Visiting Assistant Professor of Instruction (Exercise Science)

The University of South Florida College of Education serves a community of over 2200 students and 130 faculty members dedicated to advancing high-quality education through excellence in research teaching and learning. Accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) and fully approved by the Florida Department of Education the College offers innovative teacher training and collaborative graduate programs aimed at developing educational partnership with school districts across the Tampa Bay region the College is committed to extending proven educational initiatives and exploring new approaches to preparing lifelong learners. Whether pursuing initial teaching certification or advancing professional development through graduate studies the College provides comprehensive resources and support to help students achieve their educational and career goals.

The Exercise Science and Kinesiology (ESK) program within the College of Education is designed to equip future exercise professionals with the knowledge and skills to meet the diverse health and performance needs of our population through the integration of coursework with laboratory-based and field-based experiential learning. The ESK program provides a Bachelor of Science degree with three concentrations (Strength and Conditioning Sports Nutrition Exercise and Wellness). The graduate program offers three Master of Science degrees: (a) Exercise Science; (b) Exercise Science with a concentration in Strength & Conditioning; and (c) Exercise Science with a concentration in Health & Wellness.

Hiring Salary: Negotiable

POSITION:VisitingAssistantProfessorofInstruction9-monthnon-tenureearningeffectiveAugust72026

This position will carry a 4:4 load (summer teaching possibilities based on student demand) and will be responsible for delivering high-quality undergraduate instruction across a wide variety of Exercise Science courses. Courses include but are not limited to:

Exercise Physiology Sports Nutrition Survey of Exercise Science Exercise Psychology Exercise Testing and Prescription and Labs Clinical Exercise Testing and Prescription and Lab Strength and Conditioning and Administration of Fitness and Wellness Centers. Responsibilities include but are not limited to coordinating and supervising field experiences; mentoring undergraduate students including student organization supervision; and involvement in professional organizations. Successful candidates will be expected to attend programmatic meetings and support student progression and success.

REQUIREDQUALIFICATIONS:

• EarnedgraduatedegreewithaspecializationinExerciseScience orarelated field
• Experienceincollege-levelteaching
• Experienceininstructional technology
• Experienceinanexercisescience laboratoryand/orpractical setting
• Experienceand/orinterestinsupervisingandcoordinatingfield experiences
• Experiencementoringundergraduatestudents

PREFERREDQUALIFICATIONS:

• DoctoraldegreeinExercise Scienceorrelatedfield
• Successfulteachingexperience(inbothtraditionalandonlineformats)inundergraduateandgraduate-level courses in Exercise Science
• Experienceand/orinterest innewcourse development
• Recordof involvementinprofessional organizations
• ACSMNSCANCHEC orotherprofessional certification

SALARY:Commensuratewithqualificationsandexperience.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Applications should include a letter describing qualifications for the position in each of the above areas current vita unofficial university transcripts and the names addresses telephone numbers and e-mail addresses of three professionalreferences. All required documents must be uploaded inone PDF attachment.Position finalists will be required to provide official university transcripts and letters of recommendation from professional references. Letters from references are not required at the time of application. Referenceswillnotbecontacteduntiltheadvancedstagesofscreeningandcandidateswillreceive prior notification. PleasespecifyPosition # # # on allsubmitted documents. Applications mustbe submitted electronically to receivedby5:00PMEST onJune 19 2026. For more information about the position or application please contact Dr. Mo Chiodini () Chair of the Search Committee.