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Assistant/Associate Professor of Exercise Science

Employer
Indiana Tech
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana
Salary
Competitive + Benefits and Tuition Remission
Date posted
May 25, 2023

Job Details

At Indiana Tech, we excel at educating students from all walks of life, for all kinds of meaningful work. Were a truly inclusive community of learners, ensuring that students are supported, inspired, and empowered to maximize their professional prospects, advance in their careers, and improve their lives and the lives of others. 

 

Indiana Tech is a thriving, independent, teaching-oriented institution with a focus on career-oriented programs in business, engineering, information technology and computer science, criminal justice, life sciences, human services and many other concentrations. Indiana Tech enrolls nearly 1,500 students in its traditional undergraduate programs on its picturesque main campus and nearly 5,000 students in its College of Professional Studies programs online and onsite at 15 regional locations. Degrees are offered at the associate, bachelor, master, and doctoral levels. 

 

Over 41% of our students are either globally or domestically diverse; this contributes to our unique vibrant and inclusive campus community. All academic programs are designed to provide students with relevant and practical experiences, including an emphasis on internships. The university is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. 

 

Indiana Institute of Technology embraces diversity and equal opportunity intentionally. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our employees is critical to our success with respect to educating our students to become global citizens. Indiana Tech is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

 

Indiana Tech has big plans for its future. Learn more at Strategic Plan - Strategic Plan (indianatech.edu). Learn about the Exercise Science program at Exercise Science, B.S. - Academics (indianatech.edu).

 

The Warrior Community seeks a full-time faculty member for the College of Arts & Sciences. The Assistant/Associate Professor of Exercise Science will be responsible for (a) developing and teaching courses in exercise science (b) mentoring and advising students and (c) collaborating with faculty colleagues to achieve the Institution’s Strategic Plan. Excellence in teaching is valued at the highest level, and evidence of commitment to applied learning is required. The successful candidate will work closely with all life science programs at Indiana Tech.

 

This is a tenure-track, 9-month position teaching in face-to-face and online course delivery. Additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to, professional development, student development, and service to the College of Arts and Sciences.

 
The position includes teaching four courses per semester (one of which is field experience supervisor) as assigned by the Dean, holding eight office hours per week, and advising and fostering relationships both in and out of the classroom. Additional duties include fulfilling service and professional development requirements as outlined in the tenure process, actively participating in student recruiting and retention initiatives, designing and revising program curriculum for optimal student success, delivering effective courses, practicums, field experiences, and laboratories to meet the program learning outcomes, and supporting the mission, vision, and strategic plan of Indiana Institute of Technology.

 

The successful candidate will work closely with other programs in the College of Arts & Sciences. This faculty position reports to the Dean of College of Arts and Sciences. 

 

Doctoral degree, or ABD, required in Exercise Science or a closely related field. The preferred candidate will have experience teaching courses in exercise science such as exercise physiology, strength and conditioning, biomechanics, and motor learning. Experience supervising field experiences or internships and research experience in the field is also preferred. Demonstration of the ability to work with a diverse student population and demonstration of developing effective relationships with students that prepare students for academic and career success are necessary. Applicants should be able to use technology effectively in all aspects of their work, including teaching. Experience teaching with a Learning Management System, preferably Blackboard or Canvas, is required. It is highly preferred that the candidate be a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist from the National Strength and Conditioning Association. 

 

A complete job description is available to qualified candidates. 

 

Application materials must include a cover letter, vitae, and transcripts. Faculty are expected to provide official transcripts upon hire. 

 

The position remains open until filled.

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Indiana Tech

Founded in 1930, Indiana Technical College offered an accelerated engineering degree to provide a pathway for engineering students into the workforce during the Great Depression. Today, we are known as Indiana Tech, a comprehensive university with the core purpose of providing career-focused, professional programs of higher education.

At Indiana Tech, students get intellectual rigor and real-world insights from respected faculty who bring years of industry experience into the classroom. It is reinforced by hands-on labs, research beyond the classroom, and close connections to internships and other experiences that make learning real.

Each interaction in this fertile educational environment is an opportunity to move closer to graduation, career success and a life well lived.

Every member of Indiana Tech’s staff has an important job to do, and each takes pride and finds meaning in being part of an exceptional university.

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