Assistant Professor - Human Performance and Health Education - Tenure Track

General Summary

The Human Performance and Health Education (HPHE) department at Western Michigan University seeks applicants for an assistant professor, tenure track faculty in Exercise Science. This position offers an exciting opportunity for an emerging scholar to contribute to a dynamic academic community dedicated to excellence in teaching, research, and service within our exercise science program. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to advancing the field of exercise science through innovative research, engaging teaching, and meaningful service to the university and professional communities.

Major Duties

• Support and advance the mission of the HPHE department and Western Michigan University by fostering a learning environment that promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion, and by contributing to the department’s strategic goals.
• Deliver undergraduate and graduate courses in exercise science, including specialized courses. Provide academic advising and mentorship to students, supporting their academic and career development.
• Develop and maintain an active research agenda in exercise science, leading to publications in peer-reviewed journals, presentations at conferences, and securing research funding.
• Engage in service to the professional community through participation in relevant associations, review panels, and other events.
• Promote the department and university through outreach activities and community partnerships.
• Contribute to departmental committees, participate in faculty governance, and engage in university-wide initiatives. Collaborate with colleagues to enhance the department’s programs and initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications

• Terminal degree in Exercise Science, or a closely related field from an accredited institution.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, students, and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated potential for high-quality research and scholarly productivity, including publications or work in progress.
• Evidence of and ability to teach and develop curriculum in innovative formats (cohort, hybrid, online, site-based, etc.).
• Ability to obtain ACSM certifications as an Exercise Physiologist or Clinical Exercise Physiologist.

Desired Qualifications

• Demonstrated history of service at the local, state and national level in event management.
• Established research agenda with a record of publications in top-tier journals or substantial evidence of ongoing research project.
• Experience with instructional technologies in educational settings.
• Experience in curriculum development and program assessment within higher education settings.
• Knowledge of current trends and emerging issues in exercise science.
• Familiarity with CAAHEP accreditation and ACSM certifications.

Additional Position Information

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