Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor in Exercise Physiology

Purdue University; West Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Purdue University’s Department of Health & Kinesiology seeks applicants for a 9-month clinical faculty (non-tenure track) at the Assistant/Associate Clinical Professor level, starting August 16, 2027. The successful candidate will teach in the Applied & Clinical Exercise Physiology graduate program and the BS in Kinesiology, and help develop the concentration.

Applicants should hold a master’s or doctoral degree in Clinical Exercise Physiology or related field; teaching and professional

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctoral degree in Clinical Exercise Physiology or related field by time of employment.
• Teaching experience in higher education and professional experience in applied/clinical 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

Applied/clinical exercise physiology

Education

Master's or Doctoral degree in Clinical Exercise Physiology or related field

Tools

ACSM-CEP certification

ACSM-EP certification

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.