Instructor, Health and Exercise Science
About The Position
The Department of Health and Exercise Science seeks a full-time, 9-month, non-tenure-track faculty member to support undergraduate teaching and experiential learning. The instructor will teach in areas such as exercise physiology, human physiology, and pathophysiology, and support the coordination and administration of undergraduate practicum, internship, and other applied learning experiences. The role works closely with students and clinical, fitness, healthcare, and community partners to facilitate high-quality professional experiences and connect academic preparation with career readiness. The instructor will also contribute service to the department, college, and university. Faculty in the department teach and conduct research in state-of-the-art facilities, emphasizing preparation of students to help people protect, maintain, and improve their health and quality of life. The position has no supervisory responsibilities. Employment is subject to a pre-employment criminal background check for new hires.
Requirements
- Master’s degree or Ed.D. in health and exercise science, kinesiology, exercise physiology, physiology, or a closely related field.
- College- or university-level undergraduate teaching experience or similar experience.
- Experience developing course curricula and academic support materials.
Nice To Haves
- Experience coordinating or administering undergraduate practicum, internship, or other experiential-learning programs in health and exercise science, kinesiology, or a related discipline.
- Demonstrated experience developing relationships with clinical, fitness, healthcare, or community partners and mentoring students through applied professional experiences.
- Experience teaching undergraduate exercise physiology.
- Experience teaching undergraduate pathophysiology.
Responsibilities
- Teach assigned undergraduate and graduate courses or sections in exercise physiology, human physiology, pathophysiology, and related areas.
- Coordinate with other instructors to maintain consistent course content, learning outcomes, instructional materials, and student expectations across multi-section courses.
- Develop syllabi, course materials, assessments, and other instructional resources, and provide regular student office hours.
- Advise and support students on academic planning, careers, and professional opportunities in healthcare, fitness, and related fields.
- Develop and maintain relationships with industry, healthcare providers, and other partners to support applied learning and experiential opportunities for students.
- Participate in departmental committees, student-oriented events, outreach activities, and other service activities that support the department and its students.
Benefits
- The university describes a robust benefits package, a collaborative atmosphere, and a focus on work-life balance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
