Benedictine College
Benedictine College is hiring: Assistant/Associate Professor in Strength and Con
Benedictine College, Atchison, KS, United States, 66002
Department: Health, Wellness, and Exercise Science
Job Status: Full-Time
FLSA Status: Exempt
Reports To: Department Chair and Dean
Grade/Level: Graduate
Amount of Travel Required:
Work Schedule:
Positions Supervised:
POSITION SUMMARY
Benedictine College invites applications from kinesiology and exercise science fields with emphasis in strength and conditioning to apply for a full-time position in the rapidly growing Health, Wellness, and Exercise Science Department.
To apply for this job, please select the link to be transferred to Benedictine's Job Posting page: https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/Details/2788237/Benedictine-College/AssistantAssociate-Professor-in-Strength-and-Conditioning
This Assistant or Associate Professor position starts in Fall 2025. Main responsibilities pertaining to teaching:
Other potential courses to teach:
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Responsibilities include:
Requirements
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
The successful candidate should hold a master's or terminal degree in exercise science, kinesiology, strength and conditioning, or associated fields. Doctorate degree preferred. Individuals with a personal and professional growth mindset are encouraged to apply.
The following qualifications are highly preferred:
CANDIDATE SUBMISSIONS
Applicants should submit the following:
The successful candidate will be a good fit for the Benedictine College Mission, which states:
" Heir to the 1500 years of Benedictine Dedication to learning, Benedictine College's mission as a Catholic, Benedictine, liberal arts, residential college is the education of men and women within a community of faith and scholarship."
For questions concerning the position, please contact Jaclyn Pruitt, Department Chair, at jpruitt@benedictine.edu. Review of applicants will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. For more information about the HWES Department at Benedictine College, please see the Department website at https://www.benedictine.edu/academics/departments/exercise-science/index .
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Physical Abilities
Stand F
Walk F
Sit O
Handling / Fingering O
Reach Outward O
Reach Above Shoulder O
Climb N
Crawl N
Squat or Kneel O
Bend O
Push / Pull
12 lbs or less O
13-25 lbs N
26-40 lbs N
41-100 lbs N
Lift /Carry
10 lbs or less O
11-20 lbs N
21-50 lbs N
51-100 lbs N
Over 100 lbs N
N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this occupation.
O (Occasionally) Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day)
F (Frequently) Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day)
C (Constantly) Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)
EOE
Job Status: Full-Time
FLSA Status: Exempt
Reports To: Department Chair and Dean
Grade/Level: Graduate
Amount of Travel Required:
Work Schedule:
Positions Supervised:
POSITION SUMMARY
Benedictine College invites applications from kinesiology and exercise science fields with emphasis in strength and conditioning to apply for a full-time position in the rapidly growing Health, Wellness, and Exercise Science Department.
To apply for this job, please select the link to be transferred to Benedictine's Job Posting page: https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/Details/2788237/Benedictine-College/AssistantAssociate-Professor-in-Strength-and-Conditioning
This Assistant or Associate Professor position starts in Fall 2025. Main responsibilities pertaining to teaching:
- Sport Psychology
- Programing and Periodization
- Introduction to Personal Training
- Essentials of Strength and Conditioning
- Wellness for Life
- Advanced weights and cueing for strength training and plyometrics
Other potential courses to teach:
- Sport Nutrition
- Foundations of Human Movement
- Fitness courses (such as: Beginning Gymnastics, Weight Lifting, Dance Classes, etc.)
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Responsibilities include:
- Teaching 12 credits of classes per academic semester
- Actively participate in Department meetings and growth planning
- Serve as an academic advisor to Department majors and minors
- Engage in appropriate faculty service.
- Be willing to engage in course development for emerging skills
Requirements
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
The successful candidate should hold a master's or terminal degree in exercise science, kinesiology, strength and conditioning, or associated fields. Doctorate degree preferred. Individuals with a personal and professional growth mindset are encouraged to apply.
The following qualifications are highly preferred:
- Minimum 3-5 years of experience in the field of strength and conditioning
- Certified in at least one of the following:
- CSCS
- SCCA
- NASCA-CPT
- USAW
- Post-secondary teaching experience preferred
CANDIDATE SUBMISSIONS
Applicants should submit the following:
- A cover letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- A written statement of teaching philosophy and interest
- Contact information of three references
The successful candidate will be a good fit for the Benedictine College Mission, which states:
" Heir to the 1500 years of Benedictine Dedication to learning, Benedictine College's mission as a Catholic, Benedictine, liberal arts, residential college is the education of men and women within a community of faith and scholarship."
For questions concerning the position, please contact Jaclyn Pruitt, Department Chair, at jpruitt@benedictine.edu. Review of applicants will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. For more information about the HWES Department at Benedictine College, please see the Department website at https://www.benedictine.edu/academics/departments/exercise-science/index .
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Physical Abilities
Stand F
Walk F
Sit O
Handling / Fingering O
Reach Outward O
Reach Above Shoulder O
Climb N
Crawl N
Squat or Kneel O
Bend O
Push / Pull
12 lbs or less O
13-25 lbs N
26-40 lbs N
41-100 lbs N
Lift /Carry
10 lbs or less O
11-20 lbs N
21-50 lbs N
51-100 lbs N
Over 100 lbs N
N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this occupation.
O (Occasionally) Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day)
F (Frequently) Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day)
C (Constantly) Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)
EOE