College of Charleston
Assistant Professor of Exercise Science
College of Charleston, Charleston, South Carolina, United States, 29408
Posting DetailsPosting 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.The required responsibilities of this position include:Providing high-quality instruction for 3 course sections per semester in courses that align with exercise science.Maintaining an independent research agenda at the level of expectation for a tenure-track faculty member.Offering academic advising and professional mentoring for undergraduate students.Working collaboratively to advance the program and department and meet stated goals and objectives.Engaging in professional and college-wide service activities.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
readerer@cofc.edu . 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?
No
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
Applicant DocumentsRequired DocumentsCurriculum VitaeCover Letter / Letter of ApplicationTeaching PhilosophyUnofficial Graduate TranscriptsReference ListOptional Documents
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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.The required responsibilities of this position include:Providing high-quality instruction for 3 course sections per semester in courses that align with exercise science.Maintaining an independent research agenda at the level of expectation for a tenure-track faculty member.Offering academic advising and professional mentoring for undergraduate students.Working collaboratively to advance the program and department and meet stated goals and objectives.Engaging in professional and college-wide service activities.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
readerer@cofc.edu . 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?
No
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
Applicant DocumentsRequired DocumentsCurriculum VitaeCover Letter / Letter of ApplicationTeaching PhilosophyUnofficial Graduate TranscriptsReference ListOptional Documents
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