Assistant Professor, Exercise Science

Winthrop University • Rock Hill, SC

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About The Position

The Department of Physical Education, Sport, and Human Performance (PESH) at Winthrop University seeks an innovative, involved tenure-track assistant professor to serve as Internship and Field Experience Coordinator and teach in its established Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science program. The program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) and the Commission on Accreditation of Exercise Science (CoAES), and plans to seek accreditation with the Council on Accreditation of Strength and Conditioning Education (CASCE).

The successful candidate will collaborate with faculty to provide undergraduate exercise science students with high-quality didactic education and exceptional internship and field experiences. The department seeks an exemplary leader, teacher, and scholar who actively participates in the college, on campus, with community partners, and in professional organizations.

Requirements

• Doctorate specializing in exercise science, strength and conditioning, or a closely related field; ABD candidates who will complete the degree by summer 2027 will be considered.
• Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) credential.
• Experience providing exercise science or strength and conditioning services to clients or patients.
• Foundation for successful collegiate teaching.
• Foundation for active scholarship.
• Ability to work collaboratively with departmental and other university members.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with CASCE and/or CoAES accreditation procedures.
• Experience supervising exercise science or strength and conditioning internships and field experiences.
• Demonstrated ability to use technology and online learning for instructional purposes.
• Demonstrated ability to use technology for student record keeping and management.
• Experience working with underrepresented students and students from at-risk backgrounds.
• Expertise in one or more of the following areas: exercise physiology, biomechanics, kinesiology, exercise prescription, athlete assessment and performance, and military and tactical athlete performance.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Internship and Field Experience Coordinator.
• Teach in the Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science program.
• Collaborate with faculty to ensure students receive high-quality didactic education and exceptional internship and field experiences.
• Participate actively in the college, on campus, with community partners, and in professional organizations.
• Contribute as a scholar.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree