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Assistant Visiting Professor (Exercise Science) for the Department of Kinesiology, Sports Studies, and Physical Education
Morehouse CollegeUnited Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 13 May 2026
About the role
Position Information
Job Type
Faculty
Position Title
Assistant Visiting Professor (Exercise Science) for the Department of Kinesiology, Sports Studies, and Physical Education
Position Number
FV9995
Department
Kinesiology,Sports Studies & Physical Education
Location
Morehouse College - Atlanta GA
Position Summary
The Department of Kinesiology, Sports Studies, and Physical Education at Morehouse
College invites applications for a Visiting Professor position In Kinesiology to begin
August 1, 2026, for the 2026-2027 academic year. The successful candidate will help advance Morehouse College’s mission through teaching. scholarship, and service. The individual hired will be expected to teach full-time (3-3 load) in Kinesiology, with general education courses. Additional responsibilities may include advising and mentoring students majoring in Kinesiology, Sports Studies. and Physical Education, contributing to engaging in scholarly work and institutional service. Dr. Claude P. Hutto, Sr., Dean of the Division of Professional and Continuing Studies, will serve as Chair of the Search Committee.
Required Qualifications
Earned doctorate (Ph.D. or Ed.D.) in Kinesiology or a closely related field.
- Ph. D. candidates with a masters in Kinesiology will be considered.
- Demonstrated ability to teach effectively at the undergraduate level.
- Evidence of an emerging or established scholarly research agenda in Kinesiology, Physical Education, or related fields.
- Commitment to mentoring undergraduate students, including those from underrepresented backgrounds.
Earned doctorate (Ph.D. or Ed.D.) in Kinesiology.
Preferred Education/Experience
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Earned doctorate (Ph.D. or Ed.D.) in Kinesiology, Physical Education, or a closely related field.
- Ph. D. candidates with a masters in Kinesiology will be considered.
- Demonstrated ability to teach effectively at the undergraduate level.
- Evidence of an emerging or established scholarly research agenda in Kinesiology, Physical Education, or related fields.
- Commitment to mentoring undergraduate students, including those from underrepresented backgrounds.
• A letter of application detailing how the candidate meets the qualifications and supports the mission of Morehouse College (2 pages maximum)
- Curriculum vitae
- Statement of teaching philosophy (2 pages maxi mum)
- Research or scholarship agenda (2 pages max mum)
- Contact information for three professional references, including two letters of recommendation from a professional reference.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities
Essential Duties/Responsiblities
• Teach undergraduate courses in Kinesiology and related areas such as Preventive & Therapeutic, Mechanical Analysis of Motion, Online Wellness, and Kinesiology.
- Teach general education courses as assigned by the department and in alignment with the College’s core curriculum.
- Contribute to institutional initiatives in general education and experiential learning.
- Support the College’s mission to develop men with disciplined minds who will lead lives of leadership and service.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
F217P
Number of Vacancies
1
Job Open Date
05/13/2026
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled
No
Special Instructions Summary
Morehouse College is an equal opportunity employer. No employee or applicant will be discriminated against in any condition of employment because of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
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