Kinesiology & Health: Tenure-Track Research Leader

Iowa State University - College of Design; Ames (IA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Iowa State University invites applications for Assistant or Associate Professor of Kinesiology and Health in Ames, IA, starting August 16, 2027. This tenure-track/tenured position seeks an outstanding scholar with a strong research program and potential for external funding.

The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses, mentor students, and contribute to departmental leadership and service within ISU's land‑grant mission.

Qualifications

• Earned doctorate in Kinesiology or a related field by the start date.
• For Assistant Professor: a record of peer-reviewed publications and evidence of a research program with strong potential for external funding.
• For Associate Professor: sustained record of peer-reviewed publications, extramural funding, and a nationally recognized research program sufficient for tenure.

Responsibilities

• Establish or sustain an externally funded research program.
• Publish in peer-reviewed journals.
• Build partnerships with industry, healthcare, or community organizations.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in kinesiology and health.
• Mentor graduate students and engage undergraduates in research.
• Provide service to the department, college, university, and profession.

Skills

Peer-reviewed publications

External funding potential

Teaching experience

Education

Earned doctorate in Kinesiology or related field

Job description

Iowa State University invites applications for Assistant or Associate Professor of Kinesiology and Health in Ames, IA, starting August 16, 2027. This tenure-track/tenured position seeks an outstanding scholar with a strong research program and potential for external funding.

The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses, mentor students, and contribute to departmental leadership and service within ISU's land‑grant mission.