Assistant Professor Applied Exercise Physiology

The Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education, one of the three academic units of the Faculty of Education at McGill University, invites applications for a full-time tenure-stream appointment at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor in Applied Exercise Physiology, effective August 1, 2026 or as mutually agreed upon between the University and the successful candidate. We are seeking a dynamic and innovative individual who can work in an interdisciplinary environment, and complement and expand existing research activities in the DKPE, Faculty of Education, and across the University.

The successful applicant must hold a Ph.D. degree (postdoctoral training is an asset) in the area of Kinesiology or a related field (e.g., Exercise Science, Human Physiology, Clinical Exercise Physiology) at the time of application. Applicants must:

• (for the rank of Assistant Professor) demonstrate a strong potential to engage in scholarly activity and build an impactful research program, or (for the rank of Associate Professor) have a growing body of productive scholarly activity, that includes a record of research dissemination, in terms of peer-reviewed articles and presentations at national and international scholarly conferences;
• have demonstrated ability to apply for (for the rank of Assistant Professor) or evidence of securing (for the rank of Associate Professor) competitive research funding (e.g., tri-council and partnership grants) in applied exercise physiology.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

This is a Tenure-stream position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor in Applied Exercise Physiology.

Job Duties:

The candidate is expected to establish a program of original, externally funded research (e.g., tri-council and partnership grants) and effectively supervise master’s and doctoral students in Kinesiology Sciences, teach at the undergraduate and graduate levels in applied exercise physiology and related areas, and actively engage in service that will contribute to the advancement of the DKPE, McGill University, and the broader scholarly community. The candidate will also make a significant contribution to the Sylvan Adams Sports Science Institute (SASSI) at McGill University, which has a broad mandate to generate and disseminate research that will advance sports science, particularly as it relates to optimizing elite sport performance.

We are particularly interested in candidates whose research and teaching focus on an area which complements the existing areas of expertise within the DKPE. Broad areas of desirable expertise include, but are not limited to: neuromuscular or muscle physiology, healthy aging, or environmental exercise physiology, with attention to sex- and/or gender-based considerations.

Required Documents:

Please address your application to: Dr. Gordon Bloom, Chair, Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education, McGill University. Application materials from each applicant must be submitted via Workday in one portable (PDF) document file that should include a letter of application/cover letter; curriculum vitae; contact information for three academic references; a 1-page statement of teaching philosophy and teaching interests; and a 1-page statement of current and future research activities and plans, respectively. The deadline for all application materials is March 1, 2026.

Inquiries may be directed to Dr. Tyler A. Churchward-Venne, Chair of the Applied Exercise Physiology Search Committee, via the following e-mail address: sports.science@mcgill.ca.

McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated equity groups to self-identify. It further seeks to ensure the equitable treatment and full inclusion of persons with disabilities by striving for the implementation of universal design principles transversally, across all facets of the University community, and through accommodation policies and procedures. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, accessibilityrequest.hr@mcgill.ca.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Before applying, please note that to work at McGill University, you must be both authorized to work in Canada and willing to work in the province of Quebec at the campus where the position is based / located.

McGill University is committed to equity and diversity within its community and values academic rigour and excellence. We welcome and encourage applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to engage productively with diverse communities.

At McGill, research that reflects diverse intellectual traditions, methodologies, and modes of dissemination and translation is valued and encouraged. Candidates are invited to demonstrate their research impact both within and across academic disciplines and in other sectors, such as government, communities, or industry.

McGill further recognizes and fairly considers the impact of leaves (e.g., family care or health-related) that may contribute to career interruptions or slowdowns. Candidates are encouraged to signal any leave that affected productivity, or that may have had an effect on their career path. This information will be considered to ensure the equitable assessment of the candidate’s record.