Assistant Professor of Exercise Science

Position Description & Details

Are you passionate about health, movement, and helping students build rewarding careers in wellness and human performance? Bismarck State College is seeking an engaging and student-focused Assistant Professor of Exercise Science to join our team. This role is ideal for an educator who enjoys blending science, hands-on learning, and mentorship to support student success.

What You'll Do

Responsibilities include supporting student success through instruction in exercise science courses, including human movement, fitness, health, physiology, biomechanics, and exercise programming. The successful candidate will help prepare students for careers in healthcare, fitness, rehabilitation, coaching, and wellness industries.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Delivering high-quality classroom and laboratory instruction in exercise science courses.
• Developing and maintaining relevant, industry-aligned curriculum.
• Mentoring and advising students to support academic and career success.
• Assessing student learning outcomes and submitting assessments and grades by established deadlines.
• Collaborating with colleagues, community partners, and industry professionals.
• Supervising internships and experiential learning opportunities.
• Maintaining laboratory equipment and supporting safe, effective learning environments.
• Supporting accreditation activities, recruitment, retention, and departmental record keeping.
• Participating in institutional service through committee work and campus engagement.
• Engaging in scholarly research, professional development, and community outreach.
• Performing other duties as assigned by the Assistant Dean and Academic Division Dean.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for a collaborative and innovative educator with strong communication skills, a passion for student success, and a commitment to academic excellence. Industry experience in exercise science, fitness, rehabilitation, healthcare, coaching, or wellness-related fields is highly valued.

STARTING DATE: August 17, 2026

REQUIREMENT QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree in exercise science or a master's degree with at least 15 graduate credits in exercise science or a combination of education and equivalent experiences to be reviewed with application.
• Documented successful experience teaching exercise science courses.
• Documented successful experience with recruiting collegiate students.
• Documented successful collegiate teaching experience.
• Ability to work cooperatively with diverse groups and ability to work as a team member.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to articulate and support the polytechnic philosophy with a strong commitment to teaching and learning in a polytechnic setting.
• Good working knowledge of computer software programs (i.e., Microsoft Office, email & electronic calendar - Outlook).
• Creative in using a variety of teaching resources, media, and instructional technologies.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Earned doctorate (PhD).
• Experience with distance delivery of courses.
• Experience with curriculum development.
• Experience with hands-on teaching methods.

BENEFITS

Nine-month full-time tenure track exempt position. Minimum starting salary $47,100-$58,874 (masters required), based on experience and education.

100% employer-paid family health insurance, life insurance, retirement, employee tuition waiver, spouse/dependent tuition discount. For more information regarding employee benefits, visit: https://bismarckstate.edu/employment/Faculty-and-Staff/Benefits/

To view a total rewards calculator, visit: https://www.omb.nd.gov/team-nd-careers/total-rewards-calculator

Thinking about relocating to the Bismarck area? To find more information and resources, visit: https://www.commerce.nd.gov/workforce/relocation-resources

APPLICATION MATERIALS REQUIRED

If you're ready to help students turn their passion for health and human performance into meaningful careers, we'd love to hear from you! To be considered by the search committee thoroughly complete the application and upload the following:

• Cover letter
• Resume
• Copies of transcripts (undergraduate and graduate)
• References

BISMARCK STATE COLLEGE INFORMATION

OVERVIEW: Bismarck State College is dedicated to student success. This on-campus position is student-centered to provide high-quality campus services and hands-on learning experiences.

MISSION: As North Dakota's Polytechnic Institution, Bismarck State College focuses on student success through the delivery of affordable, flexible, high-quality, experiential learning enhanced by public-private partnerships.

VISION: Bismarck State College will be a leader in polytechnic education improving lives and building sustainable communities.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Is directly accountable and responsible to the appropriate Assistant Dean of HAS (Humanities, Arts, & Sciences).

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Bismarck State College does not provide sponsorships. BSC is an E-Verify Employer.

For more information or accommodation requests, contact the Human Resources Department at 701-224-5531 or bsc.humanresources@bismarckstate.edu

This position requires a criminal history record check.

Equal Opportunity Employer

TTY Number: ND Relay Service: 1-800-366-6888 (text); 1-800-366-6889 (voice). For full North Dakota Relay Services, go to: https://www.relaynorthdakota.com/.

Veterans claiming preference must submit all proof of eligibility including a copy of NGB 22 from the National Guard or Reserve (with a unit located in ND) or certification from the applicants unit command that the individual is expected to be discharged or released from active duty in the uniformed services under other than dishonorable conditions not later than one hundred twenty days after the date of the submission of the certification. If claiming disabled status, proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 and a current letter of disability.