Tenure-Track Strength & Conditioning Scholar

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Mississippi; On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Mississippi State University invites applications for an Assistant/Associate Professor position in Strength and Conditioning within the Department of Kinesiology. The appointee will engage in research, teaching, and service, contributing to a growing program and accreditation efforts.

The candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Strength and Conditioning, supervise student research, and pursue external funding; ABDs are welcome to apply. Appointment date August 16, 2026.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology, or Kinesiology.
• ABD candidates will be considered.
• Evidence of high-quality peer-reviewed publications or strong potential.
• Demonstrated potential to conduct research and engage in scholarly and creative activities.
• Demonstrated potential to teach at the college level.
• CSCS credential from NSCA.

Responsibilities

• Develop a sustained and rigorous research agenda that contributes to the department’s research mission and vision.
• Develop and sustain external funding.
• Publish in high-quality peer-reviewed outlets in area of expertise.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Strength and Conditioning and Exercise Science.
• Supervise graduate and undergraduate student research projects.
• Supervise graduate student theses and dissertations.
• Mentor undergraduate and graduate students in professional development.
• Develop and enhance Strength and Conditioning curricula at the graduate level.
• Support accreditation of the undergraduate Strength and Conditioning program.
• Collaborate with departmental faculty on research, curriculum development, and program initiatives.
• Establish service-learning opportunities for students.
• Participate in service to the department, college, university, and profession or community.

Skills

CSCS

Collaboration

Communication

Education

Doctoral degree in Exercise Science

Job description

Mississippi State University invites applications for an Assistant/Associate Professor position in Strength and Conditioning within the Department of Kinesiology. The appointee will engage in research, teaching, and service, contributing to a growing program and accreditation efforts.

The candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Strength and Conditioning, supervise student research, and pursue external funding; ABDs are welcome to apply. Appointment date August 16, 2026.