Assistant Professor of Sport and Exercise Psychology, Regular Title Series

Job Title
Assistant Professor of Sport and Exercise Psychology, Regular Title Series


Requisition Number
FE04616


Working Title
KHP-Sport & Exercise Psychology


Department Name
8G040:Kinesiology - Health Promotion


Work Location
Lexington, KY


Type of Position
Faculty


Position Time Status
Full-Time


Tenure Track Status
Tenure Track


Required Education

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.



Required Related Experience

n/a



Required License/Registration/Certification

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



Job Summary

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:



Research

• Develop an active and externally funded research program in sport, exercise, and/or performance psychology.
• Produce high-quality scholarly publications in top-tier, peer-reviewed journals.
• Collaborate with faculty across disciplines to pursue interdisciplinary research opportunities.
• Supervise graduate student research and mentor undergraduate research.
• Disseminate research findings through national and international conferences.

Teaching

• Teach 12 credits per academic year, which includes responsibilities in supervision/mentorship of SEP student applied hours.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses with a primary focus in sport, exercise, and performance psychology, ethics in applied sport psychology, group dynamics, research methods, and/or sport leadership.
• Mentor undergraduate and graduate students.

Service

• Participate in departmental, college, and university committees.
• Be an active participant in the SEP undergraduate and graduate programs (implementation, evaluation, and promotion).
• Serve on undergraduate and graduate student thesis/exam committees.
• Contribute to professional organizations (e.g., AASP, APA, ACA, etc.), and engage in community outreach relevant to sport, exercise, and performance psychology.

The following qualifications must be met by time of appointment:

• An earned doctoral degree in Sport and Exercise Psychology, or a closely related area (i.e., Kinesiology, Counseling Psychology, Health Sciences, Exercise Sciences).
• Must be an approved mentor with the Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC) program at time of appointment. Preference will be made for applicants who also hold the CMPC designation.
• Demonstrated ability in publishing research and applying for/securing external funding.
• Demonstrated ability to teach college-aged populations.
• Demonstrated experience working in applied sport/performance psychology settings.
• Demonstrated experience in supervision/mentorship of graduate students/trainees.
• Demonstrated commitment to the field of Sport and Exercise Psychology (e.g., engagement in AASP, APA, and other related organizations).
• Excellent communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills.

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:

• a curriculum vitae – upload under Curriculum Vitae
• a cover letter – upload under Cover Letter – Address the specific quantitative and/or qualitative areas the candidate is qualified to teach, including—but not limited to—courses in sport/performance psychology, supervision in SEP, exercise psychology, counseling techniques, ethics, group dynamics, research methods, and sport leadership.
• unofficial academic transcripts -upload under Transcripts (official transcripts required upon hire)
• a research statement/portfolio -upload under Specific Request 1
• a teaching philosophy/portfolio – upload under Specific Request 2
• names and contact information of three(3) references from whom letters of recommendation may be solicited – upload under Specific Request 3

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
Marc.Cormier@uky.edu
859-257-2952



Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No


Preferred Education/Experience

Deadline to Apply

Open Until Filled
Yes


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