Assistant Professor or Lecturer in Kinesiology

Texas Lutheran University invites applications for a full time faculty position in the Department of Kinesiology, starting Fall 2026. 

Requirements for the position include:

• Doctoral or Master’s degree in Kinesiology or a closely related discipline. A doctorate is required for the tenure track Assistant Professor role. A Master’s degree merits appointment for a renewable, non tenure track, lecturer role.
• Ability to teach a variety of courses, both introductory and advanced, in the kinesiology curriculum
• Experience and capability in directing the Kieffer Kinesiology Lab at TLU
• Capability and interest in advising student majors for success
• Commitment to working collegially within the department and with representatives of other disciplines and programs on campus
• Desire to cultivate respect, responsibility, and resourcefulness as a role model
• Commitment to continued professional development
• Understanding and support of the mission of Texas Lutheran University

Preference will be given to candidates who meet the required qualifications and offer the following: 

• Experience preparing students for meaningful employment, graduate study, and professional programs
• Experience with the supervision of students in a laboratory or fitness center
• Experience with the National Strength & Conditioning Association Certification
• Experience with human performance testing
• Ability to guide undergraduate experimental research projects using standard laboratory equipment
• Interest and capability to teach in the following areas: 
  • Theory of strength training
  • Exercise and sport psychology
  • Directed studies in the kinesiology laboratory
  • Leadership in coaching and administration
  • Foundations of kinesiology
  • Neuromuscular function and motion analysis
  • Senior research capstone course/projects 
  • Sport and exercise psychology

The Department of Kinesiology offers B.S. degrees in Kinesiology with specializations in exercise science, sport and fitness management, teaching/coaching, and rehabilitation science. The degree can lead to a Master of Athletic Training (M.A.T.) five-year degree for those qualified for admission after completing kinesiology requirements. The Kinesiology department consistently serves over 200 students (third highest at the institution) and has an excellent track record of preparing students for meaningful employment, graduate study, and professional programs. The Kieffer Kinesiology Laboratory has recently been updated with several pieces of testing and analysis equipment and supports student learning and required capstone projects.

Application Process:

To be fully considered for this position, each candidate should submit the following materials:

• Letter of application addressing the above criteria. 
• Current curriculum vitae.
• Statement explaining your teaching philosophy and practice, especially as those relate to inclusive service of TLU’s diverse student body. 
• Statement of research agenda (optional)
• Contact information for three professional references (names, addresses, email addresses, and telephone numbers). 

Please send your submissions to:

Dr. Jim Newberry, Chair, Department of Kinesiology                                                                                    kinesiologysearch@tlu.edu 

Review of applications will begin January 15, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled.

Texas Lutheran University is rigorously committed to inclusion. A Hispanic-Serving Institution with a student body almost 50% Latinx/Hispanic, TLU celebrates a community diverse in many ways. One of the 26 colleges and universities affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, TLU celebrates its strong religious diversity and its deep commitment to academic freedom. For more information, consult https://www.tlu.edu/about-tlu/equity.

TLU is situated at the edge of the Texas Hill Country in the San Antonio-Austin corridor, one of the fastest growing regions in the United States. Primarily undergraduate, TLU also offers a number of graduate programs as well as offsite programs in nursing in Houston and New Braunfels.

Salary and benefits are competitive. TLU is an equal opportunity employer (EOE).