Assistant/Associate Professor of Exercise Science

The position is for nine months with the possibility of summer school teaching. Classes and other responsibilities are conducted primarily weekdays but could include some evening classes and independent studies. Attendance will also be required at some evening and weekend events.

LeTourneau University, a vibrant and growing interdenominational, evangelical Christian university, known for high-quality STEM programs that attract students of outstanding academic ability, invites applications and nominations for the position of Assistant/Associate Professor of Exercise Science, Department of Kinesiology. This is a tenure-track position, with rank negotiable based on experience. This faculty member will teach a range of kinesiology courses with an emphasis on exercise science at the undergraduate level. The ideal candidate should have excellent team-building skills and the interest and experience to provide growth to the Department of Kinesiology. Research and teaching experience are highly desired.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teach a wide variety of Exercise Science courses across the curriculum from freshman to senior level with a four course (12 credit hour) load per Fall and Spring semester.
• Participate actively in the university learning community by serving on department, school, and/or university committees and special service assignments.
• Participate in student advising, success, and retention programs.
• Maintain a commitment to academic scholarship in the field of expertise.

• LeTourneau University seeks an individual with an enthusiastic and contagious Christian faith who is committed to teaching, research, and leadership at a small, dynamic Christian University where the integration of faith and academic excellence is paramount. The candidate must be in genuine agreement with the University’s Statement of Faith and Community Covenant for life and work at LeTourneau.
• An earned doctorate in Kinesiology, Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology, Physical Therapy, or a closely related field by the time of appointment from an accredited university
• Expertise in areas such as human performance, biomechanics, clinical exercise testing, or physical therapy
• Record of peer-reviewed publications, grant activity, or competitive fellowships
• Experience with interdisciplinary collaboration, curriculum development, and program assessment
• Success in student-focused advising or leadership roles

Interested applicants should submit a letter of interest, CV, completed application, and copies of unofficial transcripts to the email address listed below. The review process will begin as early as December 1^st, 2025, and all applications received by January 5^th, 2026, will receive full consideration. Applications after that date will be reviewed as received until the position is filled. Applications are available at www.letu.edu/jobs and should be submitted electronically to: 

In accordance with applicable provisions of federal law, applicants for employment who are in agreement with the educational mission of LeTourneau University and applicants for admission to educational programs or activities are considered without discrimination on the basis of race, age, sex, handicapping condition, national origin or genetic information.  Inquiries about this policy should be directed to the Director of Human Resources, (903) 233-4170.

LeTourneau University is the premier Christian polytechnic university in the nation where educators engage students to nurture Christian virtue, develop competency and ingenuity in their professional fields, integrate faith and work, and serve the local and global community.

LETU is a Christ-centered, interdenominational institute of higher learning offering more than 85 undergraduate and graduate degree programs in arts and sciences, aviation, business & technology, communication, computer science, criminal justice, education, engineering, nursing, psychology & counseling and theology & vocation. LETU's 2,700 students represent nearly all 50 states, more than 30 foreign countries, and around 50 different denominational groups.

LETU is consistently recognized by U.S. News and World Report as one of "America's Best Colleges," and the engineering program is ranked nationally. LeTourneau University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097, telephone 404-679-4500, at http://www.sacscoc.org) to award associate, baccalaureate and master's degrees. LeTourneau University's engineering and engineering technology programs are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission and the Technology Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology, 111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202-4012 - telephone: 410-347-7700. The Carnegie Foundation classifies LeTourneau University as a Master's (Comprehensive) University II.

The 162 acre main campus is located in Longview, Texas, a progressive hub city with an MSA of over 190,000, nestled among the beautiful pine-forested hills and lakes of East Texas. It is approximately 120 miles east of Dallas, Texas and 60 miles west of Shreveport, Louisiana.

See https://www.letu.edu for more information.