Tenure-Track Professor, Kinesiology - Health & Exercise Sci

The Ohio State University; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University invites applications for a full-time (9-month) assistant/associate professor tenure-track position in Health and Exercise Science within Kinesiology. The department emphasizes behavioral aspects of physical activity and collaboration across disciplines, with a focus on securing extramural funding.

Ideal candidates will hold a PhD in a related field, demonstrate a robust scholarly record, and show teaching excellence, with potential for NIH/CDC funding.

Qualifications

• PhD in Kinesiology, Exercise Science, Psychology, Public Health or closely related field.
• Demonstrated research productivity and evidence of an independently funded program.
• Demonstrated teaching competency; post-doctoral training valued but not required.

Responsibilities

• Develop independent / extramurally funded research focused on behavioral aspects of exercise science.
• Contribute to a collaborative research team within exercise science, the department, college and university.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses and engage in curriculum development.
• Mentor graduate and undergraduate students to advance scholarship and career-readiness.
• Engage in academic service to advance the missions of the Health and Exercise Science Program, the Department and College.
• Pursue accreditation through the American College of Sports Medicine is preferred.

Skills

Behavioral science in exercise

Teaching and mentoring

Education

PhD in Kinesiology or related field

Job description

The Ohio State University invites applications for a full-time (9-month) assistant/associate professor tenure-track position in Health and Exercise Science within Kinesiology. The department emphasizes behavioral aspects of physical activity and collaboration across disciplines, with a focus on securing extramural funding.

Ideal candidates will hold a PhD in a related field, demonstrate a robust scholarly record, and show teaching excellence, with potential for NIH/CDC funding.