Assistant Professor in Exercise Psychology

Job description

Position Title:Assistant Professor in Exercise Psychology


Appointment Type:Faculty


Job Description:
Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:

The Department of Kinesiology in the College of Health and Human Sciences at Iowa State University invites applications for a tenure-track, Assistant Professor position from individuals with expertise in exercise psychology, behavioral interventions, or related clinical / public health applications of Kinesiology.

The Department has built capacity in behaviorally-focused, clinical, and translational research and seeks to attract a colleague with expertise in behavioral research to further strengthen and collaborate in this research area.

Faculty in this area have active federal funding (NIH and CDC) and the collaborative opportunities are further enhanced by a formalized partnership between the ISU Translational Research Network (U-TuRN) and the Iowa Community HUB, a statewide community care hub focused on disseminating evidence-based programs through clinical / community partnerships.




The person who fills this position is expected to develop an externally funded research program, publish in scholarly journals, integrate expertise into teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, and provide relevant University and professional service.

The department is particularly interested in candidates who can demonstrate that their research and teaching expertise will complement and extend the expertise in exercise psychology now available within the Department of Kinesiology.

The successful applicant will have strong departmental support, excellent research infrastructure (including acute exercise and exercise intervention facilities), collaborative opportunities with relevant units on- and off-campus, and a supportive, collegial work environment.

Applicants are encouraged to review the ISU Strategic Plan to learn more about priorities and values at Iowa State University: https://strategicplan.iastate.edu/wp-content/themes/strategic-plan/pdfs/StrategicPlan.pdf


Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship.

Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.





Required Minimum Qualifications:
+ PhD degree in Kinesiology or related field.

Degree must be conferred by appointment start date.
+ Evidence of a focused research program as demonstrated by publication record with evidence of potential for continuous external research support and impact on the candidate’s field



Preferred Qualifications:
+ Relevant postdoctoral experience
+ Involvement in seeking extramural funding
+ Demonstrated ability in college/university teaching is preferred, however all candidates who fulfill the required minimum qualifications are encouraged to apply
+ Focus on exercise psychology related research with clinically relevant or translational research applications



Department/Program & College Description:

The Department of Kinesiology is one of five academic units in the College of Health and Human Sciences and offers B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees in kinesiology.

The department has approximately 1100 undergraduate and 75 graduate students, making it one of the largest academic departments at Iowa State.

Through our teaching, research, service, and outreach efforts, the Department of Kinesiology strives to promote health and wellbeing by creating and disseminating knowledge about physical activity and healthy living to improve the lives of citizens of Iowa, the United States, and the world.

The expertise and interests of our nationally recognized faculty are diverse and reflect biomechanical, pedagogical, physiological, psychological, and sociocultural perspectives of physical activity, exercise, and health.

Visit the Department of Kinesiology website ( https://www.kin.hs.iastate.edu/ ) and the U-TuRN website for more details.


Department Unit/Website: https://kin.hs.iastate.edu/


Proposed Start Date:August 16, 2025


Number of Months Employed Per Year:09 Month Work Period


Time Type:Full time


Application Instructions:
To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application.

Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter3) Contact Information for Three References

4) Research Statement

5) Teaching Statement

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Please Note: To receive full consideration, applications should be received by March 20 , 2025 .




If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.

If you have questions about this position or the Department of Kinesiology, please email Dr. Greg Welk at gwelk@iastate.edu (jdmeyer3@iastate.edu) .

Why Choose ISU?Iowa State Faculty enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:• Retirement benefits, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans• Generous leave plans• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)• Life insurance and long-term disability• Flexible Spending Accounts• Various voluntary benefits and discounts• Employee Assistance Program• Wellbeing program


Original Posting Date: February 13, 2025


Posting Close Date:


Job Requisition Number:R16408



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