FA27-033: Assistant Professor of Exercise and Sport Psychology

at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) in Edwardsville, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Oct 13, 2026

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 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.

• Certified Mental Performance Consultant® (CMPC) credential from the Association for Applied Sport Psychology (AASP) or documentation of progress toward meeting the requirements to sit for the CMPC examination.

• AASP Approved Mentor status



Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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