Lecturer Health Promotion/Exercise Science

Shepherd University is a state-supported institution within the West Virginia system of higher education. From its beginnings 150 years ago, the University has evolved into a comprehensive center of higher learning, offering baccalaureate and graduate degrees in a wide range of fields, encompassing the liberal arts, business administration, teacher education, the social and natural sciences, and other career-oriented areas.  The university invites applications for the position of a full-time non-tenure-track lecturer of Health Promotion/Exercise Science beginning August 2022. Responsibilities include teaching Health Promotion and Exercise Science courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels, university service, and advising. Courses may be face-to-face, hybrid, or online. Evening teaching may be required.

The typical teaching load for the HPEX program is four courses per semester and will include but not be limited to kinesiology, exercise physiology, and other courses required by the program.

Additional job responsibilities include advising Health Promotion / Exercise Science majors and participation in expanding the vision and growth of the department. The successful candidate will have the ability to integrate practical ’real-world experience into the classroom setting, and have a strong commitment to service and leadership. The selected candidate will be expected to prioritize student success and learning, teach diverse populations, and work collaboratively and collegially with faculty while maintaining active involvement in the school and college.