Assistant Professor of Health & Exercise Science

POSITION SUMMARY:

Date application must be received for priority consideration by:
November 6, 2026

Anticipated Appointment Begin Date:
September 16, 2027

Closing Date or if blank, Open Until Filled:

Job Family Group:
Faculty Division/Department:
College of Natural & Social Sciences/Health & Exercise Science Compensation Range: $68,156 - $72,330 (Instructor YIR 1-4) commensurate with experience in a comparable faculty appointment and according to the SOU faculty collective bargaining agreement

Faculty Classification of Instruction Programs (CIP) Code anticipated: 31.05, Health and Physical Education/FitnessFLSA Status:
Exempt Appointment Basis: 9 month

Time Type:
Full-time Benefits Eligible:
Yes Renewable/Non-renewable/Grants/Limited Duration:
Renewable This position is designated as a critical, security-sensitive or safety-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a Criminal Background Check:
Yes Work Location Type:
On Campus Worker Status:
Must be able to legally work in the United States without visa sponsorship SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT:

Finalist Candidates for faculty positions shall provide copies of all post-secondary transcripts to the search committee at the time they are notified that they are a finalist.

Each applicant is required to provide (as attachments to the online application) the following supplemental documents: (1) letter providing some detail of the applicant's qualifications and interest in the position; (2) current resume/CV; (3) teaching philosophy; (4) names and contact information for three professional references.

- PLEASE NOTE - during the application process, you will be prompted to attach these documents in the area titled  Resume.  Please either combine ALL documents into ONE attachment, OR upload each item separately in this section. Failure to upload ALL of the required documents may disqualify application from consideration.

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POSITION

DESCRIPTION:

The College of Arts & Humanities at Southern Oregon University (SOU) is seeking applications for a full-time, nine-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Health & Exercise Science.

The Department of Health & Exercise Science serves approximately 150 students and continues to grow. We offer degree pathways in Human Performance and Strength & Conditioning, Clinical Exercise Science, and Health Education and Promotion. Our Human Performance and Strength & Conditioning pathway is accredited by CASCE, and we plan to pursue CAAHEP-CoAES accreditation. Faculty within the department teach and mentor students across all three areas while also collaborating with colleagues and programs throughout the university.

Teaching responsibilities will include coursework across the Health & Exercise Science program, with primary responsibilities in basic nutrition, sport and performance nutrition, and general health and well-being. Additional teaching assignments will be based on the candidate’s background and areas of expertise and may include courses in exercise and disease, exercise physiology, advanced exercise physiology, strength and conditioning, biomechanics, and/or care and prevention of injuries.

Other responsibilities include advising, mentorship, curriculum development, research,…