Assistant Professor Tenure Track, Exercise Science - Schar College of Nursing and Health Sciences

ollege of Nursing and Health Sciences Division College of Nursing (CON) Department Exercise Science Job Description The Dwight Schar College of Nursing and Health Sciences ( CONHS ), Department of Health Sciences, invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Exercise Science. This nine (9) month full-time assistant tenure track professor or clinical assistant professor position will support the Undergraduate Exercise Science and Master of Science in Applied Physiology of Exercise degree programs. The Master of Science in Applied Physiology of Exercise program is recognized by the National Strength and Conditioning Association. The position may include the possibility of summer semester teaching opportunities.

The successful candidate will teach exercise science courses along with other courses assigned by the Department Chair of Health Sciences in collaboration with the Dean. Responsibilities include: Support the mission of Ashland University and the CONHS . Support Ashland University’s philosophy of Accent on the Individual. Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in the area of exercise science commensurate with experience and expertise.

Research in a variety of learning modalities. Contribute to course and curriculum development, implementation and evaluation, including the development of a new cardiopulmonary rehabilitation track within the master’s degree. Advise exercise science students. Advise prospective students and support admissions events.

Assist the Exercise Science Program Director. Develop working professional relationships with local, state, and national agencies and organizations to enhance service learning and other educational opportunities. Ability to work cooperatively with faculty and staff in diverse academic programs. Commitment to the assessment of learning outcomes.

Serve on department, college and university committees. Develop and maintain a scholarly program of research that includes review of literature and implementation of research, writing, editing, and presenting. Commitment to continued professional development. Assist with the development of program self-study reports necessary to pursue and maintain discipline specific accreditations.

Required Qualifications

Earned doctoral degree or near completion in Exercise Physiology or other closely related fields. Teaching experience in the area of exercise physiology. Cardiopulmonary rehabilitation clinical and/or research experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Certifications from ACSM / NASM .

Physical Demands

Faculty should be available to participate in events important to the ongoing success of the University and CONHS . Requires the ability to work indoors in a moderately stressful environment and the ability to adapt to changes in workload. Physical requirements may include frequent sitting, walking, lifting, reaching, pushing/pulling and twisting. Anticipated Start Date of New Hire 08/23/2027 Proposed Rank Assistant Tenure-Track Yes Service Basis 9 month Fixed Term Yes Term Start Date 08/23/2027 Term End Date 05/12/2028 Benefits Yes Job Duties Posting Detail Information Posting Number F137P Number of Vacancies 1 Desired Start Date 08/23/2027 Job Open Date 11/09/2026 Job Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants Quick Link for Postings https://jobs.ashland.edu/postings/9054 Reference Collection References Minimum Requests Maximum Requests Recommendation Deadline Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

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