Assistant Professor, Exercise Science

MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY 

Missouri State University is a selective admission, comprehensive university system with a statewide mission in Public Affairs. As the second largest university in the state, Missouri State is home to more than 24,000 students in 102 undergraduate, 61 Master’s, and 7 Doctoral programs, many of which are the state’s strongest and largest of their kind. The university is a diverse and collaborative community, offers support for diverse and international groups, and has collaborative community leadership. The University is strongly committed to faculty development through internal grants programs, summer fellowships, sabbaticals, and the availability of an Academic Development Center. Missouri State University holds honors from noteworthy publications including Forbes magazine, The Princeton Review and U.S. News & World Report. Work for Missouri State. The main campus of Missouri State University is located in the city of Springfield, known as the gateway to the beautiful Ozarks. Springfield has many attractions while still maintaining the feel of a safe community with a strong family focus. The city has been rated by Employment Review as one of the “Top Ten of America’s Best Places to Live and Work”. As a vibrant metropolitan area of 450,000 people, Springfield offers advantages in the areas of low cost of living, superior health care access, excellent public schools, and a wide range of entertainment, recreational, and cultural opportunities.

School of Health Sciences

The School of Health Sciences at Missouri State University is excited to invite a new colleague to join our dynamic team and contribute to the education of future health professionals (one of seven open positions). We seek dedicated faculty members who can demonstrate a commitment to inclusive teaching practices, engage in collaborative research, and are committed to meaningful service to the school, college, and university.  This position is a tenure track, nine-month appointment at the Assistant Professor rank. The School of Health Sciences serves a diverse array of student interests and career goals, from pre-health and pre-medicine professions to careers in health and fitness-related fields, education, and public health.  Our interprofessional, multidisciplinary School offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs, with majors in biomedical sciences, clinical lab sciences, esports, exercise science, health services, kinesiology, nutrition and dietetics, physical education, public health, sports medicine, and sports and recreation administration.

Description of Primary Responsibilities

We seek a candidate who can demonstrate a commitment to inclusive teaching practices and experience in exercise science-related classes with core topics such as, but not limited to, anatomy and physiology, strength and conditioning, exercise physiology, exercise prescription and testing, and graduate courses in the MS of Kinesiology program. The candidate will have the ability to work in an interdisciplinary fashion and have student-focused pedagogy in the seated and online classroom to engage students in the learning process aiming to increase student retention, persistence, and success. Research responsibilities include the development of an active and funded research program involving undergraduate and graduate students that results in peer-reviewed publications and presentations. Candidates should demonstrate commitment to performing meaningful service on program, school, college, and university committees as well as to their profession/discipline.

Qualifications

The minimum acceptable qualifications for the position of assistant professor are prescribed in the Faculty Handbook. The ability to develop knowledge of, respect for, and skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds is required.

• Doctorate or terminal degree in exercise science, exercise physiology, or related field (ABD candidates realistically scheduled to complete the dissertation within one year of appointment 
• Potential for, or evidence of, scholarship with a defined agenda.
• Potential for, or evidence of, innovative, learner-centered pedagogy.
• Ability to teach courses (in person and online) in the Exercise Science program, MS of Kinesiology program, or in the other areas of the School based on expertise.
• Ability to teach courses such as, but not limited to, anatomy and physiology, strength and conditioning, exercise physiology, exercise prescription and testing.
• CSCS Certification, or the ability to complete the certification within one year of appointment.
• Demonstrate involvement or participation with the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA)
• The ability or potential to mentor and support our student population.
• Commitment to Missouri State University’s Public Affairs mission – inclusive excellence, community engagement, and ethical leadership.

Application Materials, Deadline, and Contact

Screening of applications will begin on January 6, 2025 and will continue until the position is filled. Anticipated start date of August 11, 2025. Interested individuals should apply online at: https://jobs.missouristate.edu/postings/78294

Application documents to be submitted online include:  (1) A letter of application summarizing your interest in, and qualifications for, the position; (2) a statement of teaching philosophy; (3) curriculum vitae that must include applicant’s qualifications in subject area, teaching experiences, and clinical experience; (4) Statement of Research Interests; (5) unofficial copies (official copy required upon hire) of transcripts (an institution-printed record of courses taken and grades or scores received for each); (6) contact information for 3 professional references.

For additional information, contact: 

Sarah Murray (SarahMurray@missouristate.edu)

School of Health Sciences

McQueary College of Health and Human Services

Missouri State University               

901 S. National Avenue 

Springfield, MO  65897 

Additional Information

Missouri State University is a community of people with respect for diversity. The University emphasizes the dignity and equality common to all persons and adheres to a strict nondiscrimination policy regarding the treatment of individual faculty, staff, and students. In accord with federal law and applicable Missouri statutes, the University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin (including ancestry, or any other subcategory of national origin recognized by applicable law), religion, sex (including marital status, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other subcategory of sex recognized by applicable law), age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law in employment or in any program or activity offered or sponsored by the University. Sex discrimination encompasses sexual harassment, which includes sexual violence, and is strictly prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.

This policy shall not be interpreted in a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or military organizations associated with the Armed Forces of the United States of America.

The University maintains a grievance procedure incorporating due process available to any person who believes he or she has been discriminated against. Missouri State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Minority/Female/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity employer. Inquiries concerning the complaint/grievance procedure related to sex discrimination, including sexual harassment and sexual assault, should be addressed to the Title IX Coordinator, Carrington Hall 205, 901 S. National Ave., Springfield, Missouri 65897, TitleIX@missouristate.edu, 417-836-8506, or to the Office for Civil Rights. All other inquiries concerning the grievance procedure, Affirmative Action Plan, or compliance with federal and state laws and guidelines should be addressed to the Equal Opportunity Officer, Office for Institutional Equity and Compliance, Park Central Office Building, Suite 111, Springfield, Missouri 65897, equity@missouristate.edu, 417-836-4252, or to the Office for Civil Rights. (Res. Board Policies No. 70-11; Bd. Min. 10-28-11.)

Employment will require a criminal background check at University Expense.