Assistant/Associate Professor

Concordia University Wisconsin, Department of Health and Human Performance seeks applicants for a full time (12-month contract) Exercise Physiology program Faculty position. Full-time Faculty fulfill the university's mission to help students develop in mind, body, and spirit for service to Christ in the Church and the world via teaching, scholarship and service. Faculty members participate in curriculum development and assessment, and advise and mentor students while serving as Christian role-models. Anticipated Start Date: Summer, 2021.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

The Assistant/Associate Professor of Exercise Physiology reports through the Chair of the Department of Health and Human Performance and the Dean of the School of Arts and Sciences. This individual will:

• Teach designated courses (Approximately 24 credit hours per year) within the undergraduate Exercise Physiology curriculum and the graduate Applied Exercise Science curriculum
• Teaching needs of the program include: biomechanics, exercise physiology, motor development, and sports psychology courses
• Future potential for international teaching
• Potential for face to face, online and poly-synchronous teaching
• Graduate thesis research advisement
• Serve as an academic advisor to students in the Exercise Physiology and/or Applied Exercise Science programs
• Assist with program development and assessment in the Department of Health and Human Performance
• Provide service to the university in the form of participation on faculty committees and other activities at the department and university level
• Develop an active line of academic research
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Education and Experience

• Doctorate in Exercise Physiology, Kinesiology, Exercise Science or related field; ABD or master's degree will be considered
• College teaching experience preferred
• Certification through the NSCA, ACSM, NATA or other organization is preferred
• Excellent organizational abilities and interpersonal communication skills
• Member of a Christian church

Compensation and Benefits

This is a full-time, exempt, faculty position. Starting range is dependent upon individual qualifications and experience. Concordia University benefit options include, but are not limited to the following:

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Personal Spending Account, Flexible Spending Account, and/or Health Savings Account
• Disability and Survivor Plan
• Retirement Pension Plan
• Retirement 403(b) Savings Plan
• Basic Life and Supplemental Life Insurance
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment Coverage
• Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
• Tuition waiver benefits (available for employees and their qualified dependents)

Application Instructions

To receive full consideration, all applicants are asked to complete and submit an online employment application through the Concordia University Employment page. To begin, please click the Apply Now section on the job page and then click the Apply For This Position button to begin the application process.

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of CU to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.

The University will not discriminate against or harass any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, pregnancy, national origin (including ancestry), citizenship status, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, gender, veteran or military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

However, CU is an institution of the LCMS and, to the extent allowed by law, CU reserves the right to give preference in employment based on religion. In addition, preference in holding certain employment positions is given to ordained or rostered ministers of the LCMS. Based on a religious tenet, CU recognizes only male, LCMS ordained Ministers of the Gospel, but recognizes both male and female LCMS Rostered Ministers of the Gospel.

The Human Resources Department has been appointed to manage the equal employment opportunity program, including all equal employment opportunity activities, as required by federal, state and local agencies. If any employee or applicant for employment believes this policy has been violated, he/she must contact the Director of Human Resources.

Concordia University is a HLC accredited, co-educational, liberal arts school offering more than 70 undergraduate majors, over 40 master's degree programs, and 4 doctoral programs. There are also a variety of accelerated evening and e-learning programs.

Physical Demands/Equipment

Concordia is a Lutheran higher education community committed to helping students develop in mind, body and spirit for service to Christ in the Church and in the world.