Title:Assistant Professor of Kinesiology and Sport
Division: Provosts Office
Department: Pott College of Science Engineering & Education
FLSA Status:Exempt
Salary Range:Annual Salary
EEO Job Group:2 C5
Position Summary The Kinesiology and Sport Department in the Pott College of Science Engineering and Education at the University of Southern Indiana invites applications for a 9-month tenure track Assistant Professor of Kinesiology and Sport position beginning Fall 2026. |
Duties/Responsibilities Responsibilities include but are not limited to teaching 12 credit hours per semester of undergraduate courses advising students providing academic service to the department college university community and profession and engaging in scholarly activities. The Exercise Science Program is CAAHEP-CoAES accredited. |
Required Knowledge and Skills A Doctorate in Biomechanics Exercise Physiology Exercise Science or Kinesiology is required. ABD candidates will be considered at the rank of Instructor if the terminal degree will be completed by the end of their first year of employment. If employment starts in August 2026 terminal degree must be completed by the end of July 2027. |
About the College The University of Southern Indiana is committed to excellence in teaching scholarship and professional activity and service to the university and the community. Our campus is in the rolling hills of the southwestern Ohio River valley on a beautiful 1400-acre campus in Evansville Indiana. We offer employees exceptional benefits including:
For more information about the benefits that USI offers please visit the Department The Kinesiology and Sport department is housed in the Screaming Eagles Complex which includes the Human Performance Lab Instructional Performance Center Biomechanics Lab and Faculty Research Lab. Additionally the over 5000 sq ft space includes a DEXA machine Bod Pod Alter G Anti-gravity treadmill Anatomage table metabolic cart wireless EMGs 2D & 3D motion capture cameras force plates and a fully equipped teaching weight room. Learn more about us at: Process |
Search Committee Chair: If you have questions about the open position please contact Dr. Alyssa Weatherholt search committee chair at . |
Best Consideration Date: For best consideration please submit materials by October 30 2025. |
Pre-Employment Screening A background check will be required for employment in this position. |
Authorization to Work in the United States USI may sponsor an employment-related visa for this position. |
Interview Accommodations Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please contact the manager of Employment at or . Contacting the manager of Employment is intended for use in seeking disability-related accommodations only. For general applicant inquiries contact Human Resources at or . |
EEO Statement USI is an Equal Opportunity Employer as to all protected groups including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities |
At the University of Southern Indiana we provide the benefits of a large university, but with the personal, teaching-centered atmosphere of a small college.