Bridgewater College invites applications for a full-time, nine-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Health and Human Sciences (Sport & Exercise Psychology) position beginning August 10, 2026.
We are seeking an educator with expertise in sport and exercise psychology and experience in coaching or coaching education. The successful candidate will prepare students to understand the mental, motivational, and performance-related aspects of sport, exercise, and coaching in a student-centered learning environment.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Teach undergraduate courses in sport psychology, coaching, and related Health and Human Sciences areas based on departmental needs and your expertise
- Connect course content to real-world coaching, athlete development, and performance settings
- Advise, mentor, and recruit students interested in sport, exercise, health, and coaching careers
- Contribute to curriculum assessment, program development, and continuous improvement
- Participate in departmental, school, College, and professional service
- Help foster a collaborative and engaging learning environment for students
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Earned terminal degree in a health sciences field with a specialization in Sport and Exercise Psychology, such as a Ph.D. or Ed.D.
- Experience in coaching or coaching education
- Ability to teach undergraduate courses in sport psychology and coaching
- Strong communication skills and commitment to student-centered teaching
WHAT WE OFFER
- Competitive salary
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Tuition benefits for eligible dependents
- A collaborative academic environment
GENERAL INFORMATION: Bridgewater College was founded in 1880 as a coeducational liberal arts college to serve the local community. Located in the scenic Shenandoah Valley, just minutes outside of Harrisonburg and within driving distance of Charlottesville, Washington D.C., and Richmond, Bridgewater is home to a total student body of approximately 1,450 from 27 states and 19 countries. Bridgewater students study more than 60 majors and minors, in addition to four graduate programs and 10 pre-professional programs. Bridgewater College is an NCAA DIII school with approximately 40 percent of its students participating in intercollegiate athletics on 26 teams. To learn more about Bridgewater College, visit: bridgewater.edu
APPLY: Complete the online application.
DEADLINE: Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
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Skills Required
- Earned terminal degree (Ph.D. or Ed.D.) in a health sciences field with specialization in Sport and Exercise Psychology
- Experience in coaching or coaching education
- Ability to teach undergraduate courses in sport psychology and coaching
- Strong communication skills and commitment to student-centered teaching
What We Do
Bridgewater College is a private, four-year liberal arts college in Bridgewater, Virginia, established in 1880, that empowers students to lead principled lives of purpose and consequence.
