Instructional Assistant Professor of Kinesiology

Instructional Assistant Professor of Kinesiology

Texas A&M International University, a member of the Texas A&M University System, welcomes applicants for an Instructional Assistant Professor to begin Fall 2026.

TAMIU is a Hispanic Serving Institution with over 8,000 students located in Laredo, Texas, a vibrant and bicultural city with a population of about 250,000. The university advances knowledge through research and discovery, teaching and learning, community engagement and public service, and with an intentional focus on student success and research excellence.

This is a full-time, non-tenure track, 9-month academic faculty appointment. Primary duties will include teaching undergraduate courses in Kinesiology (15-semester credit hours per semester) such as biomechanics, exercise physiology, athletic training, adapted physical activity and other kinesiology courses on-campus sites as dictated by program, course schedule, and student demand. Duties also include providing review sessions for students and providing service to the college, university, and community. This position requires face-to-face interactions through a regular schedule of attendance on campus and in the workplace.

The Department of Health Sciences, in the College of Nursing and Health Sciences, offers bachelor's degrees in Kinesiology, Communication Science and Disorders, and Public Health.

Required Qualifications

The successful candidate must hold a earned PhD in Exercise Science or related Kinesiology field with a minimum of 18 graduate hours in the desired discipline; previous teaching experience at a collegiate level. The selected candidate must have flexibility in scheduling to accommodate evening classes and weekends, as necessary. The candidate must be able to deliver content in various formats, including in-person, hybrid, and online. We strongly encourage candidates with NSCA (CPT, CSCS) or ACSM certifications are preferred.

We offer competitive salaries and a benefits package including health insurance, retirement benefits, and life insurance. Additional pay is available for summer teaching. Financial support for professional development opportunities, such as attending academic conferences, is also provided. Moving expenses are covered in whole or in part by the university.

Application Process

Review of applications will be 1/9/2026 and continue until the position is filled. The completed employment application must include:

• Letter of interest or cover letter that addresses qualifications
• Current curriculum vitae
• Unofficial transcripts specifying conferred degree
• Names and contact information of three current professional references

Applications must be submitted online. For more information, contact the Search Committee Chair Dr. Seong Kwan Cho at View email address on click.appcast.io.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.