Assistant/Associate Professor of Health and Human Performance
About The Position
Concordia University Chicago (CUC) invites applications for the full-time faculty position in the Health & Human Performance Program. Specifically, the program is seeking a candidate with expertise in Scientific Writing and Measurement & Evaluation Techniques in Health & Human Performance. The ideal candidate would have the ability to also teach graduate-level courses related to cardiovascular and neuromuscular responses to exercise and/or sports nutrition. This position is located in River Forest, IL. Candidates must support and be committed to the mission and identity of Concordia University Chicago, a university of the Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod (LCMS)
Requirements
- Demonstrated content expertise in Scientific Writing, Measurement & Evaluation in Health & Human Performance
- Demonstrated record of mentorship of graduate students and scholarship
- Proficiency with learning management systems, preferred Blackboard
- Proficiency with online pedagogy
- Proficient with lecture recording to aid in online education
- Strong administrative skills, including related computer and technology skills
- Superior verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- Enthusiastic supporter of Lutheran higher education and Concordia University Chicago
- A minimum of 1 year of experience teaching in a Health & Human Performance-related graduate program is required
- A completed PhD in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Exercise Physiology, or closely related field is required
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience teaching online for a Higher Education program is preferred
- Undergraduate certification or colloquy completion as a professional church worker in the LCMS is preferred
Responsibilities
- Teaches 24 hours per year in the Health & Human Performance program
- Maintains curriculum at course level
- Serves on dissertation committees
- Grades comprehensive examinations
- Maintains a robust record of scholarship
- Pursues professional development in order to maintain best practices
- Performs other duties as assigned by Program Director, Division Chair, or Dean
Benefits
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and/or Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Disability and Survivor Plan
- Retirement Pension Plan
- Retirement 403(b) Savings Plan
- Basic Life and Supplemental Life Insurance
- Accidental Death and Dismemberment Coverage
- Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
- Tuition benefits (available for employees and their qualified dependents)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
