Assistant Professor - Kinesiology

Assistant Professor PositionsThree nine-month, tenure-track faculty positions at the rank of assistant professor in the School of Kinesiology beginning August 2027.Position 1 Exercise PhysiologyApplicants with research and teaching expertise in exercise physiology, including: biochemistry of exercise, bioenergetics, cardiovascular disease, health disparities, infrared imaging, mitochondrial metabolism, protein metabolism, skeletal and cardiac muscle physiology, nutrition, sports nutrition, pediatric physiology, thermoregulation, neural/autonomic physiology, and vascular biology and physiology.Position 2 Motor Learning/Control/Development/BehaviorApplicants with research and teaching expertise in motor learning/control/development/behavior including: the learning and/or control of movement, neural control of movement, motor development, and motor behavior.Position 3 Open research and teaching focusApplicants who will complement our current areas of expertise, including exercise physiology, biomechanics, motor behavior, and exercise psychology, or contribute to a new area of expertise, including biostatistics, data science, physical activity epidemiology, health, sport or performance analytics, wearable technologies, or large-scale movement, health, and performance data analytics.Duties/ResponsibilitiesDevelop or augment national and international recognition and further strengthen a nationally recognized research program, as evidenced by a strong record of impactful peer-reviewed publications and citations, presentations in national and international venues, and external fundingEngage in rigorous research resulting in scholarly publications, with preference given to peer-reviewed journal articles in prestigious outletsTeach undergraduate, master's, and doctoral courses in support of the School of Kinesiology programRecruit, advise, mentor, and train graduate studentsDirect and supervise student research, including undergraduate and graduate projects, theses, and dissertationsParticipate in the planning, development, and implementation of curricular initiatives at the program and School levelsProvide institutional service to the School, College, and University, as assigned by the School DirectorEngage in professional service within the discipline and, as appropriate, communityParticipate in professional activities that support the well-being of the program, School, and CollegeAuburn University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, sex, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by applicable law.Required QualificationsEarned doctorate in Kinesiology, Exercise Science or related field at the time employmentPostdoctoral training or equivalent research experienceDemonstrated record of, or strong potential for, securing external research fundingEvidence of a strong record of peer-reviewed publicationsEvidence of an innovative and independent research agenda with potential for future impactExperience or demonstrated potential to teach graduate-level courses within the program's degree offeringsEffective interpersonal, communication, and collegial skillsInterest in interdisciplinary and collaborative researchCommitment to the values, mission, and strategic priorities of the College of EducationDesired QualificationsEvidence of ability to effectively advise, engage, and mentor master's and doctoral graduate studentsActive engagement in relevant professional organizationsCertified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (C.S.C.S.) certificationContract TypeContinuingWhy Work at Auburn?Life-Changing Impact: Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world.Culture of Excellence: We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education.We're Here for You: Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.Sweet Home Alabama: The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches.A Place for Everyone: Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged.Ready to lead and shape the future of higher education? Apply today! War Eagle!Equal Opportunity Compliance Statement: It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. Please visit the Office of Equal Opportunity Compliance's website to learn more.