Description
Job Description
The Department of Human Performance at Minnesota State University, Mankato invites applications for a probationary, Assistant Professor beginning August 19, 2026. The successful candidate will have a doctorate degree in Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology, Kinesiology or related field by August 1, 2026. This position requires teaching and advising to support the undergraduate programs in Human Performance and graduate program in Sport, Exercise and Performance Psychology. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching the following undergraduate and graduate courses: HP 290 Psycho-social Aspects of Sport, HP 630 Techniques of Research, HP 646 Exercise Psychology and Behavior Change, HP 648 Professional Ethics in Sport and Exercise Psychology, HP 672 Psychology of Sport and Athletic Injury, HP 683 Working with Diverse Populations in Sport Psychology, HP 649 Sport and American Culture, HP 690 Practicum in Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology, and/or other courses based on program needs and successful candidate's expertise. The successful candidate should currently hold or have potential to become a Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC) and approved mentor with the Association for Applied Sport Psychology within the first year of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing direct supervision to graduate students during day, afternoon, and evening hours depending on the consulting schedule for team sessions. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing individual supervision of graduate students' individual client sessions.
Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin on February 9, 2026 and continue until the position is filled.
Position: Tenure-Track (Probationary*)
Requirements
This position requires active engagement in scholarship, advising of master's thesis, continuing preparation, services to the University, community and discipline.
- A typical faculty workload responsibility may include up to twenty four (24) credits of instruction per academic year.
- The successful candidate may need to teach in other areas as assigned and qualified.
- May be expected to develop and deliver face-to-face, hybrid, and on-line instruction at the Mankato campus, online, and/or at the university's additional locations, as assigned.
- The successful candidate will collaborate with colleagues in curriculum design, instruction and evaluation, conduct research productively and mentor students in research, help create innovative strategies for student recruitment, retention, and completion, and may be expected to develop external grant funding opportunities.
- All faculty members are expected to engage in scholarly or creative activity or research, in continuing preparation and study, in contributing to student growth and development, and in providing service to the university and community (See Article 22 and Appendix G of the IFO Master Agreement).
- The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching undergraduate courses in Human Performance and graduate courses in Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology.
- The successful candidate will supervise graduate students' Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology consulting.
- The successful candidate will work with program faculty to develop new sites for practicum and internship consulting experiences.
- The successful candidate will be available weekday afternoons and evenings for direct supervision of graduate students' Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology consulting depending on consulting schedule.
Minimum Qualifications
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals from a wide range of diverse backgrounds and to foster a professional environment that is inclusive, respectful, and equitable for all.
Preferred Qualifications
- Demonstrated commitment to student growth through teaching, advising, and supporting a wide variety of students and incorporation of experiential learning into coursework.
- Demonstrated ability to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Sport, Exercise, Performance Psychology and other related courses.
- Demonstrated commitment to program and department activities, university services, or assessment processes.
- Demonstrated commitment to continued professional development.
- Demonstrated success or strong potential for productivity in research including human subjects, grant writing, creative activity, publications, professional presentations and scholarship.
- Demonstrated ability to supervise graduate students in applied Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology service delivery.
- Demonstrated ability to develop partnerships with internship sites and coordinate internship delivery.
- Demonstrated experience fostering an inclusive, equitable, and respectful environment while working effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Application Procedures:
A complete online application will include the following attachments. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed by the search committee.
Required:
- Cover Letter
- Non-Photo Resume/Curriculum Vitae
- Contact Information for three (3) references
- Unofficial Transcript(s) of your highest completed degree
- A brief (no more than one-page) response to the following: Provide a specific example from your professional or academic experience that demonstrates your ability to work effectively with individuals from a wide range of diverse backgrounds. In your response, describe the actions you took to foster an environment that was inclusive, respectful, and equitable for all. What was the outcome, and what did you learn from the experience?
- A one (1) page statement of your teaching philosophy
Other Requirements
Work safely at all times, which includes but is not limited to, participating and completing all required safety trainings, as well as performing all job tasks in accordance with Minnesota State University, Mankato policies and procedures utilizing appropriate tools, equipment and personal protective equipment.
The Minnesota State University, Mankato Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available for your review. This report is required by federal law and contains policy statements and crime statistics for the University. The policy statements address the school's policies, procedures and programs concerning safety and security. Three years' worth of statistics are included for certain types of crimes that were reported to have occurred on-campus, or in other University affiliated locations. This report is available online at: http://www.mnsu.edu/safety/. You may also request a paper copy from University Security at 507-389-2111 or by emailing security@mnsu.edu.
About
The Department of Human Performance offers undergraduate programs in Exercise Science, Physical Education-DAPE, and Sport Management and graduate programs in Athletic Training, Exercise Physiology, and Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology. The Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology Graduate Program has an enrollment of 30-50 graduate students.
Additional information on Minnesota State University, Mankato can be found at: https://www.mnsu.edu/The salary range denoted above is the contractual range; however, salary upon hire is dependent upon qualifications and experience.
University Demographics
Minnesota State University, Mankato is a member of the Minnesota State system. Minnesota State has established a strategic vision, Equity 2030, which aims to close the educational equity gaps across race and ethnicity, socioeconomic status, ability, and geographic location by the end of the decade at every Minnesota State college and university and to provide an opportunity for all Minnesotans to create a better future for themselves, for their families, and for their communities. The focus of the work includes:Enhancing access and student success.
Providing Minnesota with the talent it needs.
Anchoring the communities and regions we serve. Equity 2030 seeks to bridge efforts occurring within divisions and institutions, creating an intentional statewide culture of equity-minded collaboration and resulting in equitable practice embedded throughout our institutions. The full Equity 2030 plan is linked here: https://www.minnstate.edu/Equity2030/index.html.
Destination 2030, the University's strategic plan announced by President Edward Inch in August 2023, commits the University to making transformative strides in four main areas: being a lifelong provider of access to an equitable and affordable education; being a leader in transformational learning generating inspired action; being a nimble and innovative steward of resources; and being a community of care built upon diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We seek to attract teacher-scholars who will be culturally and academically diverse faculty members, and staff with a demonstrated commitment to creating an inclusive learning and working environment. Minnesota State University, Mankato, is student-centered and focuses on applied research that expands knowledge; improves learning; and serves the region, state, and nation.
Founded as a Normal School in 1868, Minnesota State University, Mankato is now the second largest university in Minnesota with a tradition of combining big-ideas with real-world thinking to find solutions for pressing problems in the state, region, and global society. Mankato, Minnesota, is a community of nearly 44,500 people, about 85 miles southwest of the twin cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul. The University acknowledges the land and the tribal nations upon this land whose work is being accomplished. We acknowledge that we are on Dakota land. We also take the opportunity to recognize that we live, work, and learn in the homeland of the Dakota people, whose language frames our name-Minnesota State University, Mankato.
Serving approximately 17,900 students annually, the University is an applied research institution, with more than 200 academic programs, from bachelor's through doctoral degrees. The University is a diverse and global campus with 18% students of color and1,175 + international students from 95 countries, cutting-edge information technology solutions and extensive partnerships, with 1,600 faculty and staff, including 700 teaching faculty. The University has additional locations and a growing number of on-line programs to accelerate educational access and opportunity. These locations include partnerships in northern Minnesota's the iron range region. Fast facts about the university can be found here: https://www.mnsu.edu/about-the-university/fast-facts/.
Contact Information:
Search Chair
Name: Michelle McAlarnen
Email: michelle.mcalarnen@mnsu.edu
Phone: 507-389-1404
TTY: 800-627-3529 or 711
Address: 1400 Highland Center, Department of Human Performance, MNSU, Mankato MN 56001
*Employment for this position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement for the Inter Faculty Organization which can be found at: https://admin.mnsu.edu/human-resources/our-benefits/bargaining-units-and-personnel-plans/.
NOTICE: In accordance with the Minnesota State Vehicle Fleet Safety Program, employees driving on college/university business who use a rental or state vehicle shall be required to conform to MN State's vehicle use criteria and consent to a Motor Vehicle Records check.
Benefits Information:
At Minnesota State, we have a GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! Our generous benefits include 11 paid Holidays, Vacation Time, Sick Time, six weeks of Paid Parental Leave, low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500), a Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options, pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, as well as professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents, etc. We promote the health and well-being of our employees and take work/life balance seriously.
Desired Start Date:
03-16-2026
