The Department of Health, Exercise, and Sports Studies at Denison University invites applications for a two year full-time visiting assistant professor with an emphasis in health and exercise science beginning August 2024. We seek an energetic and dynamic teacher who can teach undergraduate courses in Fundamentals of Health and Exercise (HESS 201), Applied Anatomy with lab (HESS 202) and Research Methods (HESS 203). This position will also teach one or more upper level undergraduate courses in nutrition, health, kinesiology, or physiology as fits the department's need and the candidate's areas of expertise. Teaching load for this position is three courses each semester; all courses have enrollments of 24 or less.

The department of Health Exercise and Sports Studies (HESS) takes a liberal arts approach to the study of the human body and its capabilities, as well as the interactions between bodies and societies that impact health and define sport. Visit http://www.denison.edu/academics/hess for a description of the department and its curriculum. The department offers supportive mentoring to faculty at all levels, including visiting faculty. This position will be welcomed and encouraged to participate in departmental events and in the mentorship of students.

Denison University is a highly selective, private residential liberal arts college enrolling approximately ~2300 undergraduate students from across the country and around the world. The college is located in the village of Granville, Ohio, 25 miles east of Columbus. For more information about Denison, visit our website at.

Demonstrated ability and motivation for excellence in undergraduate teaching is expected.

Candidates are required to have by start date a PhD in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Exercise Physiology, Public Health, or similar discipline (ABD will be considered as Instructor until PhD is attained)."

Applications received by February 9, 2024 will receive full consideration. Applicants should submit electronic application materials on-line at employment.denison.edu. Applications should include: (1) a cover letter clearly indicating motivation for and ability to teach HESS 201, 202, and 203, as well as indicating upper-level courses that match your interests and expertise; (2) curriculum vitae; (3) copies of graduate and undergraduate transcripts; (4) a statement of teaching philosophy. In addition, please arrange for three letters of recommendation to be uploaded into your application portfolio.