Tenure-Track Assistant Professor, Exercise Psychology

MePA; Athens (GA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

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Job summary

The University of Georgia invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor in Exercise Psychology in the Department of Kinesiology to begin Fall 2027. The hire will develop a rigorous research program, secure extramural funding, and provide quality instruction to undergraduates and graduates while mentoring students in research.

Responsibilities include teaching, research, and service within a supportive, well-resourced environment at UGA’s Athens campus, with an emphasis

Qualifications

• An earned doctorate (PhD or equivalent) in kinesiology, or related field.
• One or more years of postdoctoral training or equivalent research-related employment as of Aug 2027.
• A degree program emphasis on psychological aspects of physical activity, exercise, and/or sport.
• Demonstrated ability to develop an outstanding research program with high-quality teaching and service.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a rigorous research program addressing exercise psychology-related problems.
• Seek extramural funding to support research.
• Provide high-quality instruction to undergraduate and/or graduate students.
• Mentor undergraduate and/or graduate students in research.
• Provide high-quality service to the University, state of Georgia, and the field of Kinesiology.

Education

PhD in kinesiology or related field

Job description

The University of Georgia invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor in Exercise Psychology in the Department of Kinesiology to begin Fall 2027. The hire will develop a rigorous research program, secure extramural funding, and provide quality instruction to undergraduates and graduates while mentoring students in research.

Responsibilities include teaching, research, and service within a supportive, well-resourced environment at UGA’s Athens campus, with an emphasis