Athletic Program Director and Assistant Professor

Position: Athletic Performance Program Director and Assistant Professor
Position Title Athletic Performance Program Director and Assistant Professor Status Tenure Track Overview

St. John Fisher University is an independent, liberal arts institution that provides a transformative education to approximately 3,800 undergraduate, master's, and doctoral students each year. Across its five Schools, Fisher offers nearly 40 majors in the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, business, education, and nursing; 11 pre-professional programs; and master's and doctoral programs in business, nursing, education, pharmacy, and public health.

The University's residential campus boasts a robust living and learning community and a successful intercollegiate athletics program. Fisher is a community where all are welcome, regardless of religious or cultural background.

The University continues to honor its founders, the Congregation of St. Basil, by embracing their motto, "Teach Me Goodness, Discipline, and Knowledge." We are located in Pittsford, N.Y., seven miles outside of the city of Rochester. The campus is situated on 164 park-like acres-a beautiful setting for a warm, friendly campus community.

Job Responsibilities

Applicants should have a demonstrated background in strength and conditioning, personal training, athletic training or associated fields. The successful candidate's primary teaching responsibilities will focus on applied coursework in the Athletic Performance program, and will include courses in Strength & Conditioning, Speed & Agility, and Health & Wellness. These courses support students through the program as they prepare for internship placements and other applied opportunities in the field of Athletic Performance/Strength & Conditioning and have a special focus on client program construction as well as preparation for work in the field (e.g., fundamentals of business and ethics).

Candidates should also be prepared to teach potential courses in Anatomy & Physiology and Nutrition at the undergraduate level.

Program Director

Responsibilities include:

* planning, development, implementation, delivery, documentation, and assessment of all components of the curriculum, with the expectation of gaining accreditation with the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) within the next year.

* ongoing compliance with the Council on Accreditation of Strength and Conditioning Education's (CASCE) Professional Standards and Guidelines.

* having effective communication with the Division Chair and Dean to advocate for program need in areas such as field experience, strategic planning, resources, and budget.

* advising students through the program as they prepare for internship placements and other applied opportunities in the field of Athletic Performance/Strength & Conditioning, in coordination with the Field Experience Coordinator.

* maintaining current CSCS certification.

Applicants are encouraged to visit our web page to get more information about the current requirements and coursework in Athletic Performance https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Education / Experience

Required qualifications:

* Ph.D. in Exercise Science or related field with an expected completion date by June 1, 2026.

* Minimum one-year experience in the field of Strength & Conditioning is required

* Prior teaching at the undergraduate level is required

* Current Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) certification.

* Applicants should have a demonstrated background in strength and conditioning, personal training, athletic training, or associated fields.

* Experience with curriculum, program development, and/or accreditation in Strength & Conditioning or a related field is preferred.

Competencies / Skills

* Be in good standing with the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA).

* Commitment to a consistent, high-quality scholarship.

* Ability to develop and teach applied courses for the Athletic Performance major, including Strength & Conditioning, Speed & Agility, and Health & Wellness, as well as teaching foundational courses in Nutrition and Anatomy & Physiology.

* Demonstrated understanding of best practices in teaching and learning.

* Commitment to…