Description
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.
Applications can be submitted through the University of Kentucky Portal:
https://ukjobs.uky.edu/postings/597346
The following qualifications must be met by time of appointment:
- A doctoral degree in Sport and Exercise Psychology, or a closely related area (i.e., Kinesiology, Counseling Psychology, Health Sciences, Exercise Sciences).
Must be a Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC) program at time of appointment. Preference will be given for applicants who also hold the CMPC mentor 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 who 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
Requirements
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.
Applications can be submitted through the University of Kentucky Portal:
