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Assistant Professor – Exercise Science
1 month ago
Assistant Professor – Exercise Science
Job no: 519138Work type: On Campus
Location: Normal, Illinois
Title: Assistant Professor – Exercise Science
Employee Classification: Asst Professor
Division Name: Academic Affairs
College/Unit: College of Applied Science and Technology
Department: School of Kinesiology and Recreation
Campus Location: Normal, IL
Job Summary
The School of Kinesiology and Recreation invites applications for an Assistant Professor in Exercise Science to begin August 16, 2025. The School of Kinesiology and Recreation is committed to increasing the diversity of the campus community. ISU recognizes that a diverse faculty, staff, and student body enriches the educational experiences of the entire campus and greater community. Candidates who have experience working with a diverse range of faculty, staff, and students, and who can contribute to the climate of inclusivity are especially welcomed to apply.
ISU is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive academic environment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
1) TEACHING: Provide quality instruction in a variety of undergraduate (, Exercise Programming, Exercise Electrocardiography, Fitness Management) and graduate courses in Exercise Physiology. Direct graduate research projects and theses.
2) SCHOLARSHIP: Develop a focused area of scholarship that culminates in nationally refereed publications and presentations and be involved in scholarly projects with faculty and students. Applying for external grants is expected to supplement KNR support for research and graduate assistant funding.
3) SERVICE: Participate in College, School, and Program faculty meetings and activities. Serve on Program, School, College, and/or University Committees and contribute to State and/or National/International professional organizations. Advise majors regarding general career options and professional matters.
APPOINTMENT: Tenure track, nine-month position with the possibility of summer teaching. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience with a comprehensive benefits package.
Additional Information
EXERCISE SCIENCE PROGRAM: The Exercise Science Program is a part of the School of Kinesiology and Recreation (), located in the College of Applied Science and Technology (). The School of Kinesiology and Recreation is housed within the state of the art Student Fitness Center and McCormick Hall building, which opened in January, 2011. The School offers two undergraduate sequences in Exercise Science: Health and Human Performance and Applied Health Professions. The first of these sequences prepares students for careers in corporate, commercial, community, and clinical fitness fields (including cardiac rehabilitation), as well as strength and conditioning, while the second prepares students for further education in fields such as physical therapy, occupational therapy, physician’s assistant, athletic training, nursing, and other allied health areas. The ideal candidate should demonstrate a capacity to significantly contribute to the delivery and strength of these sequences.
EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY TEACHING/RESEARCH LABORATORY: The Exercise Physiology (EP) laboratory ( ) is strategically located on the ground level of the School of Kinesiology and Recreation in McCormick Hall, which is connected via skywalk to the Illinois State University Student Fitness Center. The lab space consists of six rooms: 1) A metabolic lab space including Cosmed Quark and K5 metabolic systems, a Vyntus metabolic system, and multiple EKG systems with dedicated treadmills and a Tango blood pressure system 2) a body composition room with Styku, InBody and Tanita scales, Bod Pod and hydrodensitometry system, 3) a Hologics DXA system room, 4) the Fit Lab, outfitted as a “mini-gym,” 5) classroom, and 6) general purpose/storage room. Additional equipment includes numerous Monark cycle ergometers with Wingate software, Lange skinfold calipers, spirometer, an assortment of physical activity monitors (, Polar E600, Polar Unite, and Actigraph accelerometers) and blood lipid, lactate and glucose analyzers. The laboratory space is designated to support student and faculty research, teaching, and service, with the assistance of a lab coordinator and two graduate assistants. The Exercise Physiology lab is also home to ISU’s Exercise is Medicine on Campus program.
BIOMECHANICS LABORATORY: The biomechanics lab studies the forces acting on a living body and the patterns of movement caused by the forces. It provides insight to improving skill performance, understanding the process of skill development, and identifies the etiology of overuse injuries. The laboratory includes an AMTI Force Platform System; technology to capture movement including high-speed optical data and the Peak Motus Optical Capture System; electromyography to record electrical activity present in muscle; various instrumentation including electrodes, amplifiers, and data analysis tools; and custom lab software.
PSYCHOLOGY OF SPORT AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY TEACHING/RESEARCH AREA: This space contains a lab, a conference room, and a consultation room. The lab suite is used to conduct research on the role of psychological factors in explaining human motivation, performance, learning, and physical activity. It also provides mental skills consultations to athletes. The laboratory area includes a range of equipment including a golf swing analyzer, a golf hitting cage, a putting surface, and a variety of instruments to study movement, such as stability platforms, pedalos, and reaction time analyzers.
ILLINOIS STATE UNIVERSITY: , was founded in 1857 as Illinois’ first public university. We enroll approximately 21,000 students in six colleges. Our new strategic plan, Excellence by Design: 2024-2029, lists our seven core values: Excellence in Teaching, Learning, and Scholarship; Individualized Attention; Equity, Diversity, Access, and Belonging; Collaboration; Community and Civic Engagement; Respect; and Integrity. By acting on these values, we create a learning environment that results in our university being the first-choice public university in Illinois for high-achieving, motivated students who seek an individualized educational experience combined with the resources of a large university. Learn more about Illinois State’s Metrics of Excellence at
BLOOMINGTON-NORMAL: Illinois State University is located in the growing twin cities of Bloomington and Normal, with a metro population of approximately 172,000. The community is also home to Illinois Wesleyan University, Heartland Community College, St. Joseph Medical Center, Carle BroMenn Medical Center, COUNTRY Financial, State Farm Insurance’s International Headquarters, Central Illinois Regional Airport, and electric truck manufacturer Rivian Motors. The community has distinguished itself for its outstanding school systems, and its citizens’ high level of educational attainment, as well as its parks and recreation, health care, vibrant fine arts scene, job growth, economic opportunity, historic sites, and low crime rates. Bloomington made Livability’s top 100 Best Places to Live (2024) and ranked No. 3 on College Values Online’s list of Best Small College Towns in America (2024). Bloomington-Normal is conveniently located about three hours from Indianapolis; two hours from both Chicago and St. Louis; and an hour from Peoria, Champaign-Urbana, Decatur, and Springfield. Many of these locations are accessible from Bloomington-Normal via Amtrak, which is located one block from Illinois State’s campus.
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