Instructor or Assistant Professor of Exercise Science

Holy Family University • Philadelphia, PA

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About The Position

Holy Family University’s School of Arts and Sciences invites applications for a full-time Instructor or Assistant Professor of Exercise Science, with a start date of August 2027. The area of specialization is open, though candidates with backgrounds in exercise science, athletic training, or a related field are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching and maintain a commitment to teaching, scholarship, and service. All employees must understand the mission of Catholic higher education and be committed to Holy Family University’s core values, mission, goals, and objectives.

The position includes teaching courses in the Undergraduate Exercise Science and Biology Programs. There is particular interest in candidates able to teach Introduction to Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology, Physical Fitness and Assessment, Strength and Conditioning, and/or Kinesiology and Biomechanics. The successful candidate may also develop courses in their specialty area. Other duties include maintaining academic excellence in the classroom, advising and mentoring Exercise Science students, sustaining an active research and scholarship agenda, and participating in school- and university-wide committees, initiatives, and service opportunities.

Holy Family University describes its benefits as supporting employees’ and dependents’ physical, mental, and financial wellness. Benefits include medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage; commuter benefits; a 403(b) retirement plan with a discretionary match of up to 5% and immediate vesting; paid holidays, sick days, and a week off for Winter Break; tuition remission or discounts for eligible employees and dependents; and a 50% discount at Alpha House for Nursery, Pre-K, and Kindergarten.

Requirements

• Hold a master’s or doctoral degree in Athletic Training, Exercise Science, or a closely related field.
• Demonstrate a commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching.
• Maintain a commitment to excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service.
• Understand and be committed to Holy Family University’s Catholic higher education mission, core values, goals, and objectives.

Nice To Haves

• A background in exercise science, athletic training, or a related field.
• Ability to teach Introduction to Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology, Physical Fitness and Assessment, Strength and Conditioning, and/or Kinesiology and Biomechanics.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses within the Undergraduate Exercise Science and Biology Programs.
• Maintain academic excellence in the classroom.
• Advise and mentor students in the Undergraduate Exercise Science program.
• Sustain an active research and scholarship agenda.
• Participate in school- and university-wide committees, initiatives, and other service opportunities.
• Potentially develop courses in the candidate’s specialty area.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription, dental, and vision benefits.
• Commuter transit and parking benefits through pre-tax payroll deductions.
• 403(b) retirement plan with a discretionary match of up to 5%, vested immediately.
• Paid holidays, sick days, and a week off for Winter Break.
• 100% tuition remission for employees or dependents pursuing a first undergraduate degree.
• 100% tuition remission for employees pursuing a first master’s or doctoral degree.
• 50% tuition discount for eligible dependents pursuing a first master’s or doctoral degree.
• 50% discount for Nursery, Pre-K, and Kindergarten at Alpha House.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level