Kinesiology Professor Career

*A job as a Kinesiology Professor falls under the broader career category of Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary. The information on this page will generally apply to all careers in this category but may not specifically apply to this career title.

Job Description for Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary : Teach courses pertaining to recreation, leisure, and fitness studies, including exercise physiology and facilities management. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.


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Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondar Career

Salary Info

Median Annual Wage

$67,870

Median Hourly Wage

$32.63*

Total Employed Nationally

17,390


Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2016 wage data and 2016-2026 employment projections. "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2016-2026). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.