Instructor, Health and Exercise Science

Colorado State University•Fort Collins, CO

21h

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 contribute to instruction 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 strengthen the connection between academic preparation and career readiness. The Instructor also contributes service to the department, college, and university. Faculty in the Department teach and conduct research in state-of-the-art facilities, preparing students to help people protect, maintain, and improve their health and quality of life. The position has no supervisory responsibilities. A pre-employment criminal background check is required for new hires.

Requirements

Master’s degree or Ed.D. in health and exercise science, kinesiology, exercise physiology, physiology, or a closely related field.
Experience in college- or university-level undergraduate teaching, 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 regarding 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.