Qualifications include an earned doctoral degree in Sport and Exercise Psychology or a closely related field (i.e., Kinesiology, Counseling Psychology, Health Sciences, Exercise Science). The incoming faculty member must have formal graduate training in applied Sport and Exercise Psychology and Counseling.

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Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC) mentor designation is required at the time of appointment.

The Department of Kinesiology and Health Promotion in the College of Education at the University of Kentucky invites applications for a Regular Title Series, tenure-eligible Assistant Professor position, with a focus in Sport and Exercise Psychology (SEP). The appointment will be a nine-month appointment, effective August 15, 2026.

Primary responsibilities include:

The following qualifications must be met by time of appointment:

Employment at UK is subject to fund availability and comes with a comprehensive set of rewards, focusing on your total well-being and career development, with leadership striving to provide a strong work-life integration. The university generously contributes to employees' retirement plans, medical coverage, and life insurance. In addition, UK offers optional benefits such as dental and vision insurance, additional retirement plans and much more. To learn more about these benefits, please visit: https://hr.uky.edu/employment/our-benefits.

Applications should include:

The review of applications will begin October 25, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled.

Questions regarding the position should be directed to:
Dr. Marc Cormier, Search Committee Chair
Department of Kinesiology and Health Promotion
[email protected]
859-257-2952

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