Alan P. Jung

Alan P. Jung is Dean and Professor at the School of Health Professions, Samford University. He has held academic roles since 2006, including Associate Professor and Chair of Kinesiology. A leader in undergraduate research mentorship, he has guided over 100 student projects presented at conferences and supported by grants. His career emphasizes teaching excellence and community engagement through medical mission trips to the Dominican Republic.

• Education: PhD in Exercise Physiology (University of Alabama), MS in Exercise Science (Appalachian State University), BS in Psychology and Human Communication (James Madison University)
• Grants & Presentations: Secured multiple grants for research and frequently presents at national/regional conferences

Research interests focus on exercise physiology, health professions education, and community health initiatives. He previously taught at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte before joining Samford.