The School of Human Sciences at SIU-Carbondale seeks applicants for an Assistant Professor position in Exercise Science. This is a 9-month, continuing, tenure-track faculty appointment. Contingent on demand for teaching assignments, an additional summer session appointment is possible. The School of Human Sciences (https://schoolofhumansciences.siu.edu/) is a diverse academic unit that includes numerous unique opportunities for collaboration. We are housed within the College of Health and Human Sciences (https://chhs.siu.edu/) which is the largest College at SIU. Review of applications will begin December 1, 2025. Applications will be accepted after this date until the position is filled. 

Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity.

Examples of Duties

• Teach exercise science courses at the graduate and undergraduate levels. Areas may include biomechanics, motor behavior, research methods, and basic exercise science. The teaching assignment will be based on the area of expertise of the chosen candidate. 
• Initiate and implement a focused research agenda leading to peer-reviewed publications and presentations. 
• Advise graduate students and serve on thesis/research project committees. 
•  Secure external funding for research and training projects. 
• Participate in professional associations and activities and University service appropriate to academic rank.

Required Documents: Submit a letter of application, CV, and three references.

Contact: Chad Waters, cwaters@siu.edu

 

Southern Illinois University Carbondale is an R1 Opportunity University with a statewide economic impact of $2.7 billion dollars.  We offer 200+ undergraduate degrees, minors and specializations, 79 master’s degrees, and 40 doctoral degrees. Our main campus is 1,136 acres, with additional acreage in University Farms, Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center, and other facilities. The university is an essential part of the city of Carbondale and an important contributor to the culture of the entire region. While Carbondale includes many of the amenities of urban life, it retains its small-town flavor. Cost of living is considerably lower in the region than similar areas elsewhere, and many employees commute from nearby counties.

The Southern Illinois region is distinct from the rest of the state, boasting considerable natural beauty including the Shawnee National Forest, many state parks, national wildlife areas, and several lakes beloved for recreation. Local foods are readily available in the area, with a variety of eateries and a growing specialized food truck presence. The area is home to the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail, an official wine appellation designation. The wineries extend the cultural reach of the community, hosting live music and continual art exhibits. The campus itself is a microcosm of the area, with a lake and forest on campus, as well as traditional collegiate architecture, quad, and residential halls. Students enjoy outdoor study areas as well as specialized computer labs scattered across campus, including in the three million volume Morris Library. To learn about employee benefits, employee tuition waivers, and find resources about Carbondale and the Southern Illinois region, visit: https://jobs.siu.edu/.
 

SIU Carbondale is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status.

• Teaching capability in biomechanics and motor behavior
• Professional preparation, experience, and research interests in motor behavior
• Experience in serving on graduate thesis/research project committees