Tenure Track Hire in Health and Exercise Science

Roanoke College•Salem, VA

About The Position

Roanoke College invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Health and Exercise Science in the School of Health, Science, and Sustainability, starting in August 2027. The program is one of the College’s largest majors and immerses students in exercise and movement science through experiential learning, research, professional experiences, and individualized advising. It is connected to regional healthcare systems, biomedical research facilities, and public and nonprofit health and wellness organizations. Faculty and students share classrooms, research facilities, and equipment in the Cregger Center. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate courses and laboratories, provide academic advising, mentor students in undergraduate research and/or professional experiences, maintain an active independent research program, and serve the department, College, and community. Teaching will include core and elective courses, with opportunities to develop courses aligned with the candidate’s expertise and contribute to general education. The program is particularly interested in candidates with expertise in strength and conditioning teaching and research. The annual teaching load is eight teaching units; lab instruction and advising contribute toward those units. This hire is part of a cluster of tenure-track positions in the School of Health, Science, and Sustainability. Faculty hired through this initiative are expected to cultivate meaningful collaborations across disciplines through teaching, scholarship, and service. Applicants should describe in their cover letter at least one specific collaboration opportunity involving two or more Roanoke College programs. The selected candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire; the College cannot provide visa sponsorship for this position. Application materials include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching statement, research statement, and unofficial graduate and undergraduate transcripts. Application review begins December 1, 2026. Three reference letters will be requested after the initial review, at least two of which must directly address teaching.

Requirements

Earned doctorate in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, or a related field; tenure-track faculty must hold a terminal degree in the discipline or a closely related field.
Demonstrated potential for high-quality and effective undergraduate teaching.
Demonstrated potential for an active scholarly or creative research agenda.
Demonstrated commitment to the values and mission of a liberal arts education.
Legal authorization to work in the United States at the time of hire; visa sponsorship is unavailable.

Nice To Haves

Expertise and teaching experience in strength and conditioning.
Capacity to support teaching Human Biology and Human Anatomy & Physiology.
NSCA CSCS certification or similar.
College-level teaching experience with evidence of effective and inclusive teaching practices.
Interest in advising and mentoring students and contributing to a campus community.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Good organizational skills.
Good critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
Good interpersonal and collaborative skills.

Responsibilities

Teach a standard full-time course load, including undergraduate courses and laboratories in the Health and Exercise Science curriculum.
Develop and deliver high-quality courses in the faculty member’s areas of expertise, with opportunities to create new courses and contribute to general education.
Use inclusive, effective, engaging, and current pedagogical practices.
Assess student learning fairly and provide timely feedback.
Assign grades and maintain course and student records in accordance with FERPA and College regulations, submitting them by established deadlines.
Hold regular office hours to support students.
Provide thoughtful academic advising and mentor students in undergraduate research and/or professional experiences.
Maintain an active program of scholarly, creative, or professional work and share that work through appropriate venues.
Remain current in the field and participate in professional development to enhance teaching, curriculum development, and scholarship.
Participate in faculty governance and program, School, and College-wide service.
Contribute to curriculum development and program assessment.
Attend program, School, and College-wide meetings and academic events, including Convocation and Commencement.
Mentor colleagues and contribute to meaningful interdisciplinary collaborations through teaching, scholarship, and service.