Assistant Professor of Kinesiology

Job Details

Department of Kinesiology in the Conway Medical Center College of Health and Human Performance at Coastal Carolina University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position beginning August 2026. We seek candidates who are committed to delivering engaging academic experiences that promote student success. Applicants must be teacher-scholars who establish research agendas involving undergraduate students and emphasize active learning. Our seven specialized labs support research in biomechanics, exercise physiology, nutrition, sport psychology, and motor behavior. Minimum Qualifications : Candidates must possess an earned Doctorate in Exercise Science / Kinesiology or closely related discipline by the time of the appointment (ABD considered, completed by August 2026); demonstrated ability or potential to teach effectively in both classroom and laboratory settings; commitment to student-centered teaching and active learning and potential to conduct independent research involving undergraduate students. Preferred Qualifications : Demonstrate expertise in the areas of Biomechanics and / or Motor Behavior; Certifications such as Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS); Tactical Strength and Conditioning Facilitator (TSAC-F); Certified Performance and Sport Scientist (CPSS), and / or Athletic Trainer Certified (ATC); experience with grant writing and potential to secure external funding; experience in developing new academic programs to include designing and delivering online courses.Coastal Carolina University is a public comprehensive liberal arts institution located in Conway, South Carolina, just nine miles from the Atlantic coastal resort city of Myrtle Beach. Coastal Carolina University enrolls over 10,800 students from 49 states and 55 nations. The University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award the baccalaureate and master’s degrees of national and / or regional significance in the arts and sciences, business, humanities, education, and health and human services, a specialist degree in instructional technology, and PhD degrees in marine science : coastal and marine systems science and education sciences.

Interested candidates should submit a letter of application, current curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, research statement and names and contact information of three (3) professional references electronically at : . Candidates who interview must provide official transcripts of graduate work. Review of applications will begin on December 1, 2025 and continue until the position is filled. For questions regarding the search, candidates can contact Dr. Marcos Daou at .The University provides equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, national origin, or because an employee or applicant for employment is an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, an Armed Forces service medal veteran, a recently separated veteran, or an active-duty wartime or campaign badge veteran, or other “protected veteran,” as defined by law.

Coastal Carolina University is an EO / AA employer.

Required Qualifications

Applicants must hold a doctorate in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, or a closely related field by the time of appointment (ABD candidates will be considered). Strong potential to teach in both classroom and laboratory settings and provide high-quality instruction across various Exercise and Sport Science courses and to mentor students in high-impact projects focused on applied human movement science

Preferred Qualifications

Preference will be given to candidates with expertise in Biomechanics and / or Motor Behavior, particularly those with experience in developing new academic programs, including the design and delivery of online courses. Certifications such as Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), Tactical Strength and Conditioning Facilitator (TSAC-F), Certified Performance and Sport Scientist (CPSS), and / or Athletic Trainer Certified (ATC) are highly desirable. Experience with grant writing and potential to secure external funding.

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