Assistant, Associate, or Professor of Health and Human Performance

Concordia University, Nebraska•Seward, NE

55d•Onsite

About The Position

Concordia University, Nebraska, an institution of The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, believes, teaches, and confesses that the Holy Scriptures are the inspired, inerrant, and infallible Word of God. As people called by the Holy Spirit through the Gospel to saving faith in Christ Jesus, the Word of God guides all we do in leading, teaching, and learning. Concordia equips students for lives of learning, service, and leadership in the home, church, and world. Come and belong…join our team of passionate service leaders! Concordia University is needing an Assistant, Associate, or Professor of Health and Human Performance who wants to be a part of this mission. The main campus (and this role) is located in Seward, Nebraska. If you thrive in a Christian atmosphere and community-driven environment, you will enjoy Concordia University's community feel. If you want to learn more about Concordia University, Nebraska, please visit www.cune.edu. Position Purpose: Responsibilities will include teaching at the undergraduate level, advising students and assisting in the development and execution of strategic initiatives for the College of Education, Health and Human Sciences and the Health and Human Performance Department at the University. This is a full-time position with full-time benefits package. Must be 19 years or older to apply. The preferred start date of this faculty position is January 2027 (Spring Semester) or at the latest July 2027 at the beginning of the 2027-28 Academic Year.

Requirements

Ph.D. or terminal degree in related field preferred. Candidates who have earned a master's and who agree to pursue a terminal degree will be considered.
Appropriate successful experience in the workplace or in a classroom that will lead to successful university-level teaching and mentoring in an acceptable subset of the following areas:
Evidence of excellence in teaching, preferably at the community college or university level.
Desire to develop professional relationships with students in which the faculty member is seen as an instructor, mentor, and advisor.
A candidate who is an active Christian is required. Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod membership preferred.
Proficient in the use of technology, software applications including Blackboard, Banner, and related applications, databases, spreadsheets, and word processing necessary for teaching.
Excellent presentation and communication skills.
Ability to juggle multiple tasks on sometimes short deadlines.
Familiarity with higher education, curriculum planning, course development, assessment, best teaching, and administrative practices; or a record of excellence in teaching.
Able to communicate professionally with a diverse constituency both on and off campus.
Committed to an environment of encouragement, teamwork, and excellence within a Christian University.
Responsible for creating an environment that is consistent with the values of the University and fosters the development of students. This environment is one that is designed to build a positive character and foster Christian faith formation.
Demonstrate character qualities of enthusiasm, courtesy, flexibility, integrity, gratitude, kindness, self-control, perseverance, and punctuality.
Able to work within a culture of teamwork with emotional stability and positive words/actions.
Be professional and courteous in dealing with students, families, faculty and staff, and the general public.
Values and beliefs aligned with The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod.
Ability to travel, including overnight and weekend events, for any University related events/activities.
Ability to maintain driver's certification for University provided vehicles and University-related travel.
Must follow security policies that correspond to the level of sensitivity of the data they handle.
Should promptly report any security concerns or incidents to designated personnel.
Maintain security and patching of personal devices connected to the institutional email.
Maintain high standards for institutional, staff, faculty, employee, and financial data used for business operations.

Nice To Haves

Active membership in a Christian congregation is required. Lutheran Church Missouri Synod membership preferred.

Responsibilities

Teach courses in health and human performance based on the needs of the department and the qualifications of the candidate. Preferred instructional assignments include courses within the majors of Exercise Science, Physical Education, and Public Health and Fitness. Outstanding candidates with a generalist background in health and human performance are encouraged to apply.
Engage in departmental planning, course and program assessment, curriculum development, student advising, and assistance with student recruitment and activities.
Support the growth of the College of Education, Health and Human Sciences and department through innovative ideas and leadership experiences.
Provide leadership for student internships and job opportunities including maintaining and establishing contacts in business and industry.
Actively pursue scholarly and academic research activities that are mutually beneficial.
Demonstrate a willingness to enthusiastically embrace the mission and vision of Concordia University, Nebraska.
Work with colleagues from multiple departments to serve the university.
Other faculty duties as assigned.