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POSITIONS: Three nine-month, tenure-track faculty positions at the rank of assistant professor in the School of Kinesiology beginning August 2027.
Position 1 Exercise Physiology: Applicants 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/Behavior: Applicants 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 focus: Applicants 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.
Responsibilities:
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop 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 funding
- Engage in rigorous research resulting in scholarly publications, with preference given to peer-reviewed journal articles in prestigious outlets
- Teach undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral courses in support of the School of Kinesiology program
- Recruit, advise, mentor, and train graduate students
- Direct and supervise student research, including undergraduate and graduate projects, theses, and dissertations
- Participate in the planning, development, and implementation of curricular initiatives at the program and School levels
- Provide institutional service to the School, College, and University, as assigned by the School Director
- Engage in professional service within the discipline and, as appropriate, community
- Participate in professional activities that support the well-being of the program, School, and College
Auburn 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.
START DATE: August 2027
Qualifications:
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Earned doctorate in Kinesiology, Exercise Science or related field at the time employment
- Postdoctoral training or equivalent research experience
- Demonstrated record of, or strong potential for, securing external research funding
- Evidence of a strong record of peer-reviewed publications
- Evidence of an innovative and independent research agenda with potential for future impact
- Experience or demonstrated potential to teach graduate-level courses within the program’s degree offerings
- Effective interpersonal, communication, and collegial skills
- Interest in interdisciplinary and collaborative research
- Commitment to the values, mission, and strategic priorities of the College of Education (https://education.auburn.edu/college-of-education-strategic-plan/; https://education.auburn.edu/about-the-college/vision-mission-and-core-values/)
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Evidence of ability to effectively advise, engage, and mentor master’s and doctoral graduate students
- Active engagement in relevant professional organizations
- Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (C.S.C.S.) certification
Pay Range:
USD $85,000.00 - USD $95,000.00 /Yr.
Why 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.
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