Assistant Professor of Exercise Science

COLUMBIA COLLEGE•Columbia, SC

About The Position

The Division of Health Sciences at Columbia College invites applications for an Assistant Professor in Exercise Science position beginning August, 2026. Columbia College is a liberal arts college that is committed to creating a learning community that values diversity and inclusion. We seek candidates who will be innovative in teaching, leadership, and research while building collaborative relationships in the college and profession. The School of Health Sciences includes undergraduate majors in both the Allied Health Sciences as well as in the Natural Sciences. Exercise Science, Speech-Language Pathology, and Public Health are the current majors offered in Allied Health while Chemistry and Biology are majors that are currently offered through the Natural Sciences. Faculty within the division are committed to collaborative undergraduate research and have been successful in obtaining outside funding to support these efforts. The College and Division are committed to social justice and demonstrate sensitivity to the needs of underserved and marginalized populations. The academic programs housed in this Division rely on the convergence of scientific education, clinical application, and a strong liberal arts foundation. This position is a nine-month, full-time, tenure-track appointment. The standard teaching load is twelve credit hours for each of the fall and spring semesters. The candidate must demonstrate the ability to design and deliver courses in a variety of formats, including online and hybrid modalities, and is expected to teach core courses and specialized courses in Introduction to Exercise Science, Personal Health and Wellness, Physical Activity and Public Health, and Exercise Testing and Prescription. The candidate is expected to have flexibility in class scheduling to meet the needs of the College. Faculty members are expected to participate in faculty governance and academic program activities and to engage in service as well as scholarship and professional development. Columbia College offers a competitive benefits package.

Requirements

Candidates must have an earned doctorate in Exercise Science or a related field by August 1, 2026
All required documents must be completed for the application to be reviewed

Nice To Haves

Some teaching experience is preferred

Responsibilities

Design and deliver courses in a variety of formats, including online and hybrid modalities
Teach core courses and specialized courses in Introduction to Exercise Science, Personal Health and Wellness, Physical Activity and Public Health, and Exercise Testing and Prescription
Participate in faculty governance and academic program activities
Engage in service as well as scholarship and professional development