Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor in Exercise Physiology

American Osteopathic Academy of Sports Medicine; West Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Part time

Job summary

Purdue University’s Department of Health & Kinesiology invites applications for an academic-year (9-month) clinical faculty position (Assistant/Associate Clinical Professor) focused on Clinical Exercise Physiology starting August 16, 2027. The role involves teaching in the graduate and BS programs and contributing to a new concentration within the MS in Health & Kinesiology.

Candidates should hold a master’s or doctoral degree in Clinical Exercise Physiology or related field, with teaching and

Qualifications

• Master’s or doctoral degree by start date in Clinical Exercise Physiology or related field.
• Teaching experience in graduate or undergraduate programs in exercise physiology.
• ACSM CEP or ACSM EP certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach within the Applied & Clinical Exercise Physiology graduate program and the BS in Kinesiology program.
• Develop and implement the Applied/Clinical Exercise Physiology concentration within the MS in Health and Kinesiology degree.
• Contribute to program accreditation and work with department leadership.

Skills

Teaching experience

Clinical exercise physiology

ACSM- CEP/EP certification

Education

Master's degree in Clinical Exercise Physiology or related field

Doctoral degree preferred

Job description

Job Summary

The Department of Health & Kinesiology at Purdue University seeks applicants for an academic-year (9-month) clinical faculty (non-tenure track) position (Assistant/Associate Clinical Professor) with a focus in clinical exercise physiology beginning August 16, 2027.

The successful candidate will teach within the Applied & Clinical Exercise Physiology graduate program and the BS in Kinesiology program. An ability to contribute to our Health and Wellness Coaching specialization is preferred but not required. The successful candidate will work with program and department leadership to develop and implement the Applied/Clinical Exercise Physiology concentration within our MS in Health and Kinesiology degree. In addition, the candidate will contribute to program accreditation. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a collaborative team at a leading public institution.

Applicants must hold a master’s or doctoral (preferred but not required) degree by the time of employment in Clinical Exercise Physiology or a related field (e.g. Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Exercise Physiology, Human Performance). Applicants must have teaching experience and professional experience in applied and/or clinical exercise physiology. American College of Sports Medicine Clinical Exercise Physiologist (ACSM-CEP) or Certified Exercise Physiologist (ACSM-EP) certification is preferred.

The position will be open until it is filled. The review process will begin November 9, 2026.

Questions about the position can be sent to the search chair, Cassandra Ledman, [e-mail].

A background check is required for employment in this position.

Purdue University is an equal opportunity/equal access university.