Visiting Faculty, Exercise Science

Visiting Faculty, Exercise Science

Department:
Kinesiology

FLSA Status:
Exempt

Reports To:

Dean or Academic Administrator

Positions Supervised:
Student Employee(s) as Applicable

Application must be completed in one sitting. At the time of completing the application, you will need the following documents to upload.

• Cover Letter specifying your area of expertise and interest
• Curriculum Vitae
• Teaching Philosophy
• Three (3) recent letters of recommendation sent directly to LUHR
• Unofficial transcript(s) of all degrees completed

*** The system limits 5 documents to upload. You will need to save multiple documents into one PDF or have additional documents sent to luhr***

Job Summary

Faculty and instructors are responsible for curriculum, teaching, service, scholarship, and related administrative activities that support the mission, vision, and values of the university.

The College of Science, Technology, and Health at Lindenwood University invites applications for a Visiting Faculty of Exercise Science.

Qualified applicants will possess a PhD in exercise science or a related field. Applicants with experience in sports science, sports data analytics, or biomechanics are preferred. The successful candidate will be expected to teach 4 courses (12 credit hours) each semester, and specific course assignments will be determined by area of expertise and prior teaching experience. Primary teaching responsibilities will include undergraduate courses, with the potential to teach one graduate course each semester.

All Lindenwood faculty members are expected to advise and mentor students, continue to develop their expertise through research and scholarship, and participate in faculty governance and campus life.

The Visiting Faculty of Exercise Science is a full-time faculty position that will begin August 13, 2026. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Essential Job Functions and Performance Indicators

The intent of this job description is to provide a representation of the types of duties and level of responsibility that will be required of positions given this title. This job description shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Employees should refer to the Employee Guidebook and the respective performance evaluation for additional job-related expectations.

Standard 1 - Teaching and Learning

Lindenwood faculty are committed to designing courses and creating classroom cultures characterized by rigor, inclusiveness, support, and engagement for research-based teaching that will serve faculty from all disciplines and students from all groups. Guidelines and expectations developed by the colleges, departments, or programs to support needs and/or requirements specific to each will be determined by the academic administrators and communicated to the faculty.

Standard 2 – Academic Service and Contributions

Lindenwood faculty actively support and provide service to the mission, vision, values, and initiatives of the university and colleges, and exemplify the Q2 culture of service excellence. Guidelines and expectations developed by the colleges, departments, or programs to support needs and/or requirements specific to each will be determined by the academic administrators and communicated to the faculty.

Standard 3 – Continuous Learning and Scholarship

Lindenwood faculty are committed to remaining current in their discipline and instructional practice through continuous learning and contributions to their field by participating in scholarly work.

Required Qualifications

An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience will be considered. Additional requirements may be designated by position.

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

May be representative, but not all inclusive, of the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform this job competently.

Communication

Skills:

Ability to verbalize understanding of complex problems or situations, ask relevant questions for clarifications…