Job description

Location: Youngstown, OH

Job Type: Full-time Faculty

Job Number: 202500136

Division: Academic Affairs

Department: Kinesiology and Sport Science

Opening Date: 07/25/2025

Bargaining Unit Status: Ohio Education Association (OEA)

Salary Grade: ASST

Full-time Equivalency: 1

Summary of Position

Teaches a variety of courses such as exercise physiology, exercise physiology laboratory, exercise testing and prescription, and works collaboratively with constituents to assist with program administration. Engages in scholarly activities that contribute to the advancement of discipline, such as conducting research, publishing in peer-reviewed journals, and pursuing external grant opportunities.

Participates in service to the department, university, and professional community. Mentors students, contributes to curriculum development, participates in committee work, and engages with professional organizations to promote the field of respiratory care.

Position Information

Plans, organizes, teaches, and provides feedback to promote and direct student success. Responds to students in a timely manner. Communicates with students, departments, and university officials via university provided tools and resources.

An Institution of Opportunity: YSU inspires individuals, enhances futures, and enriches lives.

As a student-centered university, Youngstown State University’s mission is to provide innovative lifelong learning opportunities that will inspire individuals, enhance futures and enrich lives. YSU inspires individuals by cultivating a curiosity for life-long learning; enhances the futures of our students by empowering them to discover, disseminate and apply their knowledge; and enriches the region by fostering collaboration and the advancement of civic, scientific, and technological development. YSU’s culture of enrichment flourishes in our intellectually diverse, accessible, and quality education.

The Department of Health Professions at Youngstown State University has a dynamic and innovative faculty team dedicated to excellence in teaching, research, and service. Expectations include a commitment to student-centered learning, a track record of or potential for scholarly productivity, and the ability to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary academic environment. This position provides an exciting opportunity to shape the future of exercise science education while contributing to the mission of Youngstown State University.

Work Schedule: Typically, Monday through Friday, including some evenings, and the possibility of some weekend days.

Qualifications and Competencies

Required Certifications, Training, and/or Licensures: None

Minimum Qualifications: A doctoral degree in exercise physiology or related field or an exceptional ABD candidates will be considered with a letter of support from their dissertation chair attesting that all degree requirements other than the dissertation defense have been completed and that the chair expects the candidate to have the Ph.D. conferred within six months of appointment.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience securing external funding through grants or other sources.

How to apply

Please upload all transcripts as one PDF file.

At time of hire, all candidates must provide official transcripts. Official transcripts must be provided in an unopened, sealed envelope and must bear the embossed or raised college seal, date and Registrar’s signature.