Assistant Professor of Exercise Science

Posting Details

POSTING INFORMATION

Internal Title

Assistant Professor of Exercise Science

Position Type

Tenure-track

School / Area

School of Health Sciences

Department

Health and Human Performance

Position Description

The College of Charleston invites qualified applicants for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position to teach in the established Exercise Science Program.

The successful candidate will join an active faculty in the Department of Health and Human Performance within the newly formed and expanding School of Health Sciences.

The school also offers undergraduate degrees in Public Health and Health Services Administration and Management. We currently have 20 full-time teacher-scholars that serve approximately 750 undergraduate majors with 350 majoring in exercise science.

We are committed to preparing and equipping the next generation of health professionals and are seeking applicants who share our mission and want to engage with undergraduate students in and outside the classroom through dynamic teaching, professional advising, and research mentorship.

Founded in 1770, the College of Charleston is nationally recognized as a strong public liberal arts and sciences university that is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, and that ranks among the nation's top institutions for quality education, student life, and affordability.

The student body numbers approximately 11,000 students in undergraduate and graduate programs, delivering a small-college feel blended with the advantages and diversity of a mid-sized university.

The College's urban campus is embedded in the center of historic downtown Charleston, South Carolina, amongst a thriving community of world-class businesses, restaurants, and the local healthcare industry, while still only a 20-minute drive to three public beaches.

You are invited to visit our websites to learn more about the College, School , and Department .

The required responsibilities of this position include 1) providing high-quality instruction for 3 course sections per semester in courses that align with exercise science, 2) maintaining an independent research agenda at the level of expectation for a tenure-track faculty member, 3) offering academic advising and professional mentoring for undergraduate students, 4) working collaboratively to advance the program and department and meet stated goals and objectives, 5) engaging in professional and college-wide service activities, and 6) committing to a liberal arts and sciences undergraduate education.

Applicants must possess an earned PhD degree in sport or exercise psychology or a closely related discipline from an accredited institution before the August 2025 start date.

Applicants should show scholarly promise through authorship on professional presentations and peer-reviewed publications in relevant journals.

Applicants must be able to demonstrate the ability to teach undergraduate-level students with the promise for teaching excellence.

We especially welcome individuals who teach using equitable and inclusive pedagogy with interests in the areas of exercise or sport psychology, behavior change, nutrition, and / or motor behavior in addition to other courses that match professional expertise.

Preference will be given to those with a record of mentoring students through the research process within a higher education setting.

Interested individuals should apply online at https : / / jobs.cofc.edu , and include a 1) curriculum vitae, 2) cover letter that describes your research agenda, 3) a teaching philosophy that describes your teaching experience and pedagogical strategies, highlighting courses capable of and interested in instructing, 4) graduate transcripts, and 5) contact information for three references.

Questions regarding the position can be directed to Dr. Liza Reader at [email protected] . Applications completed by November 1, 2024 will receive full consideration by the search committee.

This is a nine-month position; the salary and benefits package are competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Posting Date

09 / 27 / 2024

Closing Date

11 / 01 / 2024

Open Until Filled?

Posting Number

F2016424P

EEO Statement

The College of Charleston is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the basis of sex, gender (including gender identity and / or expression), pregnancy, race, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, and other classifications protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.

For more information, please visit eop.cofc.edu.

Quicklink for Posting

https : / / jobs.cofc.edu / postings / 15929

Supplemental Questions

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter / Letter of Application
• Teaching Philosophy
• Unofficial Graduate Transcripts
• Reference List

Optional Documents