Assistant/Associate Professor of Health Science

POSITION: Assistant/Associate Professor of Health Science (Exercise Science)

DEPARTMENT: Health Science

The Department of Health Science is seeking a full-time professor of Health Science at the assistant or associate rank to begin in August or January 2025. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

The ideal candidate will hold a terminal degree in Exercise Science or a closely related field and will have a strong commitment to integrating faith and learning. Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate courses such as Exercise Physiology, Fitness Assessment, and Exercise Prescription. Preferred candidates will also hold certification from recognized bodies such as the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) or the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). Additionally, experience working in the field of exercise science and a demonstrated ability to engage students in both theoretical and practical aspects of the discipline are highly desired. We invite candidates who will enhance the racial, ethnic, gender, or cultural diversity of our university.

North Greenville University is a teaching university affiliated with the South Carolina Baptist Convention. Members of the NGU faculty are orthodox Christians who have a strong personal faith in Jesus Christ, are role models in their piety and ethics, maintain active membership in an evangelical congregation, and mentor students academically and spiritually. They are Christian scholars who reflect upon their discipline from the perspective of a biblical worldview and are expected to teach in accordance with, and not contrary to the university’s Statement on Human Flourishing. All employees of NGU are required to abstain from illegal drugs and beverage alcohol.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teach in person 4/4 load (opportunities to teach summer, online, and overloads may become available)
• Maintain office hours
• Advise students
• Serve on faculty committees
• Participate in some campus events (e.g., convocation, graduation)
• Model genuine Christian faith in and beyond classroom
• Intentionally and explicitly integrate the Christian faith with your teaching and scholarship

Physical Requirements

• Mobility: Able to move between buildings and attend classes, meetings, and functions across campus.
• Speaking: Frequently convey detailed or important instructions and ideas accurately, professionally, and with a contextually appropriate tone and volume.
• Cognitive/Emotional: Ability to critically think and express emotions and thoughts in an honest, collegial, constructive, and prudent manner

TRAVEL

All faculty are expected to be able to travel to campus for all class sessions and occasional departmental and faculty meetings.

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS and SCHEDULE

This is a full-time (nine-month) teaching contract. Health Science faculty report to the Health Science Chair, the Associate Dean of the School of Health and Wellness, the Dean of Humanities and Sciences, and the Provost.

As part of the application, candidates must upload a cover letter, CV, and transcripts, and the contact information for two professional references, and one reference from a leader in your church. Please combine all of your documents into two uploads.

Please address any inquiries about this position to Jeffrey.Williams@ngu.edu.

• Ph.D. (or ABD) in exercise science or a related field
• University teaching experience a plus
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Willingness to collaborate with colleagues in a close-knit community