Position Details
Position Information
Posting Number
F00549P
Classification Title
Assistant Professor
Position Title
Assistant Professor of Exercise Physiology
GSU Information
Georgia State University is a national model for innovation and opening opportunities for all, among the top five most innovative by U.S. News & World Report, ranked 1st among public universities in undergraduate teaching, the number 1 nonprofit university to award bachelor’s degrees to African American students, 4th in the country for its first-year student experience, and highly ranked for enabling the social and economic mobility of its students. Among the most diverse universities in the nation, Georgia State opens global perspectives as the number 1 U.S. public university sending African American students to study abroad.
A regional gateway to higher education, the five suburban Perimeter College campuses provide more than 30 associate degree pathways. The downtown Atlanta campus offers more than 250 degree programs in 100 fields of study at the undergraduate, graduate and first-professional degree levels.
With five university-wide research centers and numerous centers and institutes at the college and school levels, Georgia State’s interdisciplinary, dynamic and productive research enterprises address major health and societal challenges. It is one of only 146 universities with an R1 designation from the Carnegie Foundation, an honor reserved for the nation’s most active research institutions. Outgoing research expenditures have doubled in the last decade and topped $1.2 billion over the last six years, an indication of the University’s rapid research growth.
Georgia State is vital to the regional economy, with a more than $2.9 billion economic impact, and is also a vital part of Atlanta’s vibrant arts and entertainment community, with highly regarded programs in music, art, creative writing and film, the Rialto Center for the Arts, and the Creative Media Industries Institute that contributes to innovation and the workforce for interactive media and media entrepreneurship.
General information on faculty roles and responsibilities can be obtained from the Faculty Handbook https://faculty.gsu.edu/faculty-handbook/ and the Office of Faculty Affairs website https://faculty.gsu.edu/. All faculty at Georgia State are, as part of their essential job duties, expected to: (1) be physically present on-campus as needed to contribute to Georgia State’s in-person educational experience, and (2) be able to teach in each of the following instructional modalities – in-person, online, or blended/hybrid – as determined by their Department Chair or Dean.
Department
Kinesiology & Health
College
College of Education & Human Development
Campus
Atlanta
Position Type
Full Time Faculty
Posting Type
Internal/External
About the Department
The Department of Kinesiology and Health is home to the Exercise Science undergraduate program, one of the most popular majors at Georgia State University, as well as M.S. and Ph.D. programs in Exercise Science. The Kinesiology and Health Department annually serves over 1,000 graduate and undergraduate students in Exercise Science, Health and Physical Education, and Sports Administration, with a reputation for excellent teaching in a diverse student body. Faculty have a history of securing external funding from the National Institutes of Health, the U.S. Department of State, the U.S. Department of Education, corporations, and various private agencies and organizations. The faculty also collaborate with multiple organizations on and off the university campus. The department supports state-of-the-art research and teaching laboratories in biomechanics, applied physiology, cardiovascular physiology, muscle biology, sports business, and physical education pedagogy.
Position Description
The Department of Kinesiology and Health in the College of Education and Human Development at Georgia State University invites applications for a full-time, 10-month tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin in the Fall of 2027. Seeking candidates with a research focus related to exercise science, applied physiology, or performance. Those with a research focus related to physiology of aging, exercise and nutrition, pulmonary physiology, and strength and conditioning are encouraged to apply.
The faculty member will:
· Develop, pursue, and maintain an externally funded research line.
· Teach undergraduate and graduate level courses in exercise physiology and related areas (2-2 teaching load, teaching summer courses may be available on an annual basis).
· Mentor and direct graduate students’ theses and dissertations.
· Supervise undergraduate student research fellowships or internships.
· Provide service to the department, college, university, and profession.
Required Experience
Required Education
Earned Ph.D. in exercise physiology, exercise science, or a closely related discipline from an accredited institution by the start of the position.
Preferred Qualifications/Experience
· At least two years of post-doctoral training.
· Ongoing record of scholarly work as evidenced by peer-reviewed publications and abstracts / presentations at professional conferences.
· Rigorous and highly productive line of research with strong potential for external funding.
· Excellent teaching experience in exercise science or related areas.
· Research focus on physiological responses in human participants.
· Ability to collaborate with faculty within and outside the department.
· Evidence of prior grant writing and submission.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Licenses, Certifications, or Registrations, etc
N/A
Pre-Employment Requirements
A criminal background check and terminal degree verification is required.
Work Hours
Position may require non-standard hours (including day, evening, online, hybrid, weekend and/or other campus locations).
Salary
TBD
Search Chair Contact info
Dr. Brett Wong, bwong@gsu.edu.
Departmental contact for assistance
Trelley Meyers, tmurray3@gsu.edu or 404-413-8052.
Job Duties
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies
1
Desired Start Date
08/01/2027
Position End Date (if temporary)
Open Date
08/07/2026
Review of Applications Begins
10/19/2026
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions Summary
At the point in which an applicant is invited for an on-campus interview, letters of reference will be requested.
Apply at:
https://facultycareers.gsu.edu/postings/7100
Equal Opportunity Employment Statement
Georgia State University is an equal opportunity employer with regard to veterans and individuals with disabilities and prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual’s race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or protected veteran status.
USG Core Values Statement
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at
https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653 .
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Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents
- Resume/CV
- Letter of Intent/Cover Letter
- Philosophy of Teaching/Teaching Portfolio
- Research Statement/Research Portfolio
Optional Documents
