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Volunteer Opportunities
We are especially interesting in providing early career professionals with opportunities for service and leadership in the chapter and experience toward achieving ACSM Fellowship.
We also want our student members to become active SEACSM members and volunteering at the Annual Meeting is a great way to do that!
Volunteer opportunities include:
- Reviewing abstracts for the Annual Meeting
- Chairing sessions at the Annual Meeting
- Judging award presentations at the Annual Meeting
- Helping organize and run the Student Bowl at the Annual Meeting
- Serving on the Mentoring Committee
- Mentoring students in SEACSM leadership and mentoring programs
- Helping coordinate the Fall Lecture
- For students: Assisting with student activities at the Annual Meeting
Please complete the SEACSM Volunteer Form to let us know how you are interested in volunteering to assist the SEACSM chapter.
Special Interest Groups
The Southeast ACSM chapter has several Special Interest Groups (SIGs) that provide an opportunity for professional and student members to share, learn, and connect with members with similar interests.
Most interest groups hold a yearly meeting in conjunction with the SEACSM Annual Meeting, some hold regular virtual meetings and webinars, and others provide scholarship opportunities for students.
Special Interest Groups are free to join for SEACSM members, including students.
You can learn more about the SEACSM SIGs and how to join by contacting their leaders.
The mission of the SEACSM Biomechanics Interest Group (BIG) is to connect researchers, students, and professionals focused on biomechanics and promote biomechanics research in Southeast ACSM through increased participation in the Annual Meeting and support of student research.
For more information or to join the interest group, contact:
Ryan Colquhoun rcolquhoun@southalabama.edu
Join a community that is passionate about exercise science education. This SIG is specifically designed for:
- Undergraduate/Graduate Faculty looking to learn and share pedagogical innovations.
- Graduate Teaching Assistants seeking mentorship and teaching resources.
Contact the leaders:
Julie Marino jmarin11@charlotte.edu
Douglas Gregory dgregory@tnwesleyan.edu
Join our SIG: https://forms.gle/VEoFNbwu1EschDBb8
The mission of the Exercise Oncology Interest Group is to promote the study of physical activity and cancer, foster professional development, and encourage collaboration among SEACSM members.
In addition to coming together at the SEACSM Annual Meeting, members collaborate and network throughout the year.
For more information or to join the interest group, contact:
Erik Hanson edhanson@mail.unc.edu
The mission of the Health Equity Research Interest Group is to provide a multidisciplinary forum for focused discussion and collaborative research to advance health equity in population groups that are underrepresented in health and medical sciences.
In addition to coming together at the SEACSM Annual Meeting, members collaborate and network throughout the year.
For more information or to join the interest group, contact:
Marc D Cook mdcook@ncat.edu
Mission
To advance the field by providing resources and networking opportunities to researchers, educators, practitioners, and clinicians focused on enhancing the readiness of tactical populations.
Purpose
To develop a regional network of professionals and students united by a shared commitment to improving the health, performance, resilience, and operational readiness of tactical populations.
The SIG was established at a session at the 2026 SEACSM Annual Meeting attended by 41 members.
For more information, contact:
Mark Abel mark.abel@uky.edu
Join the interest group: https://forms.office.com/r/7QjVQV38Pn?origin=lprLink
Academic positions and other jobs
We post academic positions and other jobs in the Southest region as a SEACSM member benefit.
If you would like your job listed here, complete the SEACSM job and grad program posting form.
Successful candidates will teach courses within the undergraduate Exercise Science and graduate Kinesiology programs. They may also have the opportunity to teach in related APHCS programs (strength & conditioning, nutrition, sports analytics, athletic training), depending on expertise. They will be expected to actively mentor and engage students in research, experiential learning, community engagement, and workforce development while fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment.
The faculty members will establish a productive program of scholarship in exercise science or a related field, conduct and publish original research, and seek funding to support their independent research agenda. Candidates must possess expertise sufficient to teach exercise physiology and/or related courses. Additional expertise in advanced exercise physiology, clinical exercise physiology, strength & conditioning, nutrition, and/or interprofessional education is highly preferred and will receive special consideration.
Additionally, successful candidates will contribute meaningful service to the departmental, college, university, and professional initiatives and participate in activities that enhance the impact and visibility of the department.
Learn more and apply: https://jobs.charlotte.edu/postings/71316
Kennesaw State University is now accepting applications for full-time, tenure track faculty positions as Assistant Professor of Exercise Science in the Department of Exercise Science and Sport Management with a preferred start date of August 2027. These are nine-month contracted positions and are for work to be performed in the state of Georgia. For a full description of this position, application deadlines, and application procedures, visit our Careers at KSU website. Search for Job ID 304520.
Learn more and apply: https://careers.hprod.onehcm.usg.edu/psc/careers/CAREERS/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_SCHJOB_FL&Action=U
The Department of Health and Exercise Science at Wake Forest University invites applicants for a full-time non-tenure track Assistant Teaching Professor position to begin July 1, 2027. The successful candidate will teach a variety of Health and Exercise Science courses including human physiology, human gross anatomy, and exercise physiology along with the laboratories that accompany these classes, including a cadaver prosection lab for human anatomy. We seek an individual with a commitment to excellence in teaching, and a desire to mentor students. The successful candidate will: (1) have a teaching load equivalent to six 3 credit courses each year; (2) serve the department through academic advising of undergraduate students; and, 3) participate in department and university service. Skillful teaching is a key responsibility. Teaching Professors at Wake Forest are eligible for the same professional rights and resources afforded tenure-track faculty and are eligible for renewal and promotion with longer-term contracts.
Learn more and apply: https://apply.interfolio.com/195469
Closing date: 12/31/2026
This is a 9-month, 1.0 FTE, non-tenure track faculty position with potential summer employment opportunities. Responsibilities related to this position may include, but are not limited to, designing and teaching courses in Applied Human Physiology, Exercise Physiology, and/or Advanced Human Physiology. Primary duties for this position are instructional, but involvement in service at the department, college, and university levels is also expected.
Learn more and apply: https://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/en-us/job/541654/lecturer
Closing date: Open until filled
The Department of Physical Education, Sport, and Human Performance (PESH) at Winthrop University is seeking an innovative and involved tenure-track assistant professor to serve as Internship and Field Experience Coordinator and teach in an established Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science program. The program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) under the Commission on Accreditation of Exercise Science (CoAES). The program will be seeking accreditation with Council on Accreditation of Strength and Conditioning Education (CASCE).
Learn more and apply: https://winthrop.peopleadmin.com/postings/22915
Closing date: 10/29/26
The Department of Physical Education, Sport, and Human Performance (PESH) at Winthrop University is seeking two faculty in Athletic Training. Through this search we seek innovative and engaged tenure-track faculty. One position is at the associate professor rank and the second is at the assistant professor rank. Both faculty will teach in an established and evolving Master of Science in Athletic Training program. One position will include the Director of Clinical Education responsibilities. The program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE). The individuals will collaborate with other faculty to ensure that graduate students and undergraduate students interested in pursuing athletic training receive high-quality didactic education, practice remains congruent with disciplinary standards, and clinical experiences meet the needs of health care professionals in training. We seek candidates who will be exemplary leaders, teachers, scholars, and active participants in the college, on campus, with community partners, and professional organizations.
Learn more and apply: https://winthrop.peopleadmin.com/postings/22905
Closing date: 10/29/26
Appalachian State University seeks an Assistant Professor in Kinesiology with an earned Ph.D. in Kinesiology or a closely related field. Candidates should demonstrate potential for effective undergraduate and graduate teaching and a record of scholarly productivity. Preferred teaching expertise includes exercise physiology, exercise prescription, sport and exercise nutrition, anatomy and physiology, exercise psychology, behavior change, data analysis, and research methods. Relevant professional credentials, such as CEP, EP, CSCS, CPSS, or CMPC, are desirable. Candidates should present a clearly defined, impactful, and fundable research agenda and demonstrate the ability to mentor students in research, scholarship, and career development. Evidence of service to the university, community, or professional organizations and postgraduate education or professional experience is also valued. Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, typically on a 3:3 load, maintaining an active independent research program, mentoring students, and contributing to departmental, university, community, and professional service.
Learn more and apply: https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/55799
Posted: 9/11/2026
Closing date: 12/31/2026
The Department of Kinesiology (KINE) in the College of Health and Human Sciences at East Carolina University (ECU) invites applications for a nine-month tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning August 2027. The position is open to candidates from a broad range of research areas in exercise physiology including candidates engaged in translational research. Competitive start-up funding may be allocated to support the research programs for this position.
The successful candidates will 1) develop and maintain a strong publication record, 2) develop an externally funded research program, 3) have the potential for or a record of teaching at the college level to support the Department’s educational mission, 4) provide mentoring for graduate students in the Bioenergetics and Exercise Science PhD program and in the Department’s MS degree program, and 5) provide professional service to the university, community and profession.
Learn more and apply: http://ecu.peopleadmin.com/hr/postings/96676
The Department of Kinesiology at Mississippi State University is seeking an Assistant/Associate Professor in Strength and Conditioning to join its growing Strength and Conditioning Program. This tenure-track position offers opportunities to develop an independent research program, pursue external funding, teach undergraduate and graduate courses, mentor students, and contribute to the continued development of the Strength and Conditioning curriculum and program. The anticipated start date is January 2027 or August 2027.
Learn more and apply: https://explore.msujobs.msstate.edu/jobs/assistant-or-associate-professor-main-campus-starkville-ms-mississippi-united-states-d284abeb-81bf-4960-a714-c96dc3027e04
Posted: 9/11/2026
The Department of Kinesiology and Health Promotion (KHP) within the College of Education at the University of Kentucky is seeking candidates for a non-tenure-eligible Lecturer position, effective August 16, 2027. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Application reviews will begin October 1, 2026, and continue until the position is filled.
Pursue excellence in teaching and service. Successful candidates will be expected to:
1) Teach a four-four course load (i.e., 12 credits per semester) each academic year, consisting of primarily undergraduate courses serving most of our KHP majors and minors;
2) Provide support across departmental undergraduate programs;
3) Provide service to the department, college, and University of Kentucky.
Learn more and apply: https://ukjobs.uky.edu/postings/646790
Graduate Assistantships and Internships
If you would like your graduate program openings, graduate assistantship and fellowship positions, or internship opportunities listed here, complete the SEACSM job and grad program posting form.
Academic Programs
SEACSM boasts many first-rate educational institutions with undergraduate and graduate programs in a variety of fields. Institutions may promote their programs to potential students in the region.
Alabama
- Auburn University
- The University of Alabama
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
- University of South Alabama
Florida
- Florida Atlantic University
- Florida State University
- Gannon University
- Jacksonville University
- Keiser University
- University of Central Florida
- University of Florida
- University of Miami
- University of West Florida
Georgia
- Georgia Southern University
- Georgia State University
- Georgia Institute of Technology
- Kennesaw State University
- Life University
- University of Georgia
- University of North Georgia
Kentucky
- Eastern Kentucky University
- Murray State University
- University of Kentucky
- University of Louisville
- Western Kentucky University
Louisiana
- Louisiana State University
- Louisiana Tech University
- University of Louisiana at Monroe
- Southeastern Louisiana University
Mississippi
North Carolina
- Appalachian State University
- East Carolina University
- University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
- University of North Carolina, Charlotte
- University of North Carolina, Greensboro
- Wake Forest University
South Carolina
Tennessee
- East Tennessee State University
- Lipscomb University
- University of Memphis
- University of Tennessee – Chattanooga
- University of Tennessee – Knoxville
Virginia
Alabama
- Auburn University
- Huntingdon College
- Jacksonville State University
- Samford University
- Troy State University
- The University of Alabama
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
- University of South Alabama
Florida
- Barry University
- Florida Atlantic University
- Florida State University
- Jacksonville University
- Keiser University
- Stetson University
- University of Central Florida
- University of Florida
- University of Miami
- University of North Florida
- University of South Florida
- University of Tampa
Georgia
- Columbus State University
- Georgia Southern University
- Georgia State University
- Kennesaw State University
- Life University
- Mercer University
- Truett McConnell University
- University of Georgia
- University of North Georgia
- Valdosta State University
Kentucky
- Campbellsville University
- Eastern Kentucky University
- Morehead State University
- Murray State University
- University of Kentucky
- University of Louisville
- Western Kentucky University
Louisiana
- Louisiana State University
- Louisiana State University – Shreveport
- Louisiana Tech University
- McNeese State University
- University of Louisiana at Monroe
- Southeastern Louisiana University
- Tulane University
- University of New Orleans
Mississippi
- Mississippi State University
- Mississippi University of Women
- University of Mississippi
- University of Southern Mississippi
North Carolina
- Appalachian State University
- Campbell University
- Catawba College
- East Carolina University
- Elon College
- High Point University
- University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
- University of North Carolina, Charlotte
- University of North Carolina, Greensboro
- University of North Carolina, Wilmington
- Wake Forest University
South Carolina
- College of Charleston
- Coastal Carolina University
- Furman University
- Lander University
- University of South Carolina
- University of South Carolina – Aiken
- Winthrop University
Tennessee
- Austen Peay State University
- Bethel College
- Cumberland University
- East Tennessee State University
- Lipscomb University
- University of Memphis
- Middle Tennessee State University
- Milligan College
- University of Tennessee – Chattanooga
- University of Tennessee – Knoxville
- University of Tennessee – Martin
Virginia
Newsletters & Programs
Current and past SEACSM Newsletters and SEACSM Annual Meeting Programs are available to keep you up-to-date on chapter programs and provide access to past news & archives.
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- November 1, 2023 SEACSM News
- SEACSM 2024 Annual Meeting Planning (10/15/2023)
- October 1, 2023 SEACSM News
- SEACSM 2024 Annual Meeting Planning (9/15/2023)
- September 1, 2023 SEACSM News
- SEACSM 2024 Annual Meeting Planning (8/15/2023)
- August 1, 2023 SEACSM News
- July 2023 SEACSM News
- June 2023 SEACSM News
- May 2023 SEACSM News
- March 2023 SEACSM News
- February 15, 2023 SEACSM News
- February 1, 2023 SEACSM News
- January 15, 2023 SEACSM News
- January 1, 2023 SEACSM News
- December 15, 2022 SEACSM News
- December 1, 2022 SEACSM News
- November 15, 2022 SEACSM News
- November 1, 2022 SEACSM News
- October 15, 2022 SEACSM News
- September 30, 2022 SEACSM News
- September 15, 2022 SEACSM News
- May 2022 SEACSM News
- February 2022 SEACSM News
- January 2022 SEACSM News
- December 2021 SEACSM News
- November 2021 SEACSM News
- October 2021 SEACSM News
- September 2021 SEACSM News
- August 2021 SEACSM News