What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant, Associate, or Full Teaching Professor in Exercise Physiology position at University of Missouri-Columbia?
Job Description
The University of Missouri invites applications for a non-tenure track teaching faculty position in Exercise Physiology at the rank of Assistant Teaching Professor, Associate Teaching Professor, or Teaching Professor, depending on qualifications and experience.
Position Responsibilities
The successful candidate will teach undergraduate exercise and fitness courses, with potential teaching assignments in graduate programs. Committee service is expected with possible opportunities in undergraduate program management. Courses may be delivered in face-to-face, hybrid, or online formats. The position is focused primarily on teaching and instructional excellence.
Department and University Context
The position is housed in the Division of Food, Nutrition, and Exercise Sciences, within the College of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources. The mission of the department is to improve the health of Missourians and the broader population through teaching, research, and outreach related to food, nutrition and physical activity. The department values excellence in instruction and prepares students for careers that promote human health and physical activity. Additional information about the Division of Food, Nutrition, and Exercise Sciences is available at: https://cafnr.missouri.edu/divisions/food-nutrition-and-exercise-sciences/
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Application Materials Should Include
Application Deadline
Review of applications will begin immediately, with preferential consideration given to applications received by May 15, 2026. Applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled.
Contact Information
For Additional Information About The Position, Please Contact
Dr. Dojin Ryu, Division Director (dryu@missouri.edu)
or
Dr. Cathi Peterson, Search Committee Chair (petersonca@missouri.edu)
Other Information
Columbia, Missouri: Columbia is consistently ranked among the top small cities to live in America. A vibrant university town located midway between St. Louis and Kansas City, Columbia offers a low cost of living, is home to nationally renowned public schools, higher education, and excellent health care. University of Missouri Health Care (UMHC) is an academic health care system operated by the University of Missouri System. UMHC includes six hospitals and offers more than 50 primary and specialty clinics. Columbia has easy access to major international airports from Columbia, St. Louis and Kansas City.
Benefit Eligibility
This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
To request ADA accommodations, please call the Director of Accessibility and ADA at 573-884-7278.
The University of Missouri invites applications for a non-tenure track teaching faculty position in Exercise Physiology at the rank of Assistant Teaching Professor, Associate Teaching Professor, or Teaching Professor, depending on qualifications and experience.
Position Responsibilities
The successful candidate will teach undergraduate exercise and fitness courses, with potential teaching assignments in graduate programs. Committee service is expected with possible opportunities in undergraduate program management. Courses may be delivered in face-to-face, hybrid, or online formats. The position is focused primarily on teaching and instructional excellence.
Department and University Context
The position is housed in the Division of Food, Nutrition, and Exercise Sciences, within the College of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources. The mission of the department is to improve the health of Missourians and the broader population through teaching, research, and outreach related to food, nutrition and physical activity. The department values excellence in instruction and prepares students for careers that promote human health and physical activity. Additional information about the Division of Food, Nutrition, and Exercise Sciences is available at: https://cafnr.missouri.edu/divisions/food-nutrition-and-exercise-sciences/
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- A PhD in Exercise Physiology or a closely related discipline by the time of appointment.
- Demonstrated record of quality instruction at the undergraduate and/or graduate level
- Professional certification such as American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), or comparable credentials
- Experience teaching in both in-person and online instructional modalities
Application Materials Should Include
- Curriculum vitae
- Statement of teaching philosophy and educational interests
- Names and contact information for three professional references
Application Deadline
Review of applications will begin immediately, with preferential consideration given to applications received by May 15, 2026. Applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled.
Contact Information
For Additional Information About The Position, Please Contact
Dr. Dojin Ryu, Division Director (dryu@missouri.edu)
or
Dr. Cathi Peterson, Search Committee Chair (petersonca@missouri.edu)
Other Information
Columbia, Missouri: Columbia is consistently ranked among the top small cities to live in America. A vibrant university town located midway between St. Louis and Kansas City, Columbia offers a low cost of living, is home to nationally renowned public schools, higher education, and excellent health care. University of Missouri Health Care (UMHC) is an academic health care system operated by the University of Missouri System. UMHC includes six hospitals and offers more than 50 primary and specialty clinics. Columbia has easy access to major international airports from Columbia, St. Louis and Kansas City.
Benefit Eligibility
This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
To request ADA accommodations, please call the Director of Accessibility and ADA at 573-884-7278.