Job Description
Assistant Professor - Exercise Science
SUNY Brockport Salary: $59,850.00 - $66,150.00 Annually
Location: SUNY Brockport
Job Type: Faculty Full-Time
Job Number: 2500082
Division: College of Education and Health
Department: Kinesiology, Sport Studies & P E
Opening Date: 09/22/2025
Closing: Bargaining Unit: Founded in 1835, State University of New York (SUNY) Brockport is an exceptional regional comprehensive public university that offers high-quality undergraduate and graduate degree programs in the arts, business, education, health, humanities, social sciences, and STEM. The University's curriculum is grounded in the liberal arts and sciences and emphasizes experiential learning.
Located only a few miles from Lake Ontario in a quaint "Village on the Erie Canal," SUNY Brockport is conveniently situated between the cities of Rochester and Buffalo - the fourth and second largest cities in New York State. Inspiring excellence through growth, engagement, and transformation is our mission. Join the inclusive community of dedicated faculty, staff, and students who together are Building a Better Brockport!
SUNY Brockport has a strong commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an affirmative action equal opportunity employer. We welcome individuality and encourage you to utilize your unique talents and bring your skills as we collaboratively strive to build meaningful lives and vibrant communities.
SUMMARY
The Department of Kinesiology, Sport Studies, and Physical Education (KSSPE) at SUNY Brockport is accepting applications for tenure-track Assistant Professor of Exercise Science to begin August 2026. The Department of KSSPE maintains the largest student enrollment on campus and houses four undergraduate majors (Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Physical Education, and Sport Management). The Exercise Science Major has experienced significant student growth due to its commitment to quality teaching, laboratory-based learning, and consistent scholarship. Visit the department website at Major in Exercise Science: SUNY Brockport .
JOB FUNCTIONS
Teaching (50%)
- Expected 3-3 course load
- Teaches undergraduate courses in the area of exercise science
- Provides quality student advisement
Scholarly Activity (30%)
- Publishes peer-reviewed articles in national or international journals, delivers professional presentations at regional and national conferences, and engages in other scholarly activities
Service (20%)
- Engages in enrollment and retention initiatives as appropriate
- Provides service to the Department, University, Community, and Profession
- Contributes to the maintenance of our dual accreditations with CAAHEP and CASCE
REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Qualifications: - An earned doctorate degree in exercise science/exercise physiology or related field from a college or university accredited by the U.S. Department of Education or an internationally recognized college. ABD candidates will be considered, but must earn their doctoral degree within six months of hire.
- The ability to teach lecture and laboratory courses in the Exercise Science Major
- The ability to provide a supportive and inclusive classroom environment
- The ability to provide quality mentorship to undergraduate students
- The ability to develop and maintain an active research agenda
- The ability to provide service to the university community
Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous college level teaching experience
- Previous record of publications
- Previous record of scholarly presentations
- Current NSCA CSCS certification
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Work Schedule: Variable
Benefits: This position is benefits eligible. Find out more about benefits at Careers@Brockport .
Application Instructions: Visit jobs.hr.brockport.edu to complete an application including your cover letter that addresses required and preferred qualifications, resume/CV, and contact information for three professional references. Please include a statement of research plans.
Best consideration given to those applications submitted by October 30, 2025. Please note, if you have retired from a New York State Public Employee Retirement System (Teachers Retirement System or Employees Retirement System), you may be subject to an earnings limitation. Please familiarize yourself with the rules and regulations when applying for this position.
Background Investigation Statement: All applicants are subject to a pre-employment background check.
Pre-Employment Drug Testing: Pre-employment drug test and DOT physical may be required for positions requiring a valid Class A or B CDL driver's license with passenger endorsement.
Non-Discrimination Statement/Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer: SUNY Brockport does not discriminate. SUNY Brockport is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, or criminal conviction. Employees, students, applicants or other members of the university community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law, or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.
Diversity Statement: SUNY Brockport is committed to creating and maintaining an equitable environment that welcomes, values, and supports individuals and communities who affirm human dignity. The University provides opportunities for engagement, learning, growth, and transformation to foster a diverse, equitable, and inclusive institution.
Reasonable Accommodations: SUNY Brockport provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities, veterans, or wounded warriors where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Office of Human Resources or email your request to Tamara Gouger, AVP for Human Resources and ADA Coordinator, at tgouger@brockport.edu . Determinations or requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
SUNY Brockport is an AA/EEO/ADA employer. The University actively seeks applications from women, veterans, individuals with a disability, members of underrepresented groups or anyone that would enrich the diversity of the University. To apply, please visit jeid-9c97c95e7bd8c84ea996371aa3a1481e
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