Visiting Assistant Professor of Health, Exercise, and Sport Studies at Denison University in Granville, Ohio

Job Description:

The Department of Health, Exercise, and Sport Studies (HESS) at Denison University invites applications from qualified Exercise Scientists or Kinesiologists to fill a visiting position at the rank of Assistant Professor starting in fall 2025. The appointment will be for one year. Renewal for a second year may be possible depending upon University needs. The candidate's area of specialty is open. Areas of expertise may include, but are not limited to, neuromuscular physiology, motor control, performance & rehabilitation, or other areas related to physical medicine. Strong candidates will demonstrate a commitment to teaching at the undergraduate level, and an appreciation of the context of a small residential liberal arts institution. While a PhD in exercise science, kinesiology, exercise physiology, or a related field by August 2025 is preferred, ABD candidates will also be considered. Individuals who identify with backgrounds traditionally underrepresented in higher education are encouraged to apply.

We seek candidates committed to continually refining and growing their pedagogy. The successful candidate will teach six courses during the academic year (3 each semester), including: Fundamentals of Health and Exercise (introductory level), as well as Kinesiology, and Exercise Physiology (both upper level). Depending upon department needs, the candidate may also teach Applied Anatomy with lab. All classes are small (capped at 24 students) and meet in person.

The Department of Health, Exercise, and Sport Studies is a thriving and vibrant program with 30-40 graduates per year that strives to be an academic community in which students receive ongoing professional mentorship and engagement throughout the undergraduate experience. While research is not a requirement of the position, Denison and the HESS Department both maintain an active community that values intellectual inquiry and the developmental trajectory of our faculty. As a result, the successful applicant will have access to University support to fund travel to attend and present work at a professional conference.

For more information about Denison University's HESS program, please visit https://denison.edu/academics/hess.

Denison is a highly selective, residential liberal arts college with a broadly diverse student body of approximately 2,400 from across the nation and world. We seek faculty who exemplify academic excellence and professional integrity. Denison is committed to attracting and supporting a diverse faculty and is committed to providing a work and learning environment free from discrimination. Our mission is to foster critical thinking and intellectual growth in an environment that values diverse perspectives and thoughtful exchange. To learn more about Denison's commitment to being a diverse, equitable and inclusive community please see https://denison.edu/campus/denison-forward. The HESS department is tied closely to the Athletics division with access to the state-of-the-art Mitchell Center, which includes an Olympic-sized pool, exceptional fitness center, and indoor tracks and courts for use by athletes and community members. Classrooms and lab space are embedded within the facility.

The college is located in the village of Granville, 30 minutes from Columbus, Ohio, the state capital, which hosts a wide range of cultural and artistic opportunities. Granville offers an excellent public school system and easy access to outdoor activities. Denison offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including tuition benefits to attend Denison or other affiliated colleges and a generous retirement contribution.

Qualifications

Candidates who have completed a PhD in exercise science, kinesiology, exercise physiology, or a related field by August 2025, or who are ABD, will be considered.

Application Instructions

Applicants should submit electronic application materials on-line at http://apply.interfolio.com/160628. Applications completed by March 1, 2025 will receive full consideration, with review continuing until the position is filled.

Application materials should include:

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  a cover letter addressing the candidate's motivation and potential to support the work of the HESS Department at Denison, including their qualifications to teach the specific courses listed in the job ad

  
  


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  a statement of teaching philosophy; this statement should also describe methods they have used or envision using to educate and support a diverse community of students inside and outside the classroom

  
  


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  curriculum vita

  
  


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  three (3) letters of reference, to be submitted separately by your recommenders