Exercise & Sport Science, Assistant/Associate Professor, Teaching
Listed on 2026-09-23
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Education / Teaching
Exercise Science & Kinesiology, University Professor, Academic, Health Science
Exercise & Sport Science, Assistant / Associate Professor,Teaching
Wayne State University is searching for an experienced Exercise& Sport Science, Assistant / Associate Professor, Teaching
at its Detroit campus location.
Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university locatedin the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Ourdeep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity,diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society.
PositionPurpose:
Rank: Assistant/Associate Professor – Teaching (non-tenure track) with a specialization in Exercise and Sport Science.
Program Area: B.S. in Exercise and Sport Science & Exercise and Sport Science.
Term: Full-time, 9-month, 2 years
The Division of Kinesiology, Health, and Sport Studies in the College of Education at Wayne State University seeks a full-time,9-month Assistant Professor – Teaching (non-tenure track) with specialization in Exercise and Sport Science to teach courses,advise students, and provide service to the program/division/college/university.
Responsibilities:- Teach face-to-face, hybrid, and/or online courses in the Exercise and Sport Science undergraduate and graduate programs.
- Advise undergraduate and graduate students related to coursework,internships, and career preparation.
- Assist with the WSU Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and Committee on Accreditation for the Exercise Sciences (CoAES) accreditationsystems.
- Coordinate undergraduate-level initiatives and programs (i.e.,Honors option, student organization, professional development activities, student success initiatives, etc.).
- Assist divisional and program faculty and administrators with student recruitment and retention initiatives, program assessment,establishing field/practicum experience sites, and other dutiesrequired to meet organizational needs.
- Participate in service activities that support the Division,College, University, and profession.
- Ph.D. degree in Kinesiology, Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology,Sport Performance, Human Performance, or a closely related discipline.
- Minimum of three years of university teaching experience.
- Evidence of effective university teaching experience, including face-to-face instruction using best practices in course delivery.
- Evidence of effective online teaching experience, including course development, instructional design, and online pedagogy.
- Evidence of effective use of the Canvas or related learning management system.
- Demonstrated ability to advise undergraduate and graduate students in coursework, internships, and career preparation.
- Proven ability to interact and collaborate effectively with diverse groups of colleagues and students.
- Demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills.
- Professional certifications such as CSCS, NSCA, ACSM, or othernationally recognized credentials. Evidence of teaching experience across the sub-disciplines of Exercise and Sport Science.
Experience integrating technology, performance assessment, dataanalytics, wearable technologies, or applied laboratory experiencesinto teaching. Experience working with collegiate, secondary school, professional, fitness and performance organizations, or corporate wellness settings. Evidence of leadership incollaborative initiatives and program operations.
H10 - Health & Physical Education
Primary Department:H1007 - Kinesiology Health & Sports Studies
Employment Type:- Regular Employee
- Job type:
Full Time - Job category:
Academic/Faculty
- Compensation type:
Annual Salary - Annual Salary:
To be Determined
Normal faculty environment.
Job Openings:- Number of openings: 1
- Reposted position:
No
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