning, and/or athletic training.

Preference given to CSCS/CPSS certified candidates and a strong scholarship plan. Preferred start date is August 2027.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Exercise Science or related field.
• ABD candidates considered; appointment at Instructor rank if ABD; degree must be completed by Feb 1, 2028.
• Scholarship agenda in Exercise Science aligned with faculty resources and course offerings.
• Ability to teach across kinesiology areas: sports/performance analytics, data analytics, athlete monitoring, quantitative methods, strength/conditioning, athletic training.
• Postdoctoral candidates are encouraged to apply.

Skills

Data analytics

Quantitative reasoning

Teaching/interpersonal skills

Education

Doctoral degree in Exercise Science or related field

ABD considered; degree by Feb 1, 2028

Tools

CSCS certification

CPSS certification

Job description

COLLEGE OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS

Department of Kinesiology

Assistant Professor, Sport and Performance Analytics

CHP-4015

Position

The College of Health Professions invites applications for a tenure-track, 9-month Assistant Professor position in the Department of Kinesiology. Preferred start date is August, 2027.

Qualifications

Research doctoral degree in Exercise Science or related field. ABD applicants considered, but appointment will be at the Instructor rank and all degree requirements must be completed by February 1, 2028. Candidates must present evidence of a scholarship agenda focused in an area of specialty in Exercise Science that complements the expertise of current faculty, the course offerings, and available resources. Human subjects research with potential for external funding is highly valued. Candidates must have the training and expertise to teach multiple Exercise Science courses in the following areas: sports and performance analytics, data analytics, athlete monitoring, quantitative research methods, strength and conditioning, and/or athletic training. Candidates with Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) and/or Certified Performance and Sport Scientist (CPSS) certifications are highly valued and encouraged to apply. Candidates with expertise to teach across the kinesiology disciplinary boundaries are highly valued and encouraged to apply. Postdoctoral candidates are encouraged to apply.

Salary and Benefits

Targeted salary range: $80,000-$85,000 commensurate with experience.

Benefits: TU offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes excellent health, life and retirement plans; and tuition remission. To learn more about our benefits, click here for regular faculty/regular lecturer or here for contingent lecturer. TU also offers a variety of great perks and discounts, which can be found here.

For more information regarding this position and to view the ad in its entirety, we ask that you visit the Office of the Provost website and view our open faculty positions at https://www.towson.edu/provost/prospective/openpositions.html