What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor position at Purdue University?
Job Summary
The Department of Health & Kinesiology at Purdue University seeks applicants for an academic-year (9-month) clinical faculty (non-tenure track) position (Assistant/Associate Clinical Professor) with a focus in clinical exercise physiology beginning August 17, 2026. The successful candidate will teach in the Clinical Exercise Physiology (CEXP) graduate program and the BS in Kinesiology program. An ability to contribute to our Health and Wellness Coaching specialization is preferred but not required. The successful candidate will work with program and department leadership to develop and implement the CEXP concentration within our MS in Health and Kinesiology degree. In addition, the candidate will contribute to program accreditation. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a collaborative team at a leading public institution.
Education
Applicants must hold a master’s or doctoral (preferred but not required) degree in Clinical Exercise Physiology or a related field (e.g. Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Exercise Physiology, Health and Human Performance) by the time of employment and provide evidence of teaching experience.
Experience
Applicants must have experience in applied exercise physiology and/or clinical exercise physiology. American College of Sports Medicine Clinical Exercise Physiologist (ACSM-CEP) certification and evidence of success working with high-risk populations preferred.
Application Process
- A curriculum vita
- Letter of interest describing teaching experience in higher education and/or experience in a clinical education setting
- Statement on Teaching Philosophy
- Statement on Approach to Clinical Practice
- Three letters of reference (sent separately by the recommender)
Three letters of reference should be sent electronically (by the recommender) to Mrs. Christy Daugherty at daugher2@purdue.edu.
The application review process will begin November 17, 2025 and the position will be open until it is filled.
Questions about the position can be sent to Dr. Tim Gavin at gavin1@purdue.edu.
A background check is required for employment in this position.
About the Department of Health and Kinesiology
The Department of Health & Kinesiology is one of nine units in the College of Health & Human Sciences and is home to 23 full-time faculty, 650 undergraduate students, and 80 graduate students. We offer a BS in Kinesiology with concentrations in Sports Medicine, Sport Management, and Clinical Exercise Physiology. Our graduate programs include the MS in Athletic Training, MS in Sport Management, MS in Health and Kinesiology, and PhD in Health and Kinesiology. Some of our programs are offered in both West Lafayette and Indianapolis.
About Purdue University and Our Community
Purdue University is one of the nation’s leading land grant universities with a full range of academic majors, over 50,000 students, more than 10,000 employees, and ranked among the leading research institutions in the country. Purdue is located in West Lafayette, Indiana within easy driving distance of both Indianapolis and Chicago. The greater Lafayette/West Lafayette community ( http://www.homeofpurdue.com ) has a population of approximately 200,000, and a low cost of living.
Purdue University is an equal opportunity/equal access university.