Job description

The Kinesiology Department at Southwestern University invites applications for a full-time teaching position, classified as a staff with faculty rank, to teach a 3-3 course load. The position will start in August 2026. Successful candidates will demonstrate a commitment to teaching undergraduate courses, including introductory-level kinesiology courses, anatomy and physiology, and courses in the candidate’s area of expertise. Candidates with expertise in clinical or environmental exercise physiology are encouraged to apply. The department is especially interested in attracting candidates who use inclusive teaching methodologies and are interested in mentoring students in their area of research interests. The successful candidate will be expected to actively contribute to university and departmental service and to participate in academic advising and retention initiatives, including high-impact experiences.

Starting annual salary for 9-month position: $60,000. The final offer for the successful candidate will be commensurate with experience and may exceed this figure. Teaching in Southwestern University summer school provides faculty with an opportunity to supplement their income during the summer months.

Southwestern University (Georgetown, Texas) is a selective undergraduate residential liberal arts institution in the greater Austin area. Established in 1840, Southwestern enrolls approximately 1,500 students and maintains a student-faculty ratio of 11 to 1. The University provides a highly interdisciplinary, integrated, and holistic education that values high-impact learning experiences, including study abroad, internships, faculty-student research, and community-engaged learning. Additional information about the University can be found at our website: www.southwestern.edu.

At Southwestern University we are committed to fostering an environment where every individual feels respected, valued, and empowered. We believe that a thriving community is built on the strength of varying perspectives and experiences, and we strive to create an atmosphere of mutual respect and understanding. Our actions are guided by a commitment to fairness, openness, and the belief that our differences are what make us stronger as a whole.

In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, proof of authorization to work in the United States will be required at the time appointment begins.

All offers of employment are contingent on successful completion of the University’s Background Check Policy process.

Southwestern University is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.

We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at [email protected].

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How to apply

Candidates with a PhD are preferred, but must possess a minimum of a Master’s Degree in Kinesiology or closely related field. To apply, candidates should submit the following initial materials to Interfolio (apply.interfolio.com/175716)

• a cover letter addressing your interest in teaching at an undergraduate institution
• a curriculum vitae
• a statement of teaching philosophy that summarizes your goals for student learning as well as the methods you will use to help students achieve them
• The contact information of three references

Email and paper applications will not be accepted. Review of applications will begin on November 9th and will continue until the position is filled.