Tenure-Track Exercise Science Professor - Shape a New Major

Lycoming College; Williamsport (Lycoming County); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Lycoming College's Biology Department invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor, beginning August 2027. The successful candidate will help shape a new Exercise Science major and guide planning for laboratory teaching and research facilities.

The role emphasizes teaching and mentorship across offerings including Introduction to Exercise Science and Exercise Physiology (300-level), as well as general education courses and mentoring

Qualifications

• PhD by start date.
• Undergraduate teaching experience strongly preferred.
• Ability to help establish a new Exercise Science major.

Responsibilities

• Teach Introduction to Exercise Science.
• Teach Exercise Physiology (300-level).
• Deliver departmental/general education offerings.
• Mentor a diverse student population through coursework, undergraduate research, and capstone experiences.

Skills

Teaching

Curriculum design

Student mentorship

Research supervision

Education

PhD in Exercise Physiology/Exercise Science/Kinesiology or related field

Job description

The Biology Department at Lycoming College invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor, startingAugust 2027.

This is a unique opportunity for an energetic educator and scholar to help shape a new academic major. Beyond teaching, the successful candidate will guide the acquisition oflaboratory teaching and researchequipment and assist in designing facilities for the newExercise Sciencemajor,established in 2026.

Teaching & Mentorship ResponsibilitiesincludeIntroduction toExercise Science,Exercise Physiology(300-level),departmental/general education offerings (e.g., courses for non-science majors, First-Year Seminars), and mentoring a diverse student population through coursework, undergraduate research, and capstone experiences.

Qualified candidateswill have aPh.D. in Exercise Physiology, Exercise Science,Kinesiology, or a closely related field by the start date.Previous undergraduate teaching experience is strongly preferred.

WhoWe Are

Founded in 1812, Lycoming College is one of the nation’s oldest and most respected liberal arts colleges. Today, our community of 1,100 active learners from 22 states/territories and 17 countries comprises a student body that is 32 percent domestic students of the global majority or international. All students work with renowned scholars to craft customized combinations of market-driven majors, minors, and concentrations across our 48+ academic programs. Students compete in20NCAA Division III sports, participate in faculty-driven research, thrive in a robust internship program, and study abroad in more than two dozen countries. Lycoming College has one of the highest endowment-per-student ratios in the country, is a member of the Annapolis Group of LiberalArts Colleges andis recognized byU.S. News & World Reportas a top 100 National Liberal Arts College and No. 21Best Value School. Learn more atwww.lycoming.edu.

The College proudly celebrates and values the principle of inclusive excellence. In support of its commitment to establishing an inclusive and equitable campus, Lycoming College seeks to recruit faculty and staff of diverse perspectives and experiences.

Lycoming College is an equal opportunity employer.

To Apply

Application files should include:

1. Cover Letter & CVhighlightingprior leadership/achievements and vision for growing this new Exercise Science major.

1. Teaching Statement:A description of your teaching philosophy and how it aligns with the mission ofLycomingCollege, specifically highlighting inclusive excellence.

1. Research Statement:A summary ofyourresearchinterestsand goals for the next five years, explicitly addressing how undergraduates will be meaningfully involved in research.

1. Transcripts:Unofficial graduate and undergraduate transcripts.

1. References:Names and contact information for three professional references (at least one must address teaching abilities).Lettersmaybe requested at a later date.

Application Review:Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Full consideration will be given to applications received byOctober23, 2026.

Inquiries may be directed to the Chair of the Search Committee, Dr. Jeff Newman, [e-mail].

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