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Position Information

Announcement Number FAC - VA - 26026

For questions regarding this position, please contact:

James Becker

406-994-6854

[email protected]

Classification Title

Working Title Assistant Professor in Kinesiology

Brief Position Overview

This position will be comprised of 50% teaching, 40% scholarship, and 10% service. Position expectations include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses for the Kinesiology program with a focus on exercise physiology; the development of an independent research program in their area of expertise funded through a combination of grants, contracts, or service testing; advise and mentor undergraduate and graduate students; and to participate in departmental, college, and university committees, as well as community outreach.

Faculty Tenure Track Yes

Faculty Rank Assistant Professor

Position Number 4A4443

Department Food Systems Nutrition & Kinesiolog

Division College of Education, Health & Human Development

Appointment Type Faculty

Contract Term Academic Year

Semester

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Union Affiliation Exempt from Collective Bargaining

FTE 1.0

Benefits Eligible Eligible

Salary Salary commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications

Contract Type MUS

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Recruitment Type Open

Position Details

General Statement

The Department of Food Systems, Nutrition and Kinesiology at Montana State University ( MSU ) invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor in Kinesiology/Exercise Science, with a focus in Exercise Physiology. The position is a tenure-track, academic year appointment.

Montana State University values all perspectives and is committed to continually supporting, promoting, and building a robust campus environment. We hope to attract applicants who can teach in a vibrant University community and have demonstrated ability in helping students from all backgrounds succeed.

Duties and Responsibilities

Instructional duties include:

+ Teach undergraduate courses for the kinesiology program with a focus on exercise physiology.

+ Teach graduate courses in the Exercise and Nutrition Science MS and PhD programs.

+ Develop additional courses at either undergraduate or graduate level with an exercise physiology and which complement existing curriculum.

The faculty member will also be expected to:

+ Develop an independent research program in their area of expertise funded through a combination of grants, contracts, or service testing.

+ Advise and mentor undergraduate and graduate students.

+ Participate in departmental, college, and university committees, as well as community outreach as appropriate.

Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

+ Ph.D. in Kinesiology, Exercise Science, Physiology, or related field with emphasis in exercise physiology. ABD considered; however, doctorate must be complete upon start date of August 13, 2026.

+ Demonstrated experience teaching undergraduate or graduate courses in exercise physiology, exercise science, or closely related field.

+ A record of scholarly activity including peer-reviewed publications and/or presentations.

Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

+ An applied, human focused, research agenda which specializes in nutrition and metabolism, human performance (especially in endurance sports), skeletal muscle physiology, environmental physiology, or clinical exercise physiology.

+ ACSM certification as either a Certified Exercise Physiologist (EP) or a Clinical Exercise Physiologist ( ACSM or CEPA certified).

+ Demonstrated ability to contribute to a collegial, multidisciplinary, team-oriented environment that emphasizes collaboration and the shared use of research space, equipment, and resources.

+ Demonstrated ability to apply exercise physiology principles to various human movement areas (nutrition, rehabilitation, sports, health and fitness).

+ Demonstrated ability to advise and mentor students regarding required experiences and skills for careers or post-graduate education.

The Successful Candidate Will

+ Possess excellent written and oral communication skills.

+ Demonstrate the ability to develop an independent research program funded through a combination of grants, contracts, or service testing which compliments current research in the Department.

+ Demonstrate potential to collaborate both within the FSNK Department and external to the Department, leveraging existing research infrastructure and shared laboratory spaces.

+ Demonstrate experience or interest in research or outreach activities which support the land-grant mission of serving the people and communities of Montana and beyond.

Position Special Requirements/Additional Information

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts Montana State University’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

The position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Physical Demands

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

The Program

The Department

The College

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies 1

Desired Start Date August 13, 2026

Position End Date (if temporary)

Open Date

Close Date

Applications will be:

Screening of applications will begin on December 1, 2025; however, applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established.

Special Instructions

The position is not eligible for sponsorship.

EEO Statement

Montana State University is an equal opportunity employer. MSU does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, or any other protected class status in violation of any applicable law.

In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, MSU provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran’s preference, please complete the veteran’s preference information located in the Demographics section of your profile.