Job description

Now Hiring! Assistant Professor of Kinesiology
* Location: Department of Kinesiology
* Schedule: M-F: hours and days are dependent on class schedule
* Pay: $58,000-$67,000 annual salary, commensurate with experience
* Position Type: long-term, non-tenure-track faculty appointment (potential to be converted to tenure-track)

Why Join Canisius University

Canisius University serves approximately 2,500 undergraduate and graduate students. As a Catholic and Jesuit University, Canisius has its foundation in the fundamental values of academic excellence, leadership, faith and social justice. Canisius is committed to educating and preparing men and women to become leaders in their professions and their communities, and in service to humanity. The University is an equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting, supporting, and fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students.

About the Buffalo/Niagara Region:

The university is located in Buffalo, New York, an affordable city with many cultural amenities and historic attractions (see the Buffalo Niagara Visitors Center and Canisius’ About Buffalo Page for more details). Buffalo is within easy driving distance to many additional cultural and scenic attractions including Toronto, Niagara Falls, Alleghany State Park, Letchworth and the Adirondacks, to name a few. In addition, the Buffalo Niagara International airport is served by all the major airlines and several low-cost airlines (Jet Blue, Southwest, etc.). In addition, although Buffalo has a reputation for high snowfall, the city is actually located north of the snow-belt area, providing access to several ski resorts.

What We Offer:

* Salary: $58,000-$67,000 annual salary, commensurate with experience

* Comprehensive Insurance Benefits – Health, Dental, Vision, Life and Long-Term Disability available the first of the month after the employee’s date of hire
* 403(b) with Company Contribution – Plan for your future with confidence – contribution from the university is available after one year of employment
* Tuition Benefits – Available for full-time employees and their qualified dependents

*Please note that the compensation information is a good faith estimate of the base pay for this position. The selected candidate’s compensation package for this position will be provided during the interview process.

Your Role as Assistant Professor of Kinesiology

The Department of Kinesiology at Canisius University invites applications for a teaching faculty position to begin in the Fall 2026 Semester. This position is long-term and non-tenure track at this time but has the potential to be converted to a tenure-track position in the future.

The Department of Kinesiology, housed in the School of Behavioral and Health Studies, offers a fully online Master’s degree in Exercise Science, an Advanced Certificate in Sports Performance, two face-to-face Bachelor’s degrees in Health & Wellness and Sports & Exercise Health Care and a minor in Strength & Conditioning. There are approximately 130 full- and part-time students in the programs and three core faculty members. Long-term faculty members are expected to participate in research and scholarly activities, provide academic advisement to students, and engage in service to the department, university, and community.

What You Need to Succeed:

* Qualifications:

• PhD in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Public Health, Sports Medicine, or a closely related field required or must have degree completed within one year of the date of hire.
• Experience and licensure or certification from the National Athletic Trainer’s Association, American College of Sports Medicine, National Strength and Conditioning Association or similar organization preferred.
• Teaching experience in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Public Health, Sports Medicine, or a closely related field.
• Teaching and research interests may include global and community public health, exercise science, strength and conditioning or sports medicine.
• Preferred that applicants exhibit potential for publication of scholarly research in the fields of public health and/or kinesiology.
• Must possess strong identity as a teacher, scholar, and mentor with a record of active membership/engagement in exercise science related organizations.
• Must be familiar and comfortable teaching in person as well as remotely.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States.

Important Information:
* Canisius University participates in E-Verify to confirm employment authorization. The E-Verify process is completed alongside the Form I-9 on or before your first day of work. For more details, visit www.uscis.gov] and search “E-Verify.”

Canisius University, a Catholic and Jesuit University, has as its foundation the fundamental values of academic excellence, leadership, faith and social justice. Canisius is committed to educating and preparing men and women to become leaders in their professions and their communities, and in service to humanity. The university is an equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting, supporting, and fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff and students.

Take the next step in your career with Canisius University-where excellence meets opportunity.

Contact Information:

Questions can be directed to Dr. Karl F. Kozlowski, Chair of the Search Committee, [email protected].

Posted Range

USD $58,000.00 – USD $67,000.00 /Yr.

How to apply

To apply, please go to https://www.canisius.edu/about-canisius/employment-canisius –

*Interested candidates should submit the following application materials:

• A letter of interest (addressed to Search Committee) including qualifications, a summarized description of professional experience, teaching philosophy, research agenda, and engagement with Canisius’s Jesuit mission
• Curriculum vitae
• Three professional letters of reference along with their contact information (references will not be contacted without the candidate’s permission)

Application Deadline:
Review of completed applications will begin on December 1, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled.

The Office of Human Resources at Canisius University utilizes an online recruitment management system.

Individuals who need reasonable accommodation under the ADA in order to participate in the search process should contact the office of human resources at (716) 888-2240.