Assistant Professor, Exercise Science

Emory & Henry University | School of Health Sciences (SHS) Location: Emory, VA (Main Undergraduate Campus) Status: Full-Time, 9-Month Tenure-Track Faculty Appointment

The School of Health Sciences at Emory & Henry University invites applications for a dynamic and collaborative educator to join our Exercise Science department at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. This is a 9-month, full-time tenure-track position with the potential for additional summer teaching opportunities.

The successful candidate will join a thriving department, supporting two senior faculty members in delivering a high-quality undergraduate curriculum. We are seeking an individual dedicated to excellence in teaching, student mentorship, and the advancement of the School of Health Sciences’ mission through service-learning and inter-professional collaboration.

The Exercise Science faculty member will support two senior faculty members within the department and will teach courses based on content area expertise. Teaching opportunities may include Introduction to Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology, Exercise Testing and Prescription for Special Populations, Program Design, Advanced Strength and Conditioning, and/or Research, depending on training and expertise. The program offers tracks in Clinical Health Professions and Fitness & Wellness with opportunities to assist with instruction at the graduate healthcare campus. Emory & Henry University prioritizes excellence in teaching with opportunities for meaningful service-learning and/or research. 

The successful candidate will assist with academic and career advising, engage with on-campus student events, and contribute to a collaborative and inter-professional culture in support of the School of Health Sciences mission. Faculty rank and salary is commensurate with academic qualifications and work experience.

The Exercise Science department is housed on the residential undergraduate campus in Emory, VA. and the majority of responsibilities for this position are on the Emory campus. The unit is housed within the School of Health Sciences, which includes professional programs in nursing, clinical mental health counseling, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and physician assistant studies. The Exercise Science program has access to multiple classrooms and clinical skills labs, a technology enhanced gross-anatomy cadaver lab, an applied physiology lab, and a clinical simulation lab with both high fidelity manikins and standardized patient exam rooms. Emory & Henry University engages multiple community outreach programs which provide service, volunteer, shadowing, and research opportunities for students.  

• Education: Doctorate (PhD, EdD, or DSc) in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, or a closely related field preferred; ABD or Master’s with significant clinical/professional experience considered for Assistant rank.
• Experience: Demonstrated potential for excellence in undergraduate teaching and a commitment to student-centered learning.
• Rank/Salary: Commensurate with academic qualifications, teaching history, and professional work experience.

To Apply, Submit Your:

• Cover Letter
• Updated CV with contact information for three professional references
• Unofficial transcripts from all attended institutions of higher education for all degree levels (official transcripts required upon hire)
• Statement of Teaching Philosophy
• Statement of Research Philosophy
• *Finalists may be asked to submit confidential letters of recommendation for their references

Founded in 1836, Emory & Henry College is a small, prestigious, nationally-ranked liberal arts college located in the Virginia Highlands. With a collegial, interprofessional faculty, strong community ties, and a nationally recognized commitment to civic engagement, Emory & Henry has long been known as one of 44 schools in Loren Pope’s Colleges That Change Lives and has a two-time Forbes ranking among the top 25 faculties in the nation.

Interested candidates should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three references. All application materials should be submitted to the Emory & Henry University Paycom system: (offer website). Review of applications will begin April 30 and continue until the position is filled. 

Additional information about the College, School, and the Exercise Science Program can be found at   https://www.emoryhenry.edu/academics/exercise-science/ and www.emoryhenry.edu/academics/school-health-sciences/. 

Emory & Henry College is an equal opportunity provider and employer, supports excellence through diversity

 and encourages applications from members of underrepresented groups.

For more information, please contact:

Dr. DC Cobler, Associate Professor, Exercise Science

[email protected]  / 276-944-6589