Assistant Professor - Kinsesiology

Position Overview

The College of Education (COE) at Butler University invites applications for a full-time, nine-month tenure-track faculty position with a start date of August 2026. The successful candidate will be a dynamic, motivated, and collaborative faculty member who will recruit and teach undergraduate students in the Kinesiology program, support and contribute to our Human Performance Lab, collaborate with the Butler Institute for Sports & Entertainment, and liaise with Athletics and the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. Students in the Kinesiology major may choose to add concentrations in Pre-professional Studies, Applied Human Performance, and/or Sport Coaching. 

Responsibilities

• Teach on-campus courses each semester. Teaching load may include classes in the Kinesiology major, the Sport Coaching minor, and/or the Butler University core curriculum
• Serve as an academic advisor for undergraduate students
• Engage in scholarship aligned with COE expectations for positive progress toward tenure
• Provide service to the Kinesiology Program, College, University, and broader professional community
• Contribute to building an inclusive learning environment that provides equal opportunity for success to all 

Required qualification

Earned doctorate from an accredited university in Kinesiology, Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology, Sport Science, or Health Sciences, or a related discipline

Preferred qualifications

While not everyone may meet all preferred qualifications, the ideal candidate will bring many of the following:

• Expertise in Exercise Physiology and/or Strength & Conditioning
  • Preparation to teach courses such as Measurement and Evaluation in Physical Activity, Sport, and Exercise; Kinesiology; Exercise Physiology; Strength and Conditioning Training
  • A line of scholarship that can utilize the Human Performance Lab and involve undergraduate students in all aspects of the research process 
• Specialized certifications such as Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), Certified Athletic Trainer, and/or Certified Mental Performance Coach 
• Interest and experience in responsive, human-centered, and experiential education 
• Interest in innovative program delivery and development
• Ability to support learners from a variety of backgrounds with strong, student-centered instructional methods
• Alignment with the COE Shared Commitments and the mission of Butler University

 

To apply, candidates must submit:

• A letter of application outlining qualifications and interest in the position. 
• Curriculum vitae.
• Names, titles, and contact information of three professional references who can speak to the candidate’s excellence as an instructor.

 

Screening of applicants will begin on September 22, 2025, and continue until the position is filled. For priority review, applicants should submit their application by October 1, 2025. For questions related to this position, please contact Alexis Methner at amethner@butler.edu. For more information about the College of Education, please visit our website at https://www.butler.edu/coe.  

Butler University is a private, nationally recognized comprehensive university encompassing seven colleges: Arts, Business, Communication, Education, Liberal Arts & Sciences, Pharmacy & Health Sciences and Founder's College. Approximately 4,500 undergraduate and 1,000 graduate and doctoral students are enrolled at Butler, representing 46 states and 24 countries.
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