Tenure-Track Assistant or Associate Professor of Exercise Science (Biomechanics)

International Shoulder Group; Oregon (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

International Shoulder Group in Oregon is seeking a Tenure-Track Assistant or Associate Professor of Exercise Science, starting January or August 2023. The role includes classroom instruction in biomechanics and teaching various exercise science courses. Candidates should possess an earned doctorate in a relevant field and show potential for teaching effectiveness.

This position also involves academic advising, mentoring student research, and engaging in scholarly activities. Applicants should provide a letter of application, teaching philosophy, CV, recommendation letters, and transcripts.

Qualifications

• Doctorate must be completed by start date of employment.
• Potential for teaching effectiveness in exercise science required.
• Experience or willingness to teach biomechanics expected.

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom instruction in biomechanics and exercise science.
• Conduct research appropriate to teacher-scholar model.
• Mentor student research and advise academically.

Skills

Teaching effectiveness

Scholarly productivity

Mentoring research

Critical thinking development

Biomechanics knowledge

Education

Earned doctorate in Exercise Science or related field

Job description

Job posting available at https://trumansu.peopleadmin.com/postings/177

Position Title

Tenure-Track Assistant or Associate Professor of Exercise Science (January or August 2023)

Job Responsibilities

The person hired for this position will provide classroom instruction primarily in biomechanics but must also be able to teach other exercise science courses such as assessment and prescription and research methods. This individual will also be expected to fulfill other academic duties including conducting research appropriate to the teacher‑scholar model, academic advising, mentoring of student research and other co‑curricular experiences, and provide service to the University and community.

Required Qualifications

• Earned doctorate in Exercise Science, or similar area (DPT, OTD, and related degrees included) by start date of employment.
• Teaching effectiveness or the potential for teaching effectiveness in exercise science and other related areas.
• Experience or willingness to teach biomechanics.
• Evidence of scholarly productivity, or the potential to be a productive scholar.
• Evidence of commitment to liberal arts and sciences education as a teacher‑scholar.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous successful college/university teaching experience.
• Evidence or demonstrated potential for mentoring undergraduate research.
• Evidence or demonstrated potential for developing critical thinking and problem‑solving skills in students.
• Evidence or demonstrated potential for scholarly activity beyond the thesis or dissertation.
• ACSM EP‑C Certification.

Application Requirements

• Letter of application that clearly addresses the qualifications and evaluative criteria listed above and each of the following:
• Statement of teaching philosophy.
• Current curriculum vitae.
• Three letters of recommendation.
• Undergraduate and graduate college transcripts.