Assistant/Associate Professor of Health, Wellness, and Exercise Science Job at Benedictine College, Atchison, KS

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  • Benedictine College
  • Atchison, KS

Job Description

Description

Department: Health, Wellness, and Exercise Science

 Job Status: Full-Time

FLSA Status: Exempt

Reports To: Department Chair and Dean

Grade/Level: Graduate

Amount of Travel Required:

Work Schedule:  

Positions Supervised:  

POSITION SUMMARY

Benedictine College invites applications from kinesiology and exercise science fields with emphasis in strength and conditioning to apply for a full-time position in the rapidly growing Health, Wellness, and Exercise Science Department. To apply for this job, please select the link to be transferred to Benedictine’s Job Posting page: https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/Details/2017203/Benedictine-College/AssistantAssociate-Professor-of-Health-Wellness-and-Exercise-Science  

This Assistant or Associate Professor position starts in August 2024. Main responsibilities pertaining to teaching:

  • Sport Psychology
  • Programing and Periodization
  • Introduction to Personal Training
  • Essentials of Strength and Conditioning
  • Wellness for Life

Other potential courses to teach:

  • Sport Nutrition
  • Foundations of Human Movement
  • Fitness courses (such as: Beginning Gymnastics, Weight Lifting, Dance Classes, etc.)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Responsibilities include:

  • Teaching 12 credits of classes per academic semester
  • Actively participate in Department meetings and growth planning 
  • Serve as an academic advisor to Department majors and minors
  • Engage in appropriate faculty service.
  • Be willing to engage in course development for emerging skills

Requirements

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

The successful candidate should hold a master’s or terminal degree in exercise science, kinesiology, strength and conditioning, or associated fields. Doctorate degree preferred. Individuals with a personal and professional growth mindset are encouraged to apply

The following qualifications are highly preferred:

Minimum 3-5 years of experience in the field of strength and conditioning

Certified in at least one of the following:

  • CSCS 
  • SCCA
  • NASCA-CPT
  • USAW

Post-secondary teaching experience preferred



 

CANDIDATE SUBMISSIONS 

Applicants should submit the following:

  • A cover letter
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • A written statement of teaching philosophy and interest
  • Contact information of three references

For questions concerning the position, please contact Jaclyn Pruitt, Department Chair, at jpruitt@benedictine.edu.  Review of applicants will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. For more information about the HWES Department at Benedictine College, please see the Department website at https://www.benedictine.edu/academics/departments/exercise-science/index .

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical Abilities  

Stand F

Walk F

Sit O

Handling / Fingering O

Reach Outward  O

Reach Above Shoulder O

Climb N

Crawl N

Squat or Kneel O

Bend O

Push / Pull

12 lbs or less O

13-25 lbs N

26-40 lbs N

41-100 lbs N

Lift /Carry

10 lbs or less O

11-20 lbs N 

21-50 lbs N

51-100 lbs N

Over 100 lbs N

N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this occupation. 

O (Occasionally) Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day)

F (Frequently) Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day)

C (Constantly) Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)

EOE

Job Tags

Full time, Immediate start,

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