Assistant Professor, Exercise Science
About The Position
The Department of Physical Education, Sport, and Human Performance (PESH) at Winthrop University is seeking an innovative and involved tenure-track assistant professor to serve as Internship and Field Experience Coordinator and teach in an 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). The program will be seeking accreditation with Council on Accreditation of Strength and Conditioning Education (CASCE). The individual will collaborate with other faculty to ensure that undergraduate students interested in pursuing exercise science receive high-quality didactic education and exceptional internship and field experiences. We seek a candidate who will be an exemplary leader, teacher, scholar, and active participant in the college, on campus, with community partners, and in professional organizations.
Requirements
- Doctorate with specialization in exercise science, strength and conditioning or closely related field (ABD with completion by summer 2027 will be considered)
- Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) credential
- Experience as a provider of 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 internship and field experiences
- Demonstrated ability in the use of 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 of exercise science or strength and conditioning: 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 other faculty to ensure high-quality didactic education and exceptional internship and field experiences for undergraduate students
- Be an exemplary leader, teacher, scholar, and active participant in the college, on campus, with community partners, and in professional organizations
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
