ACU is affiliated with the fellowship of the Church of Christ. This position requires the employee to be a professing Christian and to be willing to support the Christian mission of ACU.
The Department of Kinesiology and Nutrition at Abilene Christian University is inviting applications for an Associate Professor of Kinesiology to teach in the Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology degree. A candidate with a doctoral degree is required. This is a nine-month full-time tenure-track faculty position beginning August 9, 2026. The Department of Kinesiology and Nutrition is committed to building a team of diverse faculty that represents our community, student population, and those we serve. General duties will be to teach a variety of Kinesiology courses, mentor undergraduate students, and nurture experiential learning and interprofessional education. The successful candidate will demonstrate commitment to quality education of undergraduate Kinesiology students through excellent teaching within the classroom and in the laboratory while fostering a Christ-centered environment.
ACU does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, sex, disability, genetic information, national or ethnic origin in employment opportunities, in keeping with applicable state and federal law.
ACU is committed to maintaining a safe and secure campus environment and protecting the university's financial and physical assets. Therefore, Abilene Christian University conducts background checks on all candidates for employment in security sensitive positions. As a current employee, it will be determined if you need an additional background check upon your hire.
Skills Required
- Doctoral degree in Kinesiology or a related field
- Professing Christian and willing to support Abilene Christian University's Christian mission
- Ability to teach undergraduate Kinesiology courses and provide laboratory/experiential instruction
- Eligibility for a nine-month, full-time tenure-track faculty appointment
What We Do
Abilene Christian University is a private, comprehensive Christian university in Abilene, Texas. It educates approximately 6,700 students annually from across the United States and 42 nations, offering undergraduate, master's, specialist, and doctoral programs. Its mission centers on preparing Christ-centered, global leaders through broad academic offerings, including more than 175 undergraduate areas of study and extensive graduate education across online and residential formats.
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