Description

William Woods University is accepting applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position to teach exercise science to undergraduate students. The contracted teaching load is 12 hours per semester, with the opportunity to teach additional courses as overload. 

Full-time faculty are expected to participate in faculty and campus committees, attend faculty assembly and school meetings, and conduct program and class assessments in accordance with standards developed by the University and outside accrediting entities. Faculty are also expected to develop educational programs to be presented to the campus at large as part of the University LEAD program and to attend such programs sponsored by other faculty in the University.

Rank and salary are commensurate with qualification and experience.

WWU provides employees and their dependents with an opportunity to enroll in undergraduate, masters or doctoral coursework for credit at the university at a free or reduced cost. Employees interested in undergraduate degrees are eligible upon completion of three months of service. Masters or doctoral (including EDS) level degrees begins upon completion of six months of service.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
      Teach lower and upper-division undergraduate exercise science courses.

      Assist students with academic advising.

      Prepare course syllabi for assigned courses that meet the needs of students and university requirements.

      Participate in the development of assessments and evaluation of courses and the program for continuing improvement.

      Maintain professional development according to personal and professional need.

      Assist in recruitment efforts for the program by participating in university recruitment events and communicating with interested students.

      Responsible for maintaining relationships with alumni of the program. Collaborate in curriculum design and materials development for the Exercise Science program.

Other duties as assigned may include, but are not limited to:

      Other duties assigned by the Dean of the College of Science and Health.

      Duties are subject to change based on the applicant's skills and department needs.

Requirements

A doctoral degree in exercise science is preferred, however, an experienced educator with a master’s or ABD in exercise science will also be considered.   

      Ability to perform teaching, administrative, and clerical duties independently to fulfill goals and objectives of the program within the overall mission of the department, the College of Science and Health, and the University.

      Teaching experience at a higher educational institution is preferred. 

      Demonstrated commitment to professional development, strong work ethic, and a commitment to working well with others.