Assistant​/Associate Professor, Exercise Science

Assistant/Associate Professor, Exercise Science

The Exercise Science program, located in the School of Sport Science and Management in the College of Health and Human Sciences, invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor position in Exercise Science beginning in Fall 2027. The School of Sport Science & Management offers undergraduate degrees in Exercise Science, Health Science and Wellness, Sport Management/Marketing, as well as master's degrees in Athletic Training, and Sport Administration.

The Exercise Science program’s teaching and research laboratory is housed in the Health United Building, a state-of-the-art facility that was designed as an national model of excellence for collegiate academic, health, wellness, and recreational services. Some equipment that is available for teaching and research in the exercise science laboratory include: COSMED K5 portable metabolic system, Acti Graph wGT3X-BT accelerometers, activPAL4 activity monitors (to measure sitting, standing, and stepping behavior), Fibion Research triaxial accelerometers, Meta Quest 3:
Next-Gen Mixed Reality Headset, Polar heart rate monitors, Bod Pod, Functional Movement Screening (FMS) and Blaze Pod Trainer kits, Quark T12x Diagnostic grade 12-Lead Wireless ECG, Sun Tech Tango M2 Exercise and Stress Automatic Blood Pressure Monitor, Omron HEM-907XL Professional Blood Pressure Machine, MOXY Muscle Oxygen Monitor, Micro Quark spirometer, Nova Biomedical Lactate Plus blood lactate meters, Lange skin fold calipers, Cybex isokinetic dynamometer, hand grip dynamo meters, Trackmaster TMX
428 treadmills, and Velotron and Monark cycle ergometers.

Earned doctorate in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Health Science, or related field. ABD applicants will be considered but must complete all requirements for their doctoral degree by August 2027. Preference will be given to candidates with NSCA and/or ACSM certification(s) and demonstrated potential to meet research expectations. To be considered for the associate professor position, candidates must have a minimum of five years teaching experience at an accredited college or university and a clearly defined record of scholarship and publications.

Nine-month contract with the potential for summer teaching opportunities.

Assistant/Associate Professor with salary commensurate to qualifications and experience.

• Teaching undergraduate courses within the Exercise Science curriculum, including but not limited to Introduction to Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Exercise Physiology and Lab, Nutrition for Sport & Exercise, Exercise Training Principles, Exercise Testing and Prescription, Biomechanics, Sports Psychology, Research Methods, Sport Science, Cardiopulmonary Testing and Prescription, Fitness in Special Populations.

• The teaching expectation is 18 credit hours annually for this tenure-track faculty position when a faculty member meets the College's active scholarship standards.
• Maintaining an active program of scholarship consistent with expectations for tenure and promotion.
• Advising and mentoring students regarding academic planning, professional development, and career opportunities.
• Participating in program, school, college, and university service activities.

Xavier University offers a wide array of complementary and affordable benefit options to meet the financial, educational, health, and wellness needs of you and your family. Eligibility varies by position and employment class:

• Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage.
• Tax advantaged accounts including health savings accounts, flexible spending accounts, and dependent care account.
• Financial security via life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans.
• Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave and holidays.
• Tuition remission for employees and their eligible dependents.

Many of our College programs, including Exercise Science, are part of Xavier Health, the University's integrated health initiative connecting a broad portfolio of programs and creating opportunities for collaboration across disciplines. Xavier Health offers more than 15 undergraduate and 12 graduate pathways, more than 500 community partnership sites, and connections across disciplines that contribute to health and human well-being. Xavier Health…