Tenure-Track Assistant​/Associate or Full Professor in Exercise Science

Overview

Syracuse University’s David

B. Falk College of Sport invites applications for an Open Rank faculty position in Exercise Science to begin in August 2026 (tenure-track Assistant Professor, tenured Associate Professor, or tenured Full Professor). The Falk College of Sport is the nation’s first and only college at a Carnegie R1 (very high research activity) university focused exclusively on sport-related disciplines. This reflects Syracuse University’s strategic commitment and Falk College’s strategic priorities to sport as a focal point for interdisciplinary scholarship, innovative academic programs, and transformative student experiences.

• Assistant Professor: $80,000 – $115,000
• Associate Professor: $90,000 – $150,000
• Full Professor: $130,000 – $175,000

• Earned doctorate in Exercise Science, Health & Human Performance, or related fields.

• Demonstrated research productivity and scholarly impact appropriate to rank.
• Demonstrated ability (or potential for Assistant Professor candidates) to secure external research funding.

• Conduct rigorous individual and collaborative research that advances exercise science scholarship and establishes or sustains national/international recognition
• Pursue external funding opportunities aligned with research expertise
• Teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in exercise science
• Mentor graduate students
• Provide service to the department, college, university, and profession
• Engage actively with relevant scholarly communities and related industries
• Collaborate with academic units across the university

Physical Requirements:

Not Applicable

Tools/Equipment:
Not Applicable

In addition to completing an online application, please attach a curriculum vitae, cover letter, research statement and reference list.

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