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Job Posting Title:

Assistant Professor of Kinesiology: Health and Physical Education

Position Type:

Faculty

Department:

LSUA ASA - HHS - Education (Arlene Andrepont Duos (00002657))

Work Location:

LSU - Alexandria

Pay Grade:

Academic

Job Description:

Faculty in Kinesiology for Health and Physical Education (Grades K-12)

9-Month Tenure-Track Position

The Kinesiology Program at Louisiana State University in Alexandria (LSUA) seeks applications for Assistant Professor of Kinesiology for Health and Physical Education (Grades K-12). Applicants should be strongly committed to excellence in teaching and to working in an environment that fosters diversity.

Candidates need the ability to use technology effectively in teaching and learning, to work collaboratively, to provide evidence of scholarly activity, and to demonstrate a commitment to public higher education.

The Kinesiology Program at LSUA invites applicants for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level. The program seeks an outstanding faculty member who will contribute to undergraduate programs focusing on basic aspects of kinesiology and health and physical education. The program offers core kinesiology courses taken by all kinesiology majors and four concentrations: health and physical education; health and fitness studies; sports management; and coaching and sport performance. The appointment will begin January 2027.

Assistant Professor Rank

Required Qualifications:

Master's degree in Health and Physical Education (or related area) from an accredited institution including 1& graduate hours in Health and Physical Education
Evidence of collaboration with local school systems, community agencies or other professionals
Evidence of the application of technology
Evidence of scholarly activities

Preferred Qualifications:

ABD or earned doctorate in the discipline from an accredited university
Experience with the delivery of instruction at the university level in online environments
University teaching experience
Coaching experience

Duties and Responsibilities:

Teach a variety of undergraduate kinesiology courses including coaching, health and physical education> and core courses
Collaborate with local school systems, community agencies, or other professionals
Continue professional development in the discipline via professional organization membership and research
Participate in faculty governance, committees, and other events/organizations on campus
Create an engaging learning environment that is effective and encourages student involvement and participation to stimulate earning
Participate in retention and recruitment of prospective students
Perform other responsibilities requested by administration
Advise kinesiology, health and physical education students, and others as assigned

Additional Job Description:

Competencies:

None

Special Instructions:

Application Instructions:

Please attach a Resume/CV, a cover letter, 3 references, and unofficial transcripts. Official transcripts will be required upon hire.
Please attach all transcripts to your application.
A background check is required for hire.

Skills Needed:

Preferred Skills:

Posting Date:

October 2, 2026

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):

Additional Position Information:

Background Check -

An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Benefits -

LSUA offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!

Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.

Essential Position (Y/N):

LSUA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

HCM Contact Information:

Questions or concerns can be directed to the LSU Human Resources Management Office at 318-473-6401 or emailed hr@lsua.edu