Assistant/Associate Professor - Exercise Physiology

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Job Posting Title:

Assistant/Associate Professor - Exercise Physiology

   

Position Type:

Faculty

   

Department:

LSUAM HSE - School of Kinesiology (Arend W. A. Van Gemmert (00010803))

   

Work Location:

1246 Ruffin G. Pleasant Hall

   

Pay Grade:

Academic

   

Job Description:

College of Human Sciences & Education

School of Kinesiology

Assistant/Associate Professor- Exercise Physiology

The School of Kinesiology announces the availability of a full-time tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor position in the area of Exercise Physiology. The ideal candidate will possess a commitment to teaching excellence, scholarly productivity, and service, matching the College of Human Science and Education’s priority for understanding Health, Human Performance, and Wellbeing Across the Lifespan and the Louisiana State University’s mission. The appointment will be effective August 15, 2027.

Qualifications: Earned doctorate in Kinesiology, or a related field prior to start date. Candidates must provide evidence of scholarly activity that demonstrates a strong record of or potential for publications in top tier peer-reviewed journals, external funding for scholarly activities, competence in teaching undergraduate and graduate classes in their area of expertise, and involvement in service to the University and the profession. Applications are invited from individuals with a research focus on how physical (in)activity contributes to health and disease, preferably with an emphasis on skeletal muscle and/or adipose tissue physiology across the lifespan. Candidates with a track record or research including acute responses and/or chronic adaptations to exercise, leading to physiologic, metabolic, immune, and/or cardiopulmonary performance modifications will be considered. Preference will be given to strong candidates whose expertise complements and extends the existing exertise within the School of Kinesiology. Preferred candidates will have postdoctoral training, evidence of the ability to successfully compete for extramural funding, and have a level of expertise that enhances our research teams’ ability to expand our external funding.

Responsibilities: (1) Develop, or continue, a fundable research program; (2) seek external funding support for scholarly activities; (3)  teach undergraduate courses and/or graduate courses in exercise physiology; (4) provide advisement to graduate students, and direct dissertations; (5) serve on School, College, University, and Profession-based committees as appropriate;

Rank: Assistant or Associate Professor

Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

   

Additional Job Description:

Special Instructions:

Applications should include a letter of application that details how the applicant’s research experience and interests meet the requirements and responsibilities of the position; a current curriculum vitae; and contact information for three references. Questions about the vacant position may be directed to the search committee chair, Dr. Guillaume Spielmann at [email protected].

   

Skills Needed:

   

Preferred Skills:

   

Posting Date:

November 9, 2026

   

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):

March 8, 2027

  

Additional Position Information:

Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Benefits - LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!

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Essential Position (Y/N):

N

   

LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

   

All candidates must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and maintain that valid work authorization throughout employment. Changes in laws, regulations, or government policies may impact the university’s ability to employ individuals in certain positions.

   

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