Job Description

Job Location Huston-Tillotson University - AUSTIN, TX 78702 Position Type Full Time Salary Range $50,000.00 Salary/year

Huston-Tillotson University and the Department of Kinesiology invite applications for a full-time, non-tenure track faculty position at the instructor level rank beginning fall 2026. This is an academic year appointment with the possibility of reappointment. The successful candidate will be expected to teach courses that support the kinesiology curriculum and working effectively with the kinesiology faculty. Course load will include, but not limited to physical activity courses (e.g., personal fitness, team sports, individual sports, weight training), health and wellness courses, as well as other discipline-specific courses.

TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES

• The typical teaching load is 12 credit hours per semester.
• Student recruitment and retention, university, and community service.
• Prepare for teaching assignments and present class material which is current, challenging and thought provoking.
• Prepare comprehensive syllabi and outlines for each course taught
• Maintain at least 10 office hours each week
• Attend regularly scheduled faculty meetings;
• Serve on standing committees as requested by the Kinesiology Chair, Dean of the academic unit, the Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs, or the University President.
• Perform related duties as requested by the Kinesiology Chair, Dean of the academic unit, the Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs, or the University President.

Qualifications

• A master’s degree or higher in kinesiology or a related field is required.
• A background in strength and conditioning, fitness and group instruction, sports coaching, and/or athletic performance is preferred.
• Previous college teaching experience is highly desirable.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

• Possess both a theoretical and practical knowledge of current trends and issues in the field/profession.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills;
• Commitment to the mission and vision of the University.
• Previous work in kinesiology-related areas is preferred.

SUPERVISION

• This position reports to the Chair of the Department of Kinesiology.

SALARY RANGE

• $50,000 annually, plus benefits!

POSITION STATUS

• Full-time; in-person.

Candidates should include a letter of interest, a current resume, and transcripts within the online application, accompanied by three letters of recommendation. This position is open until filled with start date in Fall 2026. Official transcripts can be mailed to: Director of Human Resources, Huston-Tillotson University, 900 Chicon St., Austin, TX 78702-2795.

SETTING

Founded in 1875, Huston-Tillotson University is Austin's first institution of higher education. The University is an independent, liberal arts, church-related, historically black institution located on a 23-acre tree-lined campus near downtown Austin, Texas. The University is affiliated with United Methodist Church, the United Church of Christ, and the United Negro College Fund. Undergraduate, four-year degrees in business, education, the humanities, natural sciences, and social sciences are awarded. Huston-Tillotson University is multi-cultural, multi-ethnic, and multi-faith, and welcomes students of all ages, races, and religions. All faculty are engaged in a range of activities, their primary focus is teaching. The student-teacher ratio is 15 to one, which allows an environment of personalized attention to students.