Visiting Assistant Professor, Health and Human Physiological Sciences

Skidmore • Saratoga Springs, NY

7d • $68,989

About The Position

The Health and Human Physiological Sciences Department at Skidmore College
invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure track, Visiting Assistant
Professor position for the 2026-2027 academic year. This is a 1-year appointment
with responsibilities in teaching and department service. The Health & Human
Physiological Sciences Department is located in the recently opened Billie Tisch
Center for Integrated Sciences, a state-of-the-art teaching and learning space
that fosters unique interdisciplinary connections across the sciences.

Requirements

• A Ph.D. in the area of exercise/applied physiology/kinesiology or related field, although A.B.D. candidates and applicants with an MS degree may be considered.

Nice To Haves

• Preference will be given to candidates with undergraduate teaching experience. However, the department views this opportunity as a teaching postdoctoral fellowship with opportunity for mentorship and professional development through the department and the Center for Leadership, Teaching, and Learning (CLTL).

Responsibilities

• Teach 18 contact hours (typically 9/semester) in undergraduate courses, including: Introduction to Exercise Physiology Lecture and/or Lab, Exercise Testing and Prescription, Research Techniques, and/or Advanced Exercise Physiology with Lab.
• Opportunity to supervise independent study projects or senior thesis projects (additional compensation).
• The successful candidate will join an energetic and collegial department that is passionate about teaching and conducting research with undergraduates. Collaborative research opportunities (pre-clinical to clinical/applied physiology) will be available and encouraged, though not required.

Benefits

• Skidmore College offers a comprehensive benefits package. Our benefits plans provide choice and flexibility to support our employees' needs and those of their families.
• Benefits information: www.skidmore.edu/benefits
• All bargaining unit members shall be covered by a collective bargaining agreement between Skidmore College and Services Employees International Union (SEIU), Local 200 United.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees