Athletic Program Director and Assistant Professor, Tenure Track

St. John Fisher University, an independent, liberal arts institution in the Catholic tradition located in Rochester, New York, seeks nominations and applications for an Athletic Performance Program Director and Assistant Professor of Life Sciences in a tenure-track faculty position.

Applicants should have a strong commitment to inclusive teaching practices, program development, and scholarship. As Program Director, the responsibilities will include curricular planning and assessment as it aligns with accreditation, strategic planning, and resource management. The successful candidate’s primary teaching responsibilities will include the applied courses for the Athletic Performance program, including Strength & Conditioning, Speed & Agility, and Health & Wellness, as well as teaching foundational courses in Nutrition and Anatomy & Physiology.

Founded in 1948, St. John Fisher University is ranked among the top colleges and universities in the northeast and has a rich history of academic excellence and an outstanding reputation for its commitment to a student-centered, personalized educational environment. The educational philosophy of the founding Basilian Fathers—Teach me goodness, discipline, and knowledge—reflects Fisher’s traditions and values today, and the campus prepares individuals for lives of intellectual, professional, and civic integrity and where diversity and service to others are valued and practiced.

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The School of Arts and Sciences at St John Fisher University serves all undergraduate students through 33 programs, the Core general education curriculum, and pre-professional requirements. The School provides all the liberal arts offerings required for baccalaureate degrees, thus providing critical skills and perspectives across a wide range of disciplines. New faculty will arrive at an exciting time in our University’s history.

The Life Sciences Division houses several programs in the School of Arts and Sciences, including Biology, Sustainability, and Athletic Performance. Our student-focused faculty promote active and applied learning. We pride ourselves on the strength of our relationships with program alumni and our undergraduate experiential opportunities.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US and be available to start teaching in September 2026.

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Teaching Philosophy
• Research Statement
• 3 Letters of Recommendation

Review of Applicants will begin March, 2026.

• PhD in Exercise Science, or related field, with expected completion date by June 1, 2026.
• Be in good standing with the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) with a current Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist® (CSCS®) certification.
• 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. Prior teaching experience at the undergraduate level is required.
• Demonstrated understanding of best practices in teaching and learning.
• Commitment to mentoring and advising students.
• Commitment to service.
• Commitment to community engagement.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate with various stakeholders.
• Applicants should have a strong commitment to evidence-based teaching practices, scholarship, and program development.

• 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…