Assistant Professor: Sport & 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

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.