Assistant Professor of Kinesiology - Exercise Science

9-month, tenure-track faculty positions at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning August 2027. We seek teacher-scholars who are committed to delivering engaging academic experiences that promote student success through innovative teaching, undergraduate mentorship, and active learning. Successful candidates will establish and maintain active research agendas and engage students in meaningful scholarly experiences, including research and conference presentations. The Department of Kinesiology seeks candidates whose teaching and research expertise align with one or more of the following areas: Biomechanics, Motor Behavior/ Motor Learning/Motor Control, Exercise and Sport Psychology (including Exercise Behavior) and Neuromechanics. We especially encourage candidates whose expertise spans more than one area of the Exercise and Sport Science curriculum or related areas in the Department of Kinesiology to apply. A successful candidate should have an earned doctorate in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, or a closely related field by the time of appointment. ABD candidates will be considered. Candidates should be qualified to teach in both classroom and laboratory settings and provide high-quality instruction in undergraduate Exercise and Sport Science courses. Teaching assignments will align with departmental needs and the successful candidate’s area of expertise. The successful candidate may also have opportunities to teach graduate courses as departmental programs and needs evolve. The Department of Kinesiology is committed to excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service, engaging students through active learning, undergraduate research, internships, and community partnerships. The department fosters a collaborative environment that supports faculty success as teacher-scholars through shared laboratory facilities and equipment, interdisciplinary partnerships, and institutional resources that promote professional growth and development. Seven specialized laboratories, including a new motion capture lab, support research in motor behavior, exercise physiology, nutrition, and sport psychology. The department recently received initial accreditation of its Strength and Conditioning concentration through the Council on Accreditation of Strength and Conditioning Education ( CASCE ), and faculty may contribute to its continued success and accreditation efforts while helping shape the future growth of the department through the development of graduate courses and potential graduate degree programs. Required Qualifications · Earned doctorate in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, or a closely related field by the time of appointment. ABD candidates will be considered. -Exhibit strong potential for excellence in teaching. Preferred Qualifications · Expertise in one or more of the following areas: Biomechanics, Motor Behavior, Motor Learning, Motor Control, Exercise and Sport Psychology, Exercise Behavior, Neuromechanics, or a related area with Kinesiology · Demonstrated potential to develop and maintain an active scholarly agenda that engages undergraduate students in research and scholarship. · Experience teaching in higher education, including the use of effective instructional practices in face-to-face and/or online learning environments. · Experience providing effective mentorship to undergraduate students through research, scholarship, and other high-impact educational experiences. Interested candidates should submit: a letter of application, current curriculum vitae, copies of transcripts of all graduate work (copies are acceptable at this time), statement of teaching philosophy, Research Statement and contact information for least three (3) professional references. All information and material must be submitted electronically at: https://jobs.coastal.edu/postings/122935 . Applicants that are invited for interviews must provide official transcripts of all graduate coursework prior to visiting campus. A review of applications will begin on November 16, 2026 and continue until the position is filled. Please contact Dr. Marcos Daou at mdaou@coastal.edu if you have any questions. 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 12,000 students from 48 states and 53 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. 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 Must hold the appropriate terminal degree or meet the established alternative qualifications, and exhibit strong potential for excellence in teaching. Preferred Qualifications Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Posting Sponsorship Designation Will Employer-based sponsorship be considered for this position? Yes Posting Designation Employer-based sponsorship may be considered for this position, subject to institutional review and applicable law. Work Authorization & Sponsorship for Job Posting Employment at Coastal Carolina University is contingent upon authorization to work in the United States. CCU may consider employer-based visa sponsorship for certain positions; however, sponsorship is discretionary, not guaranteed, and subject to legal, financial, and institutional requirements. CCU rarely sponsors part-time, temporary, staff or non-tenure-track roles and will not sponsor H-1B petitions when the federally required $100,000 fee applies. Posting Detail Information Posting Number F00520P Number of Vacancies 2 Desired Start Date 08/16/2027 Position End Date (if temporary) Job Open Date 10/19/2026 Job Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.coastal.edu/postings/122935 Job Duties Job Duty Teaches students in the classroom, laboratory, and/or studio. Job Duty Prepares content, syllabi, and University Moodle/curricular site for each course and/or lab assigned each semester. Communicates to students after reviewing assignments. Calculates and assigns grades (e.g., mid-term and final) through established procedures listed in the Faculty Manual and University catalog. Tracks and reports absences as directed by the Office of the Registrar. Job Duty Conducts research to create and add to knowledge in a field or produces creative work. Trains students in related research techniques and in creative production. Job Duty Posts and holds regular office hours each week per College and University guidelines. Engages in University-related activities including committee assignments, meetings, ceremonies, events and scholarly pursuits as prescribed in the Faculty Manual. Job Duty Performs other duties as assigned. Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). Applicant Documents Required Documents Cover Letter / Letter of Application Transcripts Curriculum Vitae Reference List Statement of Teaching Philosophy Research Statement Optional Documents Other Document 1 Other Document 2 Other Document 3