Assistant Professor of Health & Human Performance

Assistant Professor of Health & Human Performance

Coe College invites applications from dynamic, student-centered individuals for a full-time tenure-track position of Assistant Professor of Health & Human Performance (formerly Kinesiology) to begin August 2027.

The success of Coe College is driven by the success of our graduates. Therefore, we place a priority on recruiting faculty that can fully engage students both in and out of the classroom. The successful candidate should expect to offer high-quality, student-centered instruction at all levels of the curriculum, emphasizing active learning and meaningful student engagement. All areas of expertise related to Health & Human Performance will be considered, including:

• Public Health & Health Promotion
• Sport & Exercise Psychology
• Exercise Science
• Pre-Health Professions
• Exercise Physiology
• Strength & Conditioning
• Biomechanics Nutrition

Additionally, the successful candidate should demonstrate the ability or willingness to develop and teach courses across multiple modalities, including both online and traditional face-to-face environments.

The Department of Health and Human Performance is a collegial and collaborative group of faculty supporting one of Coe College''s largest majors. We are committed to providing a student-centered education that integrates disciplinary knowledge, applied learning, and opportunities for personal and professional development.

Required Qualifications:

• Earned Ph.D. or Ed.D. in Health and Human Performance or a closely related field preferred; ABD status considered. Master's degree in a related discipline accompanied by at least 10 years of relevant practical and higher education teaching experience will also be considered.
• Demonstrated potential for excellence in the classroom.
• Potential for scholarly activity that creates opportunities for undergraduate student involvement.
• Commitment to undergraduate mentoring through formal and informal advising.
• Must be currently authorized to work in the United States as visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States as we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
• Successful completion of a background and driver check in accordance with Coe College policy.

Please submit the following materials online at the link below or at https://www.coe.edu/why-coe/discover-coe/human-resources/careers/employment-opportunities

• Letter of application
• Curriculum vitae with documentation of your teaching experience
• Unofficial copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts
• Contact information for three professional references (at least one that can speak to your teaching effectiveness). References will only be contacted for candidates that advance in the screening process.

Application Instructions:

Applications received before January 15th, 2027 will receive full consideration; review of applications will continue until the position is filled.