Tenure-Track Health & Exercise Science Professor

Southern-Oregon-University; Ashland (OR); On-site; USD 68,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Oregon University invites applications for a full-time, nine-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Health & Exercise Science. The department offers Human Performance and Strength & Conditioning, Clinical Exercise Science, and Health Education and Promotion, with accreditation plans in CASCE and CoAES.

Teaching will include basic nutrition, sport nutrition, and health courses; research and service expected. The position begins September 2027; priority deadline November 6, 2026.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in nutrition, exercise science, kinesiology, or related field; degree must be conferred by start date.
• More than three years of teaching in higher education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses across the Health & Exercise Science program, including nutrition and health courses.
• Advise and mentor students; participate in curriculum development and service to the university.
• Engage in scholarly activities and professional affiliations as appropriate.

Skills

Teaching experience

Curriculum development

Advising

Research

Communication

Education

Ph.D. in nutrition, exercise science, kinesiology, or related field

Tools

CSCS

EP-C/CEP

SCCC

CAAHEP-CoAES accreditation knowledge

Job description

Southern Oregon University invites applications for a full-time, nine-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Health & Exercise Science. The department offers Human Performance and Strength & Conditioning, Clinical Exercise Science, and Health Education and Promotion, with accreditation plans in CASCE and CoAES.

Teaching will include basic nutrition, sport nutrition, and health courses; research and service expected. The position begins September 2027; priority deadline November 6, 2026.