College of Human Sciences & Education
School of Kinesiology
Assistant Professor of Professional Practice (2 positions)
The School of Kinesiology announces the availability of two full-time (9-month non-tenure track) Assistant Professor of Professional Practice for our online offerings. The primary duties for this position include the development and instruction of undergraduate courses in Kinesiology with a concentration in health and health promotion. The successful candidate will have a background that supports involvement in kinesiology, allied health professions, or related areas and will have a commitment to scholarly teaching excellence and service to the profession as well as strong interpersonal communication skills. The preferred appointment date will be effective August 15, 2026, but is negotiable.
Websites: The LSU website address is www.lsu.edu. The School of Kinesiology website address is lsu.edu/kinesiology.
Required Qualifications: Earned doctorate or clinical doctorate in Kinesiology or a related field with teaching experience in core subjects in Kinesiology, evidence of ability to advise undergraduate students, strong communication skills with a desire to mentor undergraduate students who are remote, experience with the development and teaching of online courses.
Responsibilities: (1) Developing undergraduate online courses related to kinesiology, in particular core classes in kinesiology (biomechanics, exercise physiology, motor development, motor learning, neuromotor control, and/or research methods), (2) Teaching undergraduate online courses related to kinesiology, in particular core classes in kinesiology (biomechanics, exercise physiology, motor development, motor learning, neuromotor control, and/or research methods) (3) advise and mentor students in the online health and health promotion concentration, (4) service on School, College, University, and Profession-based committees as appropriate. The faculty member will contribute to the vision and mission to the School of Kinesiology.
Rank: Assistant Professor of Professional Practice.
Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Application Deadline: Evaluation of applications will begin ASAP and will continue until the position is filled.
Application Procedures: Applications should include a letter of application, a teaching philosophy, an example of course evaluations, a current curriculum vita, copies of graduate study transcripts, and the names and contact information for three references. The application materials should be submitted online.
Questions should be directed to:
Dr. J. Michael Martinez
Search Committee Chair, Associate Professor
Associate Director & Director of Online Programs, School of Kinesiology
School of Kinesiology
2126 HP Long Field House
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LA 70803-7101
Phone: 225-578-8638
E-mail: jmmartinez@lsu.edu
Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.
Benefits - LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!
Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.
All candidates must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and maintain that valid work authorization throughout employment. Changes in laws, regulations, or government policies may impact the university’s ability to employ individuals in certain positions.
For questions or concerns related to updating your application with attachments (e.g., resumes, RS:17 documents), date of birth, or reactivating applications, please contact the LSU Human Resources Management Office at 225-578-8200 or email HR@lsu.edu. For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact the department using the information provided in the Special Instructions section of this job posting.