We're Hiring!

Position Function:

The Department of Kinesiology at Mississippi State University is seeking applications for a nine-month, non-tenure track faculty position as an Assistant Professor of Practice starting August 2026. Evaluation of applications is ongoing and will continue until the position is filled.

Salary Grade:  UC

Please see Staff Compensation Structure for salary ranges.  

Department Profile:

The department of Kinesiology is housed within the College of Education and has over 20 faculty serving approximately 1,100 graduate and undergraduate students. In August 2025, the department moved into a brand new, state-of-the-art facility with over 16,000 square feet of research space, classrooms, and offices.

Undergraduate students choose from among six concentrations: Sport Administration, Clinical Exercise Physiology, Neuromechanics, Physical Activity and Coaching, Physical Education and Coaching, and Strength and Conditioning. Master's students have four concentrations to choose from: Sport Administration, Sport Pedagogy, Disability Studies, and Exercise Physiology. Doctoral students choose between Sport Studies and Exercise Science.

For more than 15 years, the department of Kinesiology has consistently maintained an undergraduate population exceeding 1,000 students. Recent data indicate interest in the field will continue to grow. Over the past three academic years, the department has enrolled its largest freshman class on record, culminating in fall 2025 with 305 students, the highest to date. These trends reflect a strong and consistent student interest in Kinesiology at the undergraduate level. At present, the department has prioritized course access for Kinesiology majors, and as a result, the immediate impact on these students has been minimized. However, non-Kinesiology majors have often experienced limited access to courses because of their delayed ability to register and often have to take online courses because face-to-face options have reached capacity. This position will help the department more easily accommodate students in other programs whose degree pathways rely on Kinesiology courses, particularly those in pre-health, BSIS, nutrition, and related fields.

Area of Specialization:

Exercise Science

Anticipated Appointment Date:

August 16, 2026

Tenure Track Status:

Non-Tenure Track 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

--High commitment to quality teaching at the undergraduate, and potentially graduate, level
--Service to the department, university, profession, and community
--Counsel students on career direction
--Other duties as required

Minimum Qualifications:

--Master's degree in Kinesiology or related discipline
--Five years of clinical practice at the post-graduate level
--Comprehensive knowledge of human anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, and medical terminology

Preferred Qualifications:

--The preferred candidate must be able to teach anatomical kinesiology, applied anatomy and pathophysiology, medical terminology, and other relevant courses.
--Five to ten years of professional practice in the field
--Undergraduate teaching experience, both face-to-face and online
--Clinical experience in a variety of settings
--Experience with course and program development

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

--Ability to work as a member of a multidisciplinary department is desirable
-Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are required

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Standard professional environment

Instructions for Applying:

Applicant must apply online.
Please include cover letter and CV along with names and addresses of three references.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Mississippi State University is an equal opportunity institution. Discrimination is prohibited in university employment, programs or activities based on race, color, ethnicity, sex, pregnancy, religion, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, or any other status to the extent protected by applicable law. Questions about equal opportunity programs or compliance should be directed to the Office of Civil Rights Compliance, 231 Famous Maroon Band Street, P.O. 6044, Mississippi State, MS 39762, (662) 325-5839.

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