Assistant Professor of Exercise Science

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South Dakota State University

Assistant Professor of Exercise Science

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SDSU-School of Health & Consumer Sci

Brookings

The School of Health and Human Sciences is growing and thereforeinviting applications for a 9-month, full-time, benefit eligible,tenure-track position with rank of Assistant Professor in Exercise Science. The role of this faculty member will be to teach coursesin the undergraduate and graduate Exercise Science programs. The successful candidate will establish an independent, externally funded research program, mentor student research, and participate in service responsibilities at the university and national levels.

This position is supervised by the School Director of Health and Human Sciences. This position is located in Brookings, South Dakota. The School of Health and Human Sciences at South Dakota State University is a dynamic, collaborative academic community committed to student success, innovative scholarship, and meaningful impacton health and quality of life. Our nationally recognized facultybring expertise across the areas of Nutrition, Health, Exercise Science, Management, Merchandising, and Aviation, creating unique opportunities for interdisciplinary research, teaching, and outreach.

Faculty and students collaborate across programs toaddress complex challenges related to health, human performance,and quality of life. The Exercise Science program is an integral part of this community, providing opportunities for faculty toengage students in impactful research and experiential learningwhile preparing graduates for careers, graduate education, and professional programs. The successful candidate will join acollegial and supportive environment that values collaboration,innovation, and excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service.

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in the Exercise Science programs.
• Establish an independent, externally funded research program.
• Mentor graduate and undergraduate students.
• Provide professional service and leadership.

SDState offers a wide range of excellent benefits including medical, dental, and flexible benefits, retirement plans, compensation packages, paid holidays, and vacation leave. We offer a generous retirement plan that includes 6% matching, 10 hours of annual leave each month, 9.34 hours of sick leave each month, and eleven paid holidays. Employees also have access to internal andstate-sponsored training as well as reduced tuition forstate-supported courses at all State of South Dakota academic institutions.

Relocation benefits are available per university’s guidelines.

• Doctoral degree in Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology, or a closely related field completed by date of application
• Record of research publications and grantsmanship proportionate with experience
• Demonstrated preparation to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in exercise physiology and related areas of exercise science, as evidenced by relevant graduate coursework, teaching experience, research expertise and/or professional experience
• Effective organizational skills
• Effective written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. Sponsorship is not available for this position

• Teaching experience in higher education
• Demonstrated contribution in research in chronic disease prevention and/or treatment through clinical and/or communityprogramming
• Record of involvement in internally and/or externally funded grants
• Research interest aligned with federal health research priorities
• Record of professional service
• Exercise…