Tenure Track Faculty Position (Assistant or Associate Professor) -ExerciseScience

Lycoming College; Williamsport (Lycoming County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Faculty research support funding

Professional development funds

Laboratory equipment upgrades

Job summary

Lycoming College's Biology Department invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor, starting August 2027. This is a unique opportunity to shape a new academic major and to guide the acquisition of laboratory teaching and research equipment.

The successful candidate will teach courses including Introduction to Exercise Science and Exercise Physiology (300-level), mentor a diverse student population through coursework,

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Exercise Physiology, Exercise Science, Kinesiology, or related field by start date.
• Strong preference for candidates with undergraduate teaching experience.
• Commitment to inclusive excellence and student mentoring.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses such as Introduction to Exercise Science and Exercise Physiology (300-level).
• Mentor diverse students through coursework, undergraduate research, and capstones.
• Help build and equip facilities for the new Exercise Science major.
• Contribute to general education offerings and First-Year Seminars.

Skills

Teaching

Curriculum design

Student mentorship

Undergraduate research supervision

Education

Ph.D. in Exercise Physiology/Exercise Science/Kinesiology or related field

Tools

Lab equipment management

Laboratory safety

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, starting August 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 of laboratory teaching and research equipment and assist in designing facilities for the new Exercise Science major , established in 2026.

Teaching & Mentorship Responsibilities include Introduction to Exercise 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 candidates will have a Ph.D. in Exercise Physiology, Exercise Science, Kinesiology, or a closely related field by the start date. Previous undergraduate teaching experience is strongly preferred.

Who We 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 in 20 NCAA 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 Liberal Arts Colleges and is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 100 National Liberal Arts College and No. 21 Best Value School. Learn more at .

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.

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