Tenure-Track Health & Exercise Science Professor

Roanoke College; Salem (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Roanoke College in Salem, Virginia, invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Health and Exercise Science starting August 2027. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate courses, advise students, mentor undergraduate research, maintain an active research program, and contribute to general education and collaborative initiatives.

The program seeks expertise in strength & conditioning; NSCA CSCS is preferred; commitment to liberal arts education is essential.

Qualifications

• Earned doctorate in Exercise Science, Kinesiology or related field.
• Demonstrated potential for high-quality teaching.
• Demonstrated potential for an active research agenda.
• Demonstrated commitment to liberal arts education.

Responsibilities

• Teach core and elective courses and laboratories within Health and Exercise Science.
• Provide thoughtful academic advising and mentor students in undergraduate research.
• Maintain an active program of scholarly or creative activity relevant to the discipline.
• Contribute to department, college, and community service and governance.
• Engage in cross-disciplinary collaborations across Roanoke College programs.

Skills

High-quality teaching

Active research potential

Liberal arts commitment

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Doctoral degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology or related field

Job description

Roanoke College in Salem, Virginia, invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Health and Exercise Science starting August 2027. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate courses, advise students, mentor undergraduate research, maintain an active research program, and contribute to general education and collaborative initiatives.

The program seeks expertise in strength & conditioning; NSCA CSCS is preferred; commitment to liberal arts education is essential.