Assistant Professor, Exercise Sciences

Search Number PJ # 7363 Title Assistant Professor, Exercise Sciences Category Academic Department Exercise & Nutrition Sciences About The Position: Expected to begin Fall 2026, this tenure-track position seeks a collaborative educator to teach undergraduate and graduate Exercise Science courses and participate in institutional service, including student advising. The successful candidate will join the Department of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences, where the Fitness & Wellness Leadership (FWL) major offers students a strong foundation in disciplinary content, hands-on personal training experiences, and opportunities for business, management, and clinical rotations at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. The department is housed within the School of Education, Health, and Human Services, which is dedicated to preparing students for successful entry into their chosen professions. The program emphasizes ethical approaches to human well-being, critical thinking, and the practical application of knowledge. As SUNY Plattsburgh serves a diverse student population and is committed to providing rigorous, high-quality educational experiences, the successful candidate must demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equity-minded policies, programs, and practices. The successful candidate may also be expected to teach courses in a distance-learning format. Required Qualifications: * Earned doctoral degree in a relevant field. ABDs will be considered for appointment at a lesser (qualified) rank and salary, upon proof that the applicant's defense of their dissertation will be scheduled within the first year of the appointment. A successful ABD applicant will receive promotion to the rank of Assistant Professor and a salary increment at the start of the semester following the award of the terminal degree. An ABD will be limited to a one-year appointment, subject to renewal for one year only (2 years maximum). * Record of an active program of scholarly and professional activity, including research, publications, and/or participation in professional organizations and a demonstrated willingness and ability to continue this work * Demonstrated experience teaching core Exercise Science courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels (e.g., Exercise Physiology, Exercise Prescription, Kinesiology, and related areas) * Demonstrated experience teaching undergraduate and graduate Exercise Science courses in both in-person and online modalities * Experience contributing to curriculum development and program improvement * Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills * Demonstrated ability to work effectively and collegially with faculty, staff, and administrators Preferred Qualifications: * Ph.D. in Exercise Science or a closely related discipline * Record of scholarly activity, including conference presentations and publications in peer-reviewed journals * Professional experience in industry settings related to human performance and/or clinical practice * Willingness and ability to obtain professional certifications from nationally recognized organizations (e.g., ACSM-EP, NSCA-CSCS) within the first year of employment Salary (Applicant View) $55,000 minimum, plus excellent benefits About Our University SUNY Plattsburgh, home of the Cardinals, is part of the largest comprehensive university system in the United States. The university offers a diverse selection of more than 60 academic programs across three schools - Arts & Sciences, Business & Economics, and Education, Health & Human Services. Many of these programs are highly ranked and carry strong national and regional reputations that allow students to work with highly skilled faculty who prepare them to excel in their chosen fields and industries upon graduation. Our campus prioritizes enrollment growth and stabilization, student success, equity and inclusion, and engagement with our North Country region as our four pillars of success. And we are committed to providing each and every Cardinal student a high quality liberal arts education grounded in academic excellence and a well-rounded college experience. SUNY Plattsburgh is a destination campus located in northern New York between the iconic Adirondack Mountains and Lake Champlain. The campus is a short walk from historic downtown Plattsburgh, New York, where area residents have access to a wide array of arts, food, and events throughout the year, and just over a 1 hour car ride from the cities of Burlington, Vermont, Montreal, Quebec, and Lake Placid, New York, which is best known by locals as a former site of the 1980 Winter Olympic Games. Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes To receive full consideration, supply all requested documents by: 03/08/2026 Special Instructions to Applicants The review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Please include a cover letter of interest, resume/CV, personal statement of teaching philosophy, a statement regarding diversity, equity, and inclusion, unofficial transcripts, and contact information for three professional references. Additional information may be requested at a later step in the process. Official Transcripts from an accredited institution will be required prior to employment. EEO Statement SUNY Plattsburgh is fully committed to excellence through diversity, equity and inclusion, and to supporting a welcoming environment for all students, employees and visitors. As an equal opportunity employer and a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), the university guarantees equitable consideration to all qualified applicants with regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, ability, assigned gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, economic status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction, or any other legally protected status per federal or state laws.

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