The School of Sport Performance at the United States Sports Academy is seeking one full-time Assistant/Associate Professor of Exercise Science anticipated to begin August 2024 with potential for earlier full-time start date.
The School and the University value teaching and expect each person hired to be an exemplary teacher, to be current in their discipline; to engage students actively in their learning; to maintain high standards regarding course content; and to be available to students through regularly scheduled office hours in keeping with department policy. Those hired are expected to participate in scholarly activity and perform career-related service roles on and off campus.
It is expected that the successful candidate be able to carry out the following responsibilities:
- Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Exercise Science including but not limited to Anatomy & Physiology, Exercise Physiology, Exercise Testing & Prescription, Strength & Conditioning, and Personal Training.
- Coordinate and Supervise the Human Performance Lab
- Lead CASCE accreditation process
- Advising and supervision of student internships
- Advising and supervision of graduate student research
- Demonstrate independence in scholarly and/or creative activity
- Perform career-related service roles on and off campus
Required Qualifications:
- Earned PhD/EdD, or other terminal degree, or ABD at time of application in the field of kinesiology or a related field with an emphasis in exercise physiology. If ABD, all degree requirements must be completed by September 30, 2024.
- Demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching at the university level with both in-person and on-line instructional delivery platforms
- Valid CSCS or eligibility to become certified prior to date of hire.
- Demonstrated ability to establish and sustain independent research or scholarly activity
- Evidence of ability to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in exercise physiology and strength & conditioning
- Evidence of the ability to mentor graduate level research
- Evidence of the ability to commit to cultivating learning environments that are equitable and inclusive of students from diverse backgrounds and social identities.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Earned PhD/EdD, or other terminal degree, at time of application in the field of kinesiology or a related field with an emphasis in exercise physiology
- Experience teaching undergraduate courses in exercise physiology and related topics such as: Measurement and Evaluation, Exercise Prescription, Applied Kinesiology, Facility Design & Management, and Motor Development.
- Experience teaching graduate courses in exercise physiology and related topics such as: Laboratory Techniques in Exercise Science, S&C Program Administration, and Research Methods
- Experience mentoring undergraduate and graduate research
- ACSM Exercise Physiologist or ACSM Clinical Exercise Physiologist certification
Inquiries about the position should be directed to the Dean of the School of Sport Performance, Dr. Roch King. Email: rking@ussa.edu Phone: 251-626-3303 Ext. 7153.
