Phd In Exercise Science Jobs in Youngstown, OH (NOW HIRING)

Location : Youngstown, Ohio
Job Type: Full-time Faculty
Job Number: 202600118
Division: Academic Affairs
Department: Health Sciences
Opening Date: 04/17/2026
Bargaining Unit Status: Ohio Education Association (OEA)
Salary Grade: ASST/ASSOC
Summary of Position
Required expertise in a health science-related field.Contribute to teaching and mentoring within the PhD in Health Sciences program. Demonstrate the potential to develop and sustain a focused research agenda, possess strong knowledge of research methodologies (qualitative and/or quantitative), and show a commitment to ongoing scholarly development.
Position Information
Plans, organizes, teaches, and provides feedback to promote and direct student success. Responds to students in a timely manner. Communicates with students, departments, and university officials via university provided tools and resources.
An Institution of Opportunity: YSU inspires individuals, enhances futures, and enriches lives.
As a student-centered university, Youngstown State University's mission is to provide innovative lifelong learning opportunities that will inspire individuals, enhance futures and enrich lives. YSU inspires individuals by cultivating a curiosity for life-long learning; enhances the futures of our students by empowering them to discover, disseminate and apply their knowledge; and enriches the region by fostering collaboration and the advancement of civic, scientific, and technological development. YSU's culture of enrichment flourishes in our intellectually diverse, accessible, and quality education.
Work Schedule: Typically, Monday through Friday, including some evenings, and the possibility of some weekend days. Presence both on the YSU campus and online, depending on program and student needs.
Primary Location: Youngstown
Qualifications and Competencies
Required Certifications, Training, and/or Licensures: CITI training required or completed at time of hire. Maintain an active license in the State of Ohio if required by discipline.
Sponsorship and/or Work Authorization Status: Must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Minimum Qualifications: PhD in a Health Science or related health field; evidence of scholarly activity (e.g., peer-reviewed publications, presentations, or research dissemination); evidence of teaching at university level. Must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Preferred Qualifications: Record of peer-reviewed publications, experience securing or contributing to externally funded grants, experience teaching graduate-level coursework, experience serving on thesis or dissertation committees. Established research agenda.
Physical Requirements: In accordance with the U.S. Department of Labor physical demands strength ratings, this position will perform sedentary work.
Sedentary: work involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs may be defined as Sedentary when walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other Sedentary criteria aremet.
Supplemental Information
Position expected start date: Fall 2026.
Please upload all transcripts as one PDF file.
At time of hire, all candidates must provide official transcripts. Official transcripts must be provided in an unopened, sealed envelope and must bear the embossed or raised college seal, date and Registrar's signature.
At Youngstown State University we are committed to a comprehensive employee benefit program that helps our employees live healthy, feel secure, and maintain a work/life balance. YSU offers two options for medical plans, optional dental and vision insurance and life insurance. These plans are reviewed annually to maintain competitiveness while being cost effective. In addition, YSU offers tuition remission, 403(b) and 457 retirement planning options, as well as state pension programs and optional voluntary life insurance benefits.
Medical Mutual of Ohio Medical plans
Dental Benefits
Vision Benefits
Group Life Insurance (University Sponsored and Voluntary)
Group Long Term Disability (University Sponsored and Voluntary)
Flexible Spending Account
Health Savings Account
Tuition remission
Employee Assistance Program
Wellness Initiatives
Sick Leave
Vacation Accrual
Paid Holidays
State Retirement Programs
403b and 457b Voluntary Retirement Options
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Do you have a PhD in a Health Science or related health field?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have evidence of scholarly activity (e.g., peer-reviewed publications, presentations, or research dissemination)?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have evidence of teaching at university level?

• Yes
• No

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What is the highest level of education that you have attained?

• Did not complete high school.
• High school diploma/GED or equivalent
• Some college
• Associate's degree
• Bachelor's degree
• Master's degree
• Doctoral degree
• Post doctoral degree
• Juris doctor degree

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Please describe your related experience, including information describing how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position.
Required Question