Assistant Professor - Human Performance and Health Education - Tenure Track

Wmujobs; Kalamazoo (MI); Sur place; USD 70 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Generous benefit package

Résumé du poste

Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo, MI, invites applications for an Assistant Professor - Human Performance and Health Education (HPHE) in Exercise Science. The position emphasizes teaching, research, and service in a dynamic academic community.

The candidate will develop curricula, publish research, advise students, and participate in departmental governance, with opportunities to contribute to community partnerships and professional outreach.

Qualifications

• Terminal degree in Exercise Science or closely related field.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for collaboration with colleagues, students, and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated potential for high-quality research and scholarly productivity.
• Evidence of and ability to teach and develop curriculum in innovative formats (hybrid, online, cohort).
• Ability to obtain ACSM certifications as an Exercise Physiologist or Clinical Exercise Physiologist.

Responsabilités

• Deliver undergraduate and graduate courses in exercise science and related subjects.
• Provide academic advising and mentorship to students.
• Develop and maintain an active research agenda with publications and conference presentations.
• Engage in service through associations, review panels, and other professional activities.
• Contribute to departmental and university-level committees and initiatives.

Description du poste

Assistant Professor - Human Performance and Health Education - Tenure Track

Salary Range Commensurate with experience.

• Generous benefit package.

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

General Summary

The Human Performance and Health Education ( HPHE ) department at Western Michigan University seeks applicants for an assistant professor, tenure track faculty in Exercise Science. This position offers an exciting opportunity for an emerging scholar to contribute to a dynamic academic community dedicated to excellence in teaching, research, and service within our exercise science program. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to advancing the field of exercise science through innovative research, engaging teaching, and meaningful service to the university and professional communities.

Major Duties

• Support and advance the mission of the HPHE department and Western Michigan University by fostering a learning environment that promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion, and by contributing to the department’s strategic goals.
• Deliver undergraduate and graduate courses in exercise science, including specialized courses. Provide academic advising and mentorship to students, supporting their academic and career development.
• Develop and maintain an active research agenda in exercise science, leading to publications in peer-reviewed journals, presentations at conferences, and securing research funding.
• Engage in service to the professional community through participation in relevant associations, review panels, and other events.
• Promote the department and university through outreach activities and community partnerships.
• Contribute to departmental committees, participate in faculty governance, and engage in university-wide initiatives. Collaborate with colleagues to enhance the department’s programs and initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications

• Terminal degree in Exercise Science, or a closely related field from an accredited institution.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, students, and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated potential for high-quality research and scholarly productivity, including publications or work in progress.
• Evidence of and ability to teach and develop curriculum in innovative formats (cohort, hybrid, online, site-based, etc.).
• Ability to obtain ACSM certifications as an Exercise Physiologist or Clinical Exercise Physiologist.

Desired Qualifications

• Demonstrated history of service at the local, state and national level in event management.
• Established research agenda with a record of publications in top-tier journals or substantial evidence of ongoing research project.
• Experience with instructional technologies in educational settings.
• Experience in curriculum development and program assessment within higher education settings.
• Knowledge of current trends and emerging issues in exercise science.
• Familiarity with CAAHEP accreditation and ACSM certifications.

WMU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Protected veterans, individuals with disabilities and all other qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.