Tennessee Tech invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Exercise Science beginning August 1, 2026. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses, maintain an active research agenda, and provide service to the department, college, university, and profession. Applicants must demonstrate documented success in teaching, evidence of scholarly productivity, and service contributions.

Application Procedure: Applicants will be required to electronically upload a letter of application that addresses the required qualifications and duties, curriculum vitae (with pertinent experience), teaching philosophy, copies of graduate transcripts (official transcripts for all degrees conferred required upon hire), and email contact information for three references who will be contacted via email to provide a reference letter if selected for interview. Submission of materials is the applicant’s responsibility. Applications without all required materials are considered incomplete and will not be considered.

A complete position summary and application procedure is available at https://jobs.tntech.edu. Screening of applicants will begin December 1, 2025; open until filled. Tennessee Tech is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action employer.

Minimum qualifications include an earned doctorate in Exercise Science, Sport Performance, or a closely related field from an accredited university, at least three years of full-time university-level teaching experience, evidence of teaching excellence, a record of scholarly work, and experience teaching in online formats.

Preferred qualifications include experience managing an Exercise Physiology or Sport Performance laboratory, success in teaching and managing undergraduate and graduate courses in D2L or other online platforms, course and curriculum development, grant procurement or sponsored research, and experience with strategic planning, accreditation, partnership development, and the integration of emerging technologies such as AI into instruction.