Adjunct Faculty, Exercise Science (EXSC 360L-02: Exercise Testing & Rx LAB)

Bellarmine University • Louisville, KY

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Bellarmine University is hiring an adjunct faculty member to teach EXSC 360L-02, Exercise Testing and Prescription Laboratory, during Spring 2027. The term runs from January 7, 2027, through April 29, 2027. This in-person lab has a capacity of 16 students and meets Tuesdays from 8:00 to 11:00 a.m. in Allen Hall 203, with scheduled meetings from January 7 through April 21, 2027.

The course is the corresponding laboratory component to EXSC 360, Exercise Testing and Prescription. It prepares students to individualize exercise testing and prescription for healthy clients and patients who have medical clearance to exercise. Students learn to use standardized testing protocols to objectively assess physical fitness and apply test results to evidence-based exercise programming intended to improve health and lower disease risk. The course also prepares students to sit for the American College of Sports Medicine Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) certification exam.

Bellarmine University is a growing university with a liberal arts focus in the Catholic higher education tradition. It enrolls approximately 3,200 undergraduate and graduate students and emphasizes small classes and personal attention. The university describes itself as an engaged partner in Louisville, connecting campus, community, and curriculum through engaged scholarship and initiatives supporting social and civic engagement. Bellarmine is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds. Visa sponsorship is not provided.

Requirements

• Master's degree or higher in Exercise Science or a closely related field.
• Teaching experience at the undergraduate level and/or within the allied health professions.
• Expertise in exercise physiology and/or proficiency with fitness testing and exercise prescription.

Responsibilities

• Teach the EXSC 360L-02 Exercise Testing and Prescription Laboratory in person during Spring 2027.
• Prepare students to individualize exercise testing and prescription for healthy clients and medically cleared patients.
• Teach standardized fitness testing protocols and the use of testing results to develop evidence-based exercise programs.
• Prepare students for the American College of Sports Medicine Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) certification exam.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level