Assistant Professor of Exercise Science

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Job description

The Department of Health and Human Sciences at the University of
Montevallo invites applications for a full-time, 9-month
tenure-track, Assistant Professor position in the area of exercise
science beginning Fall 2022. The successful candidate will teach
courses in the undergraduate Exercise Science program, as well as
in the Master's program in Exercise Science; participate in
academic advising; direct graduate student theses; serve on
committees; establish an independent line of research and publish
in scholarly journals; seek and secure external funding to support
scholarly activity; be active in professional societies; actively
recruit undergraduate and graduate students to the department; and
provide service to the department, college, university, and
community. Teaching responsibilities are split between
undergraduate and graduate education. The requirements are to teach
four courses in the fall semester and four courses in the spring
semester. There will be opportunity to teach in summer semesters.
Potential teaching opportunities may include, but are not
restricted to: Strength and Conditioning, Exercise Physiology,
Statistics, Biomechanics, Introduction to Exercise Science, and
Exercise Testing.

The undergraduate exercise science program leads to entry level
careers in exercise and sport science, as well as supports entry
into various graduate programs following graduation. The program
prioritizes experiential learning through active learning in the
classroom and external field experiences and internships. The MS in
Exercise Science includes a thesis or internship as the capstone
experience based on the goals of the student. The Exercise and
Nutrition Sciences (EXNS) degree program is one of few in the
country that combines exercise and nutrition sciences into a single
degree. EXNS is composed of four unique concentrations: (1) allied
health; (2) health promotion; (3) nutrition and wellness; and (4)
strength and conditioning. Nutrition and wellness are accredited
through the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and
Dietetics (ACEND). The EXNS program is also recognized through the
National Strength and Conditioning Association. You can learn more
about the EXNS program and concentrations at

The Department of Health and Human Sciences is housed within the
College of Education and Human Development at the University of
Montevallo, Alabama's only public liberal arts institution. Located
approximately 35 miles South of Birmingham, Alabama, the University
of Montevallo serves approximately 2,600 students annually.
Montevallo offers undergraduate and graduate programs across the
Colleges of Arts & Sciences, Business, Education and Human
Development, and Fine Arts. The UM College of Education and Human
Development currently supports approximately 425 undergraduate and
300 graduate students. Comprised of two departments with 28
fulltime faculty, the College offers bachelors, masters, and
educational specialist degrees. Learn more about the CEHD at

UM is an AA/EO/Veterans/Disability Institution.

Required Qualifications: The position requires a doctoral degree in
exercise science, exercise physiology, or closely related field.
ABD will be considered providing the completion of the doctoral
degree is by August 2022. Additional required qualifications
include, emerging research agenda, strong communication skills, a
substantive commitment and demonstrated contributions towards
diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Desired Qualifications:

Documented experience and excellence in teaching; peer-reviewed
publications in human subjects research; evidence of successful
advising at the undergraduate level; membership and involvement in
professional organizations; ACSM or NSCA certification - CSCS
certification preferred.The Chronicle of Higher Education. Keywords: Exercise Physiology - Assistant Professor, Location: Montevallo, AL - 35115