How to hire a professor of exercise science

How to hire a professor of exercise science, step by step

Here's a step-by-step professor of exercise science hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a professor of exercise science job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new professor of exercise science
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the professor of exercise science you need to hire. Certain professor of exercise science roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

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   A professor of exercise science's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, professors of exercise science from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   This list presents professor of exercise science salaries for various positions.

   Type of Professor Of Exercise Science	Description	Hourly rate
   Professor Of Exercise Science		$20-54
   Professor	A professor is a teaching professional who provides instructions to students on various academic and vocational subjects in colleges, universities, and vocational schools. Professors design curriculums for courses and ensure that they meet college and department students... Show more	$42-134

2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Exercise Physiology
   • Science Courses
   • Health Promotion
   • Committee Chair
   • Exercise Psychology
   • Research Projects
   • PE

   Responsibilities:

   • Used blackboard online to manage students tests, grade papers and assign materials.
   • Instruct PE modules to undergraduate / graduate students.
   • Counsele pharmaceutical/biotech clients on HIPAA, Medicare/Medicaid coverage and reimbursement.
   • Experiment with different surface chemistry to improve quality of yields -participate in poster session and presentation to faculty and graduate students.
   • Develop a new protocol for mapping DNA translocations after damage with next generation sequencing technology.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your professor of exercise science job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A professor of exercise science salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, professors of exercise science' average salary in hawaii is 49% less than in utah.
   • Seniority. Entry-level professors of exercise science earn 62% less than senior-level professors of exercise science.
   • Certifications. A professor of exercise science with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a professor of exercise science's salary.

   Average professor of exercise science salary

   $70,056yearly

   $33.68 hourly rate

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   Entry-level professor of exercise science salary

   $43,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 17, 2025

   Average professor of exercise science salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$97,824	$47
   2	Utah	$91,957	$44
   3	Alaska	$91,092	$44
   4	Nebraska	$87,181	$42
   5	New York	$86,900	$42
   6	Missouri	$86,512	$42
   7	Virginia	$78,106	$38
   8	North Carolina	$72,413	$35
   9	Indiana	$72,368	$35
   10	Illinois	$72,029	$35
   11	Arizona	$71,413	$34
   12	Georgia	$70,836	$34
   13	Florida	$68,617	$33
   14	Alabama	$63,062	$30
   15	West Virginia	$57,105	$27
   16	Colorado	$52,947	$25

   Average professor of exercise science salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Creighton University	$107,016	$51.45
   2	The University of Alabama	$87,957	$42.29	142
   3	University of Alaska	$85,952	$41.32	39
   4	Florida International University	$84,284	$40.52
   5	University of Mississippi	$84,179	$40.47	2
   6	Syracuse University	$83,844	$40.31	19
   7	Xponential Fitness	$81,120	$39.00
   8	Wilson College	$80,381	$38.64	2
   9	University Of South Dakota Foundation	$79,173	$38.06
   10	Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center	$78,015	$37.51
   11	University at Buffalo	$74,689	$35.91	93
   12	Central Washington University	$73,428	$35.30	15
   13	Minnesota State Colleges and Universities	$73,063	$35.13
   14	Eastern Washington University	$72,536	$34.87	4
   15	University of the Pacific	$71,213	$34.24	91
   16	Grand Valley State University	$70,721	$34.00	35
   17	University Of Nc At Wilmington	$69,753	$33.54	76
   18	East Stroudsburg University	$69,526	$33.43	9
   19	Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania	$69,033	$33.19
   20	Arkansas State University, Mountain Home	$68,367	$32.87	9

4. Writing a professor of exercise science job description

   A job description for a professor of exercise science role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's a professor of exercise science job description:

   Professor of exercise science job description example

   LAKELAND UNIVERSITY, an independent liberal arts institution located in east central Wisconsin, invites applications from a diverse group of qualified candidates for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor of Exercise Science, to begin January 2023. Lakeland seeks a candidate committed to serving a diverse student community who could teach a wide range of courses in exercise science and direct undergraduate research within the Feldmann Exercise Science Laboratory. Course teaching requirements include kinesiology and biomechanics, exercise physiology, testing and evaluation, and principles of strength training and conditioning to undergraduate students with varied experience and ability levels, and to teach other courses in our exercise science program as needed. The coordination and supervision of student internships in exercise science is also expected as the faculty member serves as a liaison between the student and employer.

   This is a full-time, renewable, tenure-track position. A doctoral (Ph.D.) degree in exercise science or kinesiology is required for the rank of assistant professor and for tenure. The ideal candidate will have undergraduate teaching experience and will have directed/mentored research appropriate for publication and presentation in discipline appropriate journals and venues.

   GENERAL EXPECTATIONS

   All Lakeland employees are expected to:

   • Demonstrate in their words and actions an appreciation for the history of Lakeland University and a commitment to its stated mission.
   • Represent unequivocally in their behavior the stated values of the University.
   • Be good stewards of the University's resources, including its personnel and the goodwill of its friends, its alumni, and local community.
   • Work collaboratively (as opposed to competitively) with their peers to meet objectives and achieve our goals.
   • Keep their supervisor appropriately informed.
   • Be forthright and honest in their communication with all members of the university community.
   • Treat all members in a manner of teamwork and respect.
   • Act in a manner that sets the standard for service in higher education and the core principles of Lakelanders Excelling at Professionalism (LEAP) - show respect, communicate, and be positive.
   • Advise their supervisor with respect to all matters that require their attention, including their own performance.

   ESSENTIAL DUTIES

   • Teach undergraduate courses in exercise science to students of varying ability levels.
   • Advise students as assigned.
   • Advise and mentor students in exercise science research.
   • Coordinate and supervisor student internship and/or cooperative education experiences.
   • Work with the division chair and dean to find appropriate adjunct instructors for the exercise science program.
   • Teach in both traditional and hybrid learning environments.
   • Support the university's general education program.
   • Participate in educational assessment activities.
   • Hold regular office hours on a weekly basis.
   • Respond in a timely manner to calls or emails from students, colleagues, or supervisors.
   • Participate in institutional service opportunities as assigned.
   • Use university technology as directed.

   QUALIFICATIONS

   • Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, or a closely related field is required for rank of assistant professor
   • Experience in a leadership role in exercise science research
   • Successful exercise science teaching experience in higher education preferred

   PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

   • Limited exposure to physical risk
   • Limited physical effort required
   • Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office and laboratory work environment

   OTHER DUTIES

   Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

   Compensation will be commensurate with background and experience and a comprehensive benefit program is offered.

   Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest, current curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy, portfolio of professional and student work, and three current letters of recommendation. For additional information on Lakeland University, please visit our web site at www.lakeland.edu.

   Lakeland University does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this, please contact Human Resources.

   Lakeland University is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Educator.

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5. Post your job

   To find the right professor of exercise science for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with professors of exercise science they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit professors of exercise science who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your professor of exercise science job on Zippia to find and attract quality professor of exercise science candidates.
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   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with professor of exercise science candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new professor of exercise science

   Once you have selected a candidate for the professor of exercise science position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new professor of exercise science. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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