Alan Jung is a professor in Samford University’s Department of Kinesiology. Since joining the Samford faculty in 2006, he has taught numerous courses and led medical mission trips to the Dominican Republic with students.

He has mentored more than 100 research projects presented by Samford undergraduate students at professional conferences, as well as numerous research projects published by Samford students. He has also received multiple grants to support his own research initiatives and is a frequent presenter for national, regional and local organizations.

Jung has guided the School of Health Professions through a decade of remarkable growth and Christ-centered purpose. His leadership has helped shape a culture rooted in the calling of 1 Peter 4:10: “Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.”

Before joining Samford, Jung served in faculty and teaching roles at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.

Degrees and Certifications

• PhD, exercise physiology, University of Alabama
• MS, exercise science, Appalachian State University
• BS, psychology and human communication, James Madison University

Awards and Honors

• John H. Buchanan Award for Excellence in Classroom Teaching, Samford University
• Fellow, American College of Sports Medicine