Assistant Professor of Kinesiology
Assistant Professor of Kinesiology
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$ 74190 - 79000
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Job Description
The Department of Kinesiology at St. Olaf College invites applications for a full-time tenure track position in Kinesiology at the Assistant Professor level to begin August 2026. The successful applicant for this position will be an innovative teacher and scholar with a demonstrated interest in and dedication to undergraduate pedagogy. Applicants should have clearly defined areas of research/scholarship and be able to demonstrate how they could include undergraduate students. Successful candidates will be able to teach introductory and intermediate-level Kinesiology courses as well as directed undergraduate research classes to Kinesiology majors. The normal teaching load is five courses per year. Additional duties involve curriculum development advising of students service on department and college committees and ongoing professional development.
Salary: $74190 - $79000
Qualifications
Required:
- Ph.D. in Kinesiology Exercise Science or closely related field from an accredited institution by the start date of appointment
Preferred:
- Previous teaching experience within undergraduate Kinesiology/Exercise Science curriculum
- Ability to develop and direct scholarly research agenda to engage undergraduate students
- ACSM NSCA or closely related certifications
About the Department
St. Olafs Department of Kinesiology is an inclusive community of faculty and students committed to the study of human movement. Students learn about the breadth and cross-disciplinary nature of kinesiology with opportunities for in-depth study and professional engagement in a way that helps them to be intentional in their course selection extracurricular commitments graduate school selections and career choices. We accomplish this through our intended learning outcomes our curriculum including our core courses and numerous elective course offerings our faculty advising and through our extracurricular activities. The Kinesiology program at St. Olaf has an outstanding array of equipment in its Human Performance Laboratory. Students have the opportunity for invaluable hands-on learning that cannot be found at most undergraduate institutions. For more information about the department visit strive to be a campus of welcome where students faculty and staff thrive by bringing their full humanitygender identity sexuality race ethnicity national origin socioeconomic class disability religion spirituality and ageto St. Olaf each day. Our goal is to generate conversations and processes that over time create greater clarity transparency trust cooperation consensus respect and measurable outcomes. Practices that support this goal include listening cultivating a growth mindset respecting those with different views being informed by data and understanding that the work is ongoing collaborative organic and ever evolving. We encourage applicants to familiarize themselves with our Community and Belongingwebsite to learn more about our commitment and to identify how you might contribute to these efforts.
How to Apply
Throughout your materials include how you would contribute to the development of a diverse and inclusive learning community at our college through your teaching research and/or service. A complete application includes the following:
References: Provide contact information for three professional references who can speak to your abilities in teaching and scholarship. Letters will be solicited from references by the search committee for candidates who advance to the interview stage.
Supporting Documents and URLS:
- Cover letter outlining your qualifications and why you are interested in this particular position
- Curriculum vitae
- Graduate transcripts (unofficial)
- Teaching Statement: Describe your approach to teaching and how you envision implementing your teaching philosophy of Kinesiology in an undergraduate liberal arts setting (1-2 pages).
- Professional Statement: Provide an overview of your research highlighting the significance of your research how you would include undergraduates and any grant/funding experience (1-2 pages).
Review of applications will begin on September 15 2025 and will continue until the position is filled. Applications received by that date will receive fullest consideration. Finalist interviews are expected in November. Questions about the position department or College may be directed to Dr. Charles Fountaine Search Committee Chair at .
Employment Type
Full-Time
