Concordia University Chicago (CUC) invites applications for a full-time Assistant Professor for the Exercise Science Doctoral Program. Specifically, the program is seeking a candidate with expertise in Health Promotion in Exercise Science. The ideal candidate would have the ability to teach doctoral-level courses related to Program Design in Physical Activity and Health, Health Promotion & Disease Prevention, and Ethics as it relates to the field of Exercise Science.Responsibilities/Duties: * Primary responsibility includes teaching 24 credit hours in the doctoral Exercise Science program each year
Responsible for maintaining a courses' curriculum including but not limited to:
Updating required and recommended readings
Updating syllabi
Updating course content
Completing annual assessment map
Additional responsibilities include:
Serving on dissertation committees, primarily as a Methodologist
Grading comprehensive examinations
Service to the program, department, college, university, profession, and community is expected
Other duties as assigned by the Program Lead and/or Chair
Skill Sets: * Experience with learning management systems, preferred Blackboard
Content expertise in Health Promotion as it relates to Exercise Science 3. Experience with online pedagogy 4. Proficient with lecture recording to aid in online education 5. Strong administrative skills 6. Superior communication skills; both written and verbal
Enthusiastic supporter of Lutheran higher education and Concordia University Chicago
Minimum Experience Required:Experience teaching in a Exercise Science-related graduate program Teaching online for a Higher Education program Record of mentorship of graduate students Record of scholarshipEducation Requirements:Completed PhD in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Exercise Physiology, or closely related fieldCompensation and Benefits:Starting range and faculty rank is dependent upon individual qualifications and experience. Concordia University Chicago benefit options include, but are not limited to, the following:
Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and/or Health Savings Account (HAS)
Disability and Survivor Plan
Retirement Pension Plan
Retirement 403(b) Savings Plan
Basic Life and Supplemental Life Insurance
Accidental Death and Dismemberment Coverage
Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
Tuition benefits (available for employees and their qualified dependents)
Application Information:Interested individuals should include the following in their online application: * Cover letter
Resume/CV
Copies of post-secondary academic transcripts that reflect completion of advanced degree(s) (Official transcripts will be required upon hiring of successful candidates.)
Names and phone numbers of three references
Only applicants submitting all required documentation above will be considered.
Concordia does not discriminate in the employment of individuals on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, disability, sex or age. As an institution of The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, however, and to the extent allowed by law, Concordia University reserves the right to give preference in employment based upon religious affiliation.Concordia University Chicago does not generally sponsor for employment visas except for positions that oversee, teach or support our international programs.About Concordia University Chicago:Concordia University Chicago is a liberal arts-based Christian university founded in the Lutheran tradition. Through its College of Theology, Arts & Humanities, College of Business, College of Education, and College of Health, Science & Technology, Concordia-Chicago offers more than 160 areas of study in small classes taught by professors who are passionate about teaching and student success. All undergraduate and graduate degrees are fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.Concordia University Chicago has been recognized as a College of Distinction since 2010, and is consistently ranked among the Best Regional Universities–Midwest by U.S. News & World Report. For more than a decade, combined undergraduate and graduate enrollment has exceeded 5,000 students. Concordia University Chicago is located in River Forest, 10 miles west of downtown Chicago. Learn more about our commitment to higher education, rooted in the Gospel, at .Steadfast in Jesus Christ as revealed in the Holy Scriptures, Concordia University Chicago promotes academic rigor in its liberal arts and professional programs; grounds students in objective truth, integrity, and excellence; and practices faithfulness to the Confessional teachings of the Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod, as it forms students for vocations in church, family, and the world.Job Posted by ApplicantPro
