Assistant Professor of Exercise Science

Ball State University

Muncie, IN

Job posting number: #7287919 (Ref:BSU45497)

Posted: October 28, 2024

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Job Description

We invite applications for a full-time, tenure-line faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor in Exercise Science in Ball State’s School of Kinesiology. The successful candidate will provide high quality teaching, in the undergraduate Exercise Science and graduate Exercise Physiology programs. The successful candidate will also be expected to participate in research activities in their area(s) of expertise that lead to refereed publications and extramural funding. Active engagement in department, college, University, and professional service activities is also expected. The position includes a start-up package, graduate assistant support, and dedicated space in the Integrative Exercise Physiology Laboratory.
The teaching load for this position is 6-9 semester hours or equivalent per academic semester. Responsibilities will include primarily teaching undergraduate courses in exercise physiology, and graduate courses in exercise testing and interpretation, and research methods. The successful applicant will also provide research mentoring to graduate students in our MS program in Exercise Physiology, and undergraduate research assistants.

Research assigned time is 3-6 semester hours or equivalent per academic semester. Responsibilities include performing scholarly work in one’s area of expertise, pursuing and obtaining extramural funding, and showing continued evidence of research productivity in form of refereed publications and presentations.

Responsibilities include actively contributing to the intellectual and professional life in the School of Kinesiology, College of Health, Ball State University, and professional associations related to exercise science and/or one’s area of expertise.
The faculty member will perform other related duties as assigned by the School Chairperson.

Salary range is $60,000 – $65,000. The position will begin August 15, 2025. Position also comes with a full benefit package and possibility of summer employment.

Now, more than ever, is a time of transformation in health care education. The COVID pandemic, escalating health disparities and concomitant racial injustice, and the Great Resignation have challenged health care systems and universities. At the Ball State University College of Health, we are embracing the opportunity to build innovative models of twinned education and community health services. We graduate health professionals who are clinically knowledgeable, committed to advancing inclusive excellence, and ready to collaborate on interprofessional teams. Our research embraces interdisciplinarity and community engagement. We invite applications for a tenure-line position as Assistant Professor of Exercise Sciencein the School of Kinesiology to join us in responding to health’s evolving priorities to prepare a new generation of health care and social service professionals.

Job Function:

We invite applications for a full-time, tenure-line faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor in Exercise Science in Ball State’s School of Kinesiology. The successful candidate will provide high quality teaching, in the undergraduate Exercise Science and graduate Exercise Physiology programs. The successful candidate will also be expected to participate in research activities in their area(s) of expertise that lead to refereed publications and extramural funding. Active engagement in department, college, University, and professional service activities is also expected. The position includes a start-up package, graduate assistant support, and dedicated space in the Integrative Exercise Physiology Laboratory.
The teaching load for this position is 6-9 semester hours or equivalent per academic semester. Responsibilities will include primarily teaching undergraduate courses in exercise physiology, and graduate courses in exercise testing and interpretation, and research methods. The successful applicant will also provide research mentoring to graduate students in our MS program in Exercise Physiology, and undergraduate research assistants.

Research assigned time is 3-6 semester hours or equivalent per academic semester. Responsibilities include performing scholarly work in one’s area of expertise, pursuing and obtaining extramural funding, and showing continued evidence of research productivity in form of refereed publications and presentations.

Responsibilities include actively contributing to the intellectual and professional life in the School of Kinesiology, College of Health, Ball State University, and professional associations related to exercise science and/or one’s area of expertise.
The faculty member will perform other related duties as assigned by the School Chairperson.

Salary range is $60,000 – $65,000. The position will begin August 15, 2025. Position also comes with a full benefit package and possibility of summer employment.

Minimum Experience:

Minimum qualifications include: Earned doctorate OR completion of all degree requirements in exercise physiology, exercise science, kinesiology, or closely related field by the time of appointment from an accredited college or university; the ability to teach courses in exercise science; and demonstrated performance in scholarly activities.

Preferred Experience:

Post-doctoral or other relevant research experience; evidence of an active research agenda that complements scholarly work of current faculty or otherwise meets the needs of the school; documentation of a successful, or potential for successful, extramural funding record; and experience in teaching courses in or related to exercise physiology, fitness testing and exercise prescription, and research methods.


At Ball State University, we recognize inclusive excellence as an integral endeavor to fulfill our University’s mission and our strategic plan. We recruit, support, and retain a diverse population of students, faculty, and staff. We encourage and reward diversity of thought. We promote a work environment that encourages and rewards innovation and creativity. We pledge to keep Inclusive Excellence at the highest level of institutional importance and as a foundation in all that we strive to do. Our over-arching goal for Inclusive Excellence is to adopt a university-wide Inclusive Excellence approach to academic, administrative support, and service functions of the university. We believe Inclusive Excellence must be infused in every step we take.


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Job posting number:#7287919 (Ref:BSU45497)
Application Deadline:Open Until Filled
Employer Location:Ball State University
Muncie,Indiana
United States
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