Assistant/Associate Professor of Exercise Science

Posting Details

Posting Summary

Posting Number

F00321P

Classification Title

Faculty

Position Type

Disclaimer

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Position Title

Assistant/Associate Professor of Exercise Science

Does this position require driving?

No

Contact

Dr. James Schoffstall

Contact Phone Ext

434-582-2882

Contact Email

jeschoffstall@liberty.edu

Job Summary/Basic Function

The assistant/associate professor will be responsible for teaching courses in both the graduate and undergraduate exercise science programs. Faculty will take advantage of teaching moments and opportunities through the use of assigned classroom time, weekly announcements and emails as well as carry out various administrative tasks as assigned by the Program Director, the Department Chair, and/or the Dean. These administrative tasks will include items such as roster verification, reporting items, and timely posting of all grades. Faculty are expected to:

• Create, modify, and teach material from the approved curriculum (classroom, and lab)
• Assist students in achieving the completion of objectives and learning outcomes
• Provide regular and timely feedback to students
• Participate in school retention and recruitment
• Advise students in matters related to academics, attendance, and behaviors
• Motivate students to actively participate in all aspects of the educational process
• Maintain and report student grades and attendance in accordance with university policies
• Participate in regional, national, and professional accreditation activities and uphold standards
• Foster a Christian worldview among students and faculty
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

· Must have doctorate in exercise physiology or similar degree
· Superior interpersonal, customer service, presentation, and communication skills
· Creative, innovative, and problem-solving skills
· Proficiency in MS Office
· Demonstrated strengths in teaching at the college level
· Demonstrated strengths in planning, conducting, and disseminating research

Preferred Qualifications

Hold or the ability to obtain certification in the following areas:
o National Strength and Conditioning Association: Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist
o M.O.R.R. Training System
o American College of Sports Medicine: Exercise Physiologist

Work Hours

10 month contract

Posting Date

10/07/2021

Special Instructions for Applicants

Please make sure letters of recommendations have wet or electronic signatures. Pastoral letters need to be written on church’s letterhead. Please send official college transcripts to Charmaine Davis, ctdavis4@liberty.edu .

Quicklink

https://jobs.liberty.edu/postings/35667
Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter
3. Transcripts
4. Letter of Recommendation
5. Curriculum Vitae
6. Teaching Philosophy
7. Pastoral Reference Letter
8. Academic/Professional Reference Letter 1
9. Academic/Professional Reference Letter 2
10. Professional License(s)

Optional Documents

1. Career Mobility Form (For Current LU Employees ONLY)

Supplemental Questions

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