Job Description

Unlock the future of sport and exercise science as an  Assistant Professor of Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology in the growing and energetic Department of Sport and Exercise Sciences. This tenure-track position, beginning in Fall 2025, specifically focuses on supporting key courses within the curriculum while contributing to the department's forward momentum and innovation. Expectations include, but are not limited to teaching, research, student advisement, college service, applied mental performance consulting within the athletic department, and continuing professional development.

The Department of Sport and Exercise Sciences proudly offers majors in four academic programs: the Exercise Science Major, Sports Management Major, Athletic Coaching minor, and Sports Management minor, with a thriving community of over 400 students and a forward- looking approach to further curriculum development. As we continue to expand, the University is demonstrating its commitment to preparing a new generation of aspiring sport health professionals. Through practical assignments and discussions of current issues, students learn how sport management and exercise science impact us on a local, regional, and global scale. The Sport Management and Exercise Science classes use a wide array of facilities, including enhanced classrooms, equipped with current teaching modalities that allow for strong interaction between faculty and students. Sport Management and Exercise Science classes may also use many of our campus fitness and recreation facilities. To delve deeper into the University and explore the opportunities within our department visit / and  .

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Teach required courses in the department.
• Advise students.
• Participate in department service.
• Have a research agenda.
• Contribute to the positive ethos of the department.
• Support DEISJ initiatives throughout courses and interactions with students, teach other courses to meet department needs.
• Provide mental performance consulting within the athletic department.

The department is searching for an Assistant Professor to teach in the Exercise Science major. Exercise Science courses for teaching consideration include the following:

• Introduction to Exercise Science
• Sport Psychology
• Exercise Psychology
• Sport in American Society
• Ethical Considerations in Exercise Science  
• Human Growth & Motor Development,
• Women in Sport
• Other courses of interest to students.

Base Salary: $60,000-$62,000 - commensurate with experience. Information on SUNY's comprehensive benefits offerings can be found at 

Required Qualifications:

• Doctorate or terminal degree in exercise science, kinesiology, movement science, human performance, or related field with an emphasis in sport, exercise, or performance psychology. ABD considered; official confirmation of degree conferral by issuing institution by start of employment.  

Preferred:

• Certification as a mental performance consultant (CMPC) or eligibility for CMPC certification.
• Experience with mental performance consulting at the collegiate level.
• Experience teaching undergraduates at the college level.
• Commitment to providing academic advising.
• Willingness to develop courses building on the current curricula and future expansion.
• A desire to work collaboratively across the department and institution.
• Ability to establish a research program that mentors and engages undergraduate students.
• A commitment to promoting DEISJ and experience in teaching, mentoring, research, or service with diverse and/or multicultural populations. 

About SUNY Oneonta

SUNY Oneonta enrolls about 5,500 students who pursue bachelor's or master's degrees or certificates in one of 70-plus academic programs. Known as an exemplary residential campus that values inclusion, service and sustainability, SUNY Oneonta is a nurturing community where students grow intellectually, thrive socially, and live purposefully. The university is located in the City of Oneonta, nestled in the northern foothills of the Catskill Mountains about a four-hour drive from New York City, Boston, and Philadelphia. With a population just shy of 14,000, Oneonta is one of the 20 Most Picturesque Small Towns in America, according to Microsoft News. The natural beauty of the region is breathtaking year-round. Each season offers outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, boating, swimming, and skiing. Employees give SUNY Oneonta high marks for work/life balance, management, and culture. The university's indeed.com rating is 4.4, with one recent review noting that the people are what make SUNY Oneonta so special. For other employment and regional opportunities, please visit our website at: Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no Sta ... te entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the NYS Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@oer.ny.gov. SUNY Oneonta values a diverse college community. Please visit our website on diversity at: Moreover, the College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Women, persons of color, persons with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

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