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Adjunct – Exercise Science (Faculty)

The Center for Natural and Behavioral Sciences at Chestnut Hill College in Philadelphia, PA invites applications for an Adjunct Professor beginning in the Spring of 2025.

About Chestnut Hill College

Chestnut Hill College, founded by the Sisters of Saint Joseph in 1924, is an independent, Catholic institution that strives to foster equality through education.  The mission of the College is dedicated to promoting the spiritual, academic, social, ethical, and moral development of the whole person.  The College, situated in Chestnut Hill, a charming neighborhood in Northwest Philadelphia, serves a culturally diverse student body.

The Center for Natural and Behavioral Sciences is an interdisciplinary departmental grouping of traditional studies like Biology, Environmental Science, Chemistry, and Psychology, to emerging fields like Exercise Science, Health Sciences, and Forensics, this Center provides students the ideal marriage between theory and practice thanks to CHC’s small class sizes and strong liberal-arts environment. With seasoned, engaged faculty leading both lectures and labs, the individualized attention students receive in this Center provides them with the knowledge base required for their field along with direct hands-on experience and internship accessibility necessary to succeed in today’s competitive scientific market.

Through coursework and hands-on experience, the Exercise Science program provides students with a strong foundation in the human movement sciences. Students will be prepared to better the lives of individuals in their community through teaching healthy lifestyle changes, encouraging others to meet or exceed their physical expectations, or aiding clients in regaining back their health and functional ability.

Course Information

Adjuncts are needed for:

  • EXSC306 Nutrition for Health and Wellness [Sports Nutrition]
  • EXSC305 Exercise Testing and Prescription

Preference is given to individuals able to teach in person.  An excellent candidate may create a hybrid environment with at least 1 in-person class per week in collaboration with the interim department chair.

Opportunities for teaching in Fall 2025 (and subsequent semesters) are also available for additional subjects. EXSC302 Exercise Physiology lecture and laboratory, EXSC101 Introduction to Exercise Science, to name a few.

Requirements

  • Master’s degree (or higher) in exercise science or a closely related discipline.
  • Previous college-level teaching experience, particularly in junior and senior-level exercise science courses is a plus.
  • Strong problem-solving, writing, and oral communication skills.
  • Experience with learning management systems. Preferably Canvas.

Contact Information:

Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest, areas of scholarly or clinical interest, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three references via ADP Workforce Now HERE.  No phone calls, please.

If granted an interview, official graduate and undergraduate transcripts will be required.

Chestnut Hill College is an employer committed to a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion as a core value.  To foster an inclusive community and support our diverse student body, we embrace equal access. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, and encourage applications from groups historically underrepresented in higher education.  We are committed to increasing the diversity of the college community and the curriculum. 

Chestnut Hill College is an equal opportunity employer