Job Description / Duties

The Lebanon Valley College Department of Exercise Science seeks an assistant professor of exercise science with an exercise physiology focus, for the growing exercise science department. The Department is dedicated to building a diverse faculty committed to excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service to support the development and sensitivity of a community of faculty, staff and students that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion.

The position is a full-time, nine-month, 3-year renewable position. Primary responsibilities include teaching in the undergraduate exercise science curriculum, maintaining an active research agenda in exercise science, and service engagement to the College and community. Other teaching opportunities may be available in one of the new masters of exercise science degree program, based on experience and expertise.

Qualifications / Required Skills

Qualifications include a doctoral degree in exercise science, kinesiology, or closely related field, teaching experience in an exercise science curriculum, and ACSM-EP certification (preferred).

Additional Information

Applicants are requested to submit: (1) Statement of Inclusive Excellence- a one-page diversity, equity, and inclusion statement addressing personal experience with teaching, advising, or service intended to reduce barriers and contribute to the development of an inclusive community, (2) a cover letter addressing teaching experience and philosophy, (3) research agenda, (4) CV (including current email address and phone number), (5) three current letters of recommendation, (6) an unofficial copy of the transcript from institution awarding highest degree. Please submit all materials via https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=c6864f58-380f-4d35-a085-a83ec5fb3f0b&ccId=19000101_000001&jobId=392300&source=CC2&lang=en_US The position will remain open until filled.

Please visit www.lvc.edu to view all the new academic programs, initiatives, and building projects happening at LVC. Please visit http://www.lvc.edu/academics/programs-of-study/exercise-science/ for more information about the department.

Lebanon Valley College is committed to excellence through its employment practices and welcomes applicants with exceptional qualifications, particularly those with demonstrable commitments to a more inclusive society and world. The College is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse student body, faculty and staff and strives to promote a culture of inclusiveness, respect, communication, and understanding. The College strongly encourages applications from historically underrepresented populations. To learn more about our commitment to inclusive excellence go to https://www.lvc.edu/about/institutional-priorities/inclusive-excellence/

Contact Information

Lebanon Valley College Office of Human Resources

sherwood@lvc.edu

Employer Profile

Lebanon Valley College, in Annville, Pa., educates students to go further and achieve more than they ever thought possible. Undergraduates and graduate students alike benefit from a highly student-centered approach and curriculum that builds the communication, creative, critical thinking, and analytical skills employers seek.

With 1,651 full-time undergraduate students, 22 full-time faculty, 40+ majors, and a 10:1 student-faculty ratio, students receive personal attention, hands-on learning and internship opportunities, and, through the Breen Center for Graduate Success, career guidance matched to their developmental needs—starting in their first year. Signature academic programs include the six-year doctor of physical therapy, five-year master’s in athletic training, five-year master’s in speech-language pathology, biology, chemistry, accounting/MBA 3+1, digital communications, and one of the best actuarial science programs in the country. Online and graduate programs include an MBA with six concentrations, a master of clinical mental health counseling, master in music education, a modern band certificate, a master of science in STEM education, and an integrative STEM education certificate.

The 371-acre residential campus is a safe community with facilities that feature advanced instrumentation, technology, and equipment. The College’s new $20 million Jeanne and Edward H. Arnold Health Professions Pavilion includes labs the caliber of those found at research universities. An expansive athletic complex supports the 26 Flying Dutchmen varsity athletic teams, including intercollegiate varsity, co-ed eSports, the first such team established in Pennsylvania. Students can choose from more than 95 clubs and organizations, including the Middle Atlantic Conference’s largest marching band, and numerous study abroad and service opportunities.

LVC was listed as #1 among all U.S. colleges and universities in “The Best Colleges in Each State for Getting a Job 2018,” based on federal data analyzed by the career-guidance site Zippia.com. It is located 15 minutes east of Hershey and 35 minutes east of Harrisburg. Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., and Baltimore are within two hours’ drive.

Learn more at www.lvc.edu.