Assistant Professor – Strength and Conditioning

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Salary Range: $63,770-$66,960

Is this a temporary position?

NoPosition Summary

The Kinesiology Department at the State University of New York at Cortland invites applications for a full-time tenure-track assistant professor with knowledge of and the ability to apply the Council on Accreditation of Strength and Conditioning Education (CASCE) standards. Responsibilities include serving as the Program Director and Field Experience Coordinator of the CASCE accredited Strength and Conditioning for Human Performance undergraduate program, teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, research, academic advisement, and service.

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Salary Range: $63,770-$66,960What makes SUNY Cortland a great place to work?

  • Our positions provide predictable salary progressions, and many offer permanency.
  • Generous benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance, various retirement program options, paid family leave and/or parental leaves, flexible spending and dependent care accounts, long term disability and tuition reimbursement.
  • SUNY Cortland prioritizes work-life balance and well-being in all forms. The university’s state-of-the-art Student Life Center is free for employees to use, with membership options for families. SUNY Cortland’s Child Care Center welcomes the children of employees and community members, as space allows. Alternate work schedules are available with a supervisor’s approval.
  • Professional development opportunities exist through training, continuing education programs, tuition reimbursement and conference travel, based on funding.
  • Cortland County and surrounding areas offer easy access to arts, entertainment, outdoor recreation and much more. Experience Cortland dives deep into the region’s offerings

Major Responsibilities

Teaching:

  • Provide instruction at both the undergraduate and graduate levels in strength and conditioning
  • Advise/mentor undergraduate and graduate students

Scholarship/Research:

  • Implement an active research agenda that leads to nationally/internationally refereed publications and presentations
  • Pursue external funding for research
  • Direct graduate/undergraduate research projects

Service:

  • Program Director for the CASCE accredited Strength and Conditioning for Human Performance program
  • Field Experience Coordinator for the CASCE accredited Strength and Conditioning for Human Performance program
  • Provide service to the department, university, and professional organizations

Functional and Supervisory Relationships

This position reports to the academic department chair and works closely with department faculty.Required Qualifications

  • Earned doctorate in the Kinesiology field. Candidates who are ABD may be considered with expected completion of the doctorate within one year from appointment date
  • Hold a current Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) credential from the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA)

Preferred Qualifications

  • Specialization in strength and conditioning
  • Experience in delivering undergraduate and/or graduate coursework aligned with CASCE curriculum standards
  • Experience supervising academic requirements of students performing internships
  • Experience with curriculum and/or program development
  • Experience with the CASCE standards as a program director and/or field experience coordinator

About the University

A top public university of approximately 6,600 students located in the geographic center of New York State, SUNY Cortland provides accessible, affordable education to students from across the U.S. body. One of 13 comprehensive universities in the State University of New York system, SUNY Cortland prides itself on its rigorous undergraduate and graduate programs in the liberal arts, sciences, education, and professional studies. For more than 150 years, SUNY Cortland has provided unmistakable value for students seeking a well-rounded academic, athletic, and social experience. The University ranks among the top campuses in the nation on Money magazine’s “Best Colleges for Your Money List,” fields a powerhouse Division III athletics program and boasts an impressive network of alumni making a difference in education, business, government, fitness, medicine and many other fields.EEO Statement

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SUNY Cortland is an AA/EEO/ADA employer and encourages applications from women, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and members of underrepresented groups.Posting Number: F25012

Review Start Date: 09/15/2025