Assistant Professor, Exercise Science

Valparaiso University invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor, in the Department of Kinesiology, in the College of Arts and Sciences www.valpo.edu/college-of-arts-and-sciences.  Valparaiso University (“Valpo”), a community of learning grounded in the Lutheran tradition of scholarship, freedom, and faith, prepares students to lead and serve both church and society. Located one hour southeast of Chicago on a 310-acre campus, Valpo is a comprehensive university with an enrollment of 3,000 undergraduate and graduate students. Valpo is consistently recognized as one of the best private universities in the Midwest and is located in Valparaiso Indiana, a county seat of 30,000 residents with high-quality schools and an active social community.

The position will be responsible for teaching exercise science courses which support the exercise science degree program and includes developing and teaching courses in the field. The position includes a credit load of up to 12 credits per semester, advising students, and collaborating with colleagues to achieve the Institution’s Strategic Plan. Additional duties and responsibilities include developing and maintaining the human performance lab, designing and revising program curricula, delivering effective courses to meet learning outcomes, holding office hours, fulfilling service and professional development requirements, advising and fostering relationships with students, and actively participating in student recruitment and retention. The successful candidate will work closely with other programs in related areas. This faculty position reports to the Chair of Kinesiology and the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences.

The preferred faculty member will hold an earned doctorate in Biomechanics, Exercise Physiology, Exercise Science, or a closely related field with research experience in those areas. Experience with Parvo-Medics metabolic equipment, motion capture, and muscle activation assessment (Delsys, iWorx) is helpful. A strong background in biomechanics is desired. 

As a campus with an increasingly diverse student body, we encourage applications from individuals with a commitment to mentoring students from underrepresented communities. Please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching statement, research statement, and contact information for three references to Interfolio at http://apply.interfolio.com/105030. In your cover letter, please include brief statements of (a) how you might contribute to the University’s distinctive mission, and (b) what experiences you have had which will enable you to mentor a diverse student body. Candidates who submit names of references should expect that the search committee will contact these references, in confidence, and that credentials will be confirmed prior to hire. Employment will require a satisfactory criminal background check. Applications will be considered until the position is filled; however, applicants are encouraged to apply by April 22, 2022, for timely consideration.

Valparaiso University does not unlawfully discriminate and aims to employ persons of various backgrounds and experiences to develop and support its diverse community. Its entire EOE policy can be found at https://www.valpo.edu/general-counsel/policies/equal-opportunity-policy/.