FA27-034: Assistant Professor of Exercise and Sport Psychology in Edwardsville, Illinois at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

Hiring Unit

School of Education, Health and Human Behavior, Department of Exercise, Sport, and Nutrition Sciences

Position Title

Assistant Professor of Exercise and Sport Psychology

Job Description/Responsibilities

The successful candidate will teach courses related to exercise and sport psychology in the Exercise Science traditional undergraduate program and in the Exercise and Sport Psychology online graduate program. This position is not a remote position and requires teaching and office hours on campus. Responsibilities include supervising graduate students, assisting with curriculum development, teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, supervising practicums, research activities, and departmental, school, and university service. Summer teaching assignments may be available, depending upon enrollment and funding.

Terms of Appointment

Continuing tenure-track position for nine months. Summer appointment is contingent upon availability of funds and enrollment. Beginning date of appointment is August 2027.

Source of Funds

State

Salary Range

$65,292 to $68,728, depending on experience.

Minimum Qualifications

Doctoral degree with a specialization in sport psychology, performance psychology, or a closely related field. Candidates must either (a) possess the Certified Mental Performance Consultant® (CMPC) credential from the Association for Applied Sport Psychology (AASP) or (b) provide documentation of eligibility to sit for the CMPC certification examination. Candidates who do not hold the CMPC credential at the time of application will be expected to obtain the credential within 12 months of the contract start date.

Candidates must demonstrate good interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with students, colleagues, and members of the university and local community. ABD candidates will be considered; however, the doctoral degree must be completed by August 2027, the contract start date.

Preferred Qualifications

Preference will be given to candidates who provide evidence of:

• Ability to teach sport and performance psychology, psychology of sports injury, counseling skills in sport psychology, ethics in sport psychology, and diversity and culture in sport to a diverse student body.

• AASP Approved Mentor status or eligibility to become an AASP Approved Mentor.

• Experience mentoring students and/or individuals pursuing the CMPC.

• A record of peer-reviewed research in their area of expertise.

• Ability to contribute to a department with a commitment to collaboration.

SIUE is committed to diversity and inclusivity and seeks candidates who can contribute, through their interest, research, teaching, or service, to the diversity and excellence of the academic community.

Application Process

Applications must include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a one-page statement of teaching interests and previous teaching evaluations (if available), a one-page statement of research interests, transcripts (unofficial is fine until otherwise requested), two samples of scholarly work, and the names and contact information for three references.

Please address questions about the position to Dr. Ben Webb, Search Committee Chair (benjweb@siue.edu).

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Application Deadline

For optimal consideration in a first pool of applicants, all application materials must be received by December 10th, 2026. A second pool of applicants may be reviewed after this date if the position is not filled from the first pool of applicants. The position will remain open until the position is filled.

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