Assistant Professor, Non-Tenure Track – Department of Health, Exercise & Applied Science

Description

Primary Responsibilities:

·       Participate in teaching and service activities as appropriate.

·       Maintain a full-time teaching load.

·       Collaborate with faculty in curriculum development, innovative teaching strategies, and delivery of courses for degree program.

·       Advise and mentor students, which may include supervising student research and independent study work.

·       Work with faculty to develop and guide capstone experiences and clinical/internship opportunities for Health Sciences Program.

·       Pursue scholarship opportunities within area of expertise at a level consistent with University expectations as it relates to non-tenure track appointments.

·       Be actively engaged in the health/exercise science profession and/or related disciplines; pursue appropriate leadership opportunities.

·       Maintain both national and state credentials through the pursuit of appropriate continuing education and self-advancement.

·       Practice and promote pedagogical strategies to increase diversity and inclusion at the individual, course, department, and school level.

·       Be a good citizen of the University and promote the mission of the University.

Qualifications

·       Earned master’s degree in Biomechanics, Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology, Nutrition, or related field.

·       Minimum of 2-3 years of college/university level teaching experience in the areas of exercise physiology, nutrition, sports medicine, and/or biomechanics.

 

Preferred: 

·       Earned doctoral degree (academic or clinical) in Health Sciences or a related field.

·       Experienced educator with a well-rounded skill set that can be applied to a wide range of health/exercise science content areas.

·       2 – 3 years of work experience with health sciences or a related discipline.

 

Opportunities:

·       Work within a Department and School whose missions are dedicated to providing graduates with the ability to provide exceptional patient-centered care.

·       Participate in the development and delivery of a high quality, health sciences program.

·       Be a part of a campus community where teaching, scholarship, and service are valued.

·       Engage in the expansion of department initiatives including program development

Alternately, the successful candidate may possess any equivalent combination of experience and training, which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform the essential job functions.  This includes commitment to the University’s values of diversity, equity and inclusion, and recognition of the importance of treating each individual with dignity and respect consistent with the University’s Mission.  Additionally, applicants must have demonstrated experience with, and understanding of, the broad diversity of the University community (students, faculty, staff and others).

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the University Community.

Ability and willingness to contribute actively to the mission of the University and to respect the Spiritan Catholic identity of Duquesne University.  The mission is implemented through a commitment to academic excellence, a spirit of service, moral and spiritual values, sensitivity to world concerns, and an ecumenical campus community.

Application Instructions

The appointment begins July 1, 2025. Duquesne University uses Interfolio to collect all faculty job applications electronically. Nominations and expressions of interest will be treated in confidence and must include: 1) a letter of application reflecting qualifications and interests; 2) a current curriculum vitae; 3) a teaching statement of not more than two pages that is inclusive of your teaching philosophy, app