Assistant Professor of Exercise Science - School of Health Sciences

Liberty University • Lynchburg, VA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Faculty are essential to Liberty University’s mission of Training Champions for Christ. It is expected that ‎‎‎‎‎‎a faculty member model a personal commitment to the goals and values of Liberty University, engage ‎‎‎‎‎‎in an active commitment to, and experience of, personal spiritual formation within a biblically informed ‎‎‎‎‎‎Christian worldview. Faculty should view their teaching, engagement with students, and scholarship as a ‎‎‎‎means to a significant educational ‎‎end. They should strive to employ a variety of techniques for the ‎‎‎‎development of good learning ‎‎conditions, view each student as a unique individual, and insofar as it is ‎‎‎‎possible, provide for individual ‎‎differences, abilities, and interests. ‎ The Assistant Professor’s primary role is to teach in their areas of expertise, maintain the ‎‎integrity of ‎‎‎course and ‎instructional programs, and to ensure that their delivery is in alignment with the University ‎‎‎mission and ‎‎‎vision for the student experience. As such, faculty are responsible for creating an academic ‎‎‎atmosphere ‎‎‎of mutual respect and consideration for individual dignity. Faculty members may be asked ‎‎‎to aid in the ‎‎‎development of curriculum in the residential and distance education environments, as well ‎‎‎as engage in ‎‎‎research/scholarship or creative activity that varies depending upon the expectations of ‎‎‎their respective ‎‎‎college or school and any additional activities involving service to students and their ‎‎‎professional ‎‎‎discipline. ‎ Faculty attain the rank of Assistant Professor based upon scholarly and professional achievements. An ‎‎earned doctoral degree or a terminal master’s degree at an accredited institution in an area relevant to ‎‎‎the faculty member’s area of teaching or a professional certificate (e.g., CPA) is preferred but not ‎‎‎required.‎ Assistant Professors are contracted for 10, 11, or 12 months (30, 33, or 36 load hours, respectively).‎ ‎‎Release from contracted teaching load is determined each semester by the Dean, per Liberty University Faculty Handbook. Job-Specific Details The School of Health Sciences, Allied Health Professions Department at Liberty University invites applications for an Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor faculty position in Exercise Science beginning in the Fall 2026. The successful candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate and graduate level courses in the candidate’s area of expertise, involve and mentor undergraduate students in research, and participate in academic advising, program development, and institutional committee assignments.

Requirements

• Doctoral degree (Ph.D., DPT) in Exercise Science or a related field of study.
• Experience in teaching a variety of introductory and upper-level courses in Exercise Science and related fields of study.
• Ability to supervise and mentor undergraduate student research.
• Strong collaborative skills and the ability to work collegially.
• Must be committed to the evangelical standards and mission of Liberty University.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced training beyond the Ph.D., e.g., Postdoc, industry, etc., is preferred.

Responsibilities

• teach undergraduate and graduate level courses in the candidate’s area of expertise
• involve and mentor undergraduate students in research
• participate in academic advising
• participate in program development
• participate in institutional committee assignments

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees