Visiting Assistant Professor of Kinesiology

Posting Details Posting Summary Classification Code UG88 Pay Grade 0 Subject to Drug/Alcohol Testing Guidelines No Subject to Credit Check No Internal Title Visiting Assistant Professor of Kinesiology Department Kinesiology Position Type PFAC - Slotted Faculty Full or Part Time Full-Time Basis 9 mo. Job Details Visiting Assistant Professor of Kinesiology The Department of Kinesiology in the Conway Medical Center College of Health and Human Performance at Coastal Carolina University invites applications for a full‑time, 9‑month, term‑limited Visiting Assistant Professor position beginning in August 2026. It is a non‑tenure‑track, on‑campus role that requires regular campus presence and active engagement with students and colleagues. We seek candidates who are committed to creating meaningful learning experiences that promote student success and who bring a strong expertise in sport and exercise psychology, sport behavior, and/or motor behavior and motor learning.

Responsibilities:

• Deliver engaging academic experiences that promote student success.
• Teach four courses in both the fall and spring semesters (4/4 load).

These courses could include

EXSS 340

(Exercise and Sport Behavior), EXSS 360 (Motor Behavior), and

EXSS 360L

(Motor Behavior Laboratory), with the potential to teach other courses based on departmental needs and candidates' expertise.

• Contribute to the curriculum through effective teaching practices, active learning, and meaningful student engagement.
• Creating and/or facilitating assigned courses, developing course syllabi and instructional materials, maintaining instructional records, and posting and holding office hours.
• Other duties which support the mission and initiatives of the University.
• Opportunities for student‑involved research and service participation may be available, but are not expected or required for this term‑limited visiting appointment.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Doctorate in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, or a closely related field by the time of appointment ( ABD candidates will be considered).
• Demonstrated ability or potential to teach effectively in both classroom and laboratory settings.
• Commitment to student-centered teaching and active learning.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated expertise in sport and exercise psychology, sport behavior, and/or motor behavior and motor learning.
• Prior experience teaching exercise and sport behavior or motor behavior.

Required Materials:

• Letter of application
• Current curriculum vitae
• Statement of teaching philosophy
• Names and contact information for three (3) professional references
• Official transcripts of graduate work (required for interviewees) Interested candidates should submit materials electronically at: https://jobs.

coastal.edu/postings/121345 . For inquiries, contact Dr. Justin Guilkey at jpguilkey@coastal.edu. Screening applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Coastal Carolina University is a public comprehensive liberal arts institution located in Conway, South Carolina, just nine miles from the Atlantic coastal resort city of Myrtle Beach. Coastal Carolina University enrolls over 12,000 students from 48 states and 53 nations. The University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award the baccalaureate and master's degrees of national and/or regional significance in the arts and sciences, business, humanities, education, and health and human services, a specialist degree in instructional technology, and PhD degrees in marine science: coastal and marine systems science and education sciences. The University provides equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, national origin, or because an employee or applicant for employment is an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, an Armed Forces service medal veteran, a recently separated veteran, or an active-duty wartime or campaign badge veteran, or other "protected veteran," as defined by law. Coastal Carolina University is an EO/AA employer. Required Qualifications Doctorate in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, or a closely related field by the time of appointment. Demonstrated ability or potential to teach effectively in both classroom and laboratory settings. Preferred Qualifications Demonstrated expertise in sport and exercise psychology, sport behavior, and/or motor behavior and motor learning. Prior experience teaching exercise and sport behavior or motor behavior. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Posting Detail Information Posting Number F00487P Number of Vacancies 1 Desired Start Date 08/16/2026 Position End Date (if temporary) 08/15/2027 Job Open Date 04/08/2026 Job Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.coastal.edu/postings/121345 Job Duties Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (

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Applicant Documents Required Documents Cover Letter / Letter of Application Curriculum Vitae Transcripts Reference List Statement of Teaching Philosophy Optional Documents Other Document 1 Other Document 2 Other Document 3