| Location | Spartanburg, SC |
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Logo Posting Number FAC00142PO26 Advertised Title Assistant or Associate Professor of Exercise and Sport Science (2 positions) Campus Upstate College/Division USC Upstate College/Division Level Department UPS Human Performance & Health Advertised Salary Range Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Location of Vacancy USC Upstate, Spartanburg, SC Part/Full Time Full Time Hours per Week 37.5 Position Category Full-time Equivalent (FTE) Basis 9 months Work County Spartanburg Tenure Information Tenure-Track/Tenured Job Search Category Faculty
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Advertised Job Summary
Assistant or Associate Professor of Exercise and Sport Science (2 positions)
University of South Carolina Upstate
FAC00142PO26
Spartanburg, SC
The successful candidate will teach undergraduates and graduate courses in exercise and sport science, which may include lecture, and laboratory sections of exercise physiology, strength training and conditioning, fitness assessment and prescription, research methods, and/or biomechanics. Faculty teach a 4/4 course load. In addition to excellence in teaching, faculty are expected to maintain an active program of scholarship, mentor undergraduate and graduate students through research and experiential learning, serve on department, College, and University committees, and contribute to the continued growth of the Exercise and Sport Science program.
The University of South Carolina Upstate is a comprehensive public university and a senior institution of the University of South Carolina. U.S. News and World Report ranks USC Upstate among its Top Public Regional Colleges and No. 2 in South Carolina. Located between Charlotte and Atlanta along the I-85 corridor, one of the fastest growing business and high-tech regions in the country, the campus is within easy driving distance of the Appalachian mountains and the Atlantic Ocean beaches. The University has an enrollment of approximately 5,000 students and employs approximately 650 full and part-time faculty and staff, reflecting the diversity of Upstate South Carolina. In addition, students and faculty from over 25 nations reflect the university's international character. USC Upstate is proud of the diversity of its student body and we seek to attract an equally diverse applicant pool for faculty, staff, and administrators. We are an EOE/AA employer and are strongly committed to increasing faculty diversity.
USC Upstate is seeking teacher-scholars who (i) have a commitment to excellence in teaching and working with a diverse student population and (ii) show clear potential for scholarly research and publication. USC Upstate is committed to building a faculty with expertise in student and civic engagement and active learning pedagogies, (e.g. service-learning, mentoring undergraduate research, and the scholarship of teaching, learning and application) and with teaching online or hybrid courses. USC Upstate provides extensive support for junior faculty including competitive professional-development funding, opportunities for student-faculty research collaboration, and a range of workshops and mentoring programs to develop our strengths as teacher-scholars.
The College of Education, Human Performance, and Health (CoEHPH) at the University of South Carolina Upstate is transforming the upstate region of South Carolina, training exceptional teachers, human services and exercise science professionals. Our programs focus on developing skills and abilities among our students to ensure Upstate graduates positively impact the health and educational outcomes of individuals and our community. As part of our mission as a regional public institution, we seek colleagues whose public scholarship targets meaningful community engagement and whose research and teaching includes partnerships with public and private sectors aimed at the public good through teaching, research and service. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to collaborate with colleagues and community stakeholders on initiatives targeting education across our region, as well as health indicators and initiatives. Candidates should share our commitment to creating educational experiences that are deeply meaningful. With enrollments approaching one thousand students, a new M.Ed. program in Applied Learning and Instruction, and a new M.S. in Exercise Science, the College of Education, Human Performance and Health is focused on engaged, experiential learning in partnership with dedicated faculty in small class settings. Our emphasis on student and regional needs creates an innovative organization that actively pursues student success and retention, inclusion, diversity and community involvement. CoEHPH is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Education Preparation (CAEP). We seek colleagues for whom student success, diversity and inclusion are also a priority. For more information, visit https://www.uscupstate.edu/coehph.
Required Education and Experience
Ph.D. or terminal degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, or a closely related field is required by the start date, August 16, 2027. ABD candidates with a planned completion date by August 15, 2027, are encouraged to apply. The ability to work effectively and collaboratively with faculty, staff, students, community partners, and stakeholders. Experience conducting laboratory-based human testing, which may include metabolic, body composition, and/or performance testing.
For appointment at the Assistant Professor rank, candidates should demonstrate the potential for excellence in teaching and the development and maintenance of an active scholarly agenda.
For appointment at the Associate Professor rank, candidates should demonstrate sustained excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service consistent with appointment at the rank of Associate Professor.
Candidates must have received promotion and tenure at an accredited institution of higher education and meet the minimum qualifications for the rank of Associate Professor in the College of Education, Human Performance, and Health at the University of South Carolina Upstate.
See the qualifications for Associate Professor in the USC Upstate Faculty Manual: https://uscupstate.edu/about/faculty-governance/faculty-manual/.
A successful background check is required.
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Posting Detail Information
Desired Start Date 08/16/2027 Job Open Date 10/08/2026 Job Close Date Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicant
To be considered for this position, applicants must complete the online application and attach any materials that are marked as required. Should the applicant be invited to interview, additional materials may be requested by the department. Review of applications begins immediately and continues until the position is filled. If selected, official transcripts will be required before the hire date, as well as the successful completion of a background check. Some positions will also require mandatory drug screenings.
Dr. James Kamla
Department of Human Performance and Health
College of Education, Human Performance and Health
University of South Carolina Upstate
800 University Way, Spartanburg, SC 29303
Email: Kamia@uscupstate.edu
Phone: 864-503-5851
Quicklink for Posting https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/214253 EEO Statement
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