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Instructor/Assistant Professor of Exercise Science (Faculty/ 9 Months)

Salary Range: $50,000.00 To $50,000.00 Annually

Instructor/Assistant Professor – Exercise Science  

The Center for Natural and Behavioral Sciences at Chestnut Hill College invites applications for the Instructor/Assistant Professor of Exercise Science position. This is a full-time, non-tenure track position beginning in the Fall of 2025. This is a 9-month appointment with a $50,000 annual salary.

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 undergraduate exercise science program provides students with a strong foundation in the basic sciences while preparing them for careers within the exercise sciences or graduate programs within the allied health or exercise science fields. Students are prepared through their courses to take various certification exams and gain valuable field experience through a supervised internship.

Requirements:

  • Candidates must have a Doctoral Degree in Exercise Physiology or related field. ABD may be considered but must be completed by the end of the first year of employment.
  • Candidates must have collegiate teaching experience within the exercise sciences.
  • Other desired attributes of the candidate include clinical experience and ACSM, NSCA, and/or other professional certification, or the ability to obtain such certification[s] upon hire. Ability to work well with students from diverse backgrounds.
  • Commitment to the mission of Chestnut Hill College.

Essential Functions:

  • Teach courses within the exercise science major, specifically: Exercise Physiology with lab, Exercise Testing and Prescription and Research Methods. Other courses, as necessary.
  • Advise exercise and health science students in course selection andtheir transition into a career or graduate school.
  • Contribute to departmental duties such as assessment of the major, laboratory needs, and outreach programs.
    Perform usual duties associated with a full-time faculty appointment such as committees and research.

Preferences:

  • Preference will be given to candidates with cardiopulmonary expertise.
  • The ability to engage in research with students and other faculty from various disciplines.

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