Description

The Catawba College Department of Sport & Health Sciences invites applications for Assistant/Associate Professor of Exercise Science, starting date of Spring/Fall 2026. The candidate will provide instruction for a rapidly growing exercise science program. The position will require advising exercise science majors, coordinating internships and experiential learning, and curriculum maintenance.

Faculty will be responsible for didactic and clinical instruction using evidence-based methodology. The faculty will also be responsible for the recruitment and advisement of a diverse student population, and will be expected to serve on departmental committees, engage in scholarship and service activities of the College. The job posting can be found at: https://catawba.edu/hr.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree required, (doctoral degree preferred) from an accredited institution
• Experience using a variety of instructional strategies, such as face-to-face delivery, online, hybrid, experiential learning, and field-based experiences to engage students with diverse experiences
• Demonstrate an ongoing commitment to quality teaching
• Incorporate active learning strategies and effectively use instructional technology to support classroom instruction
• Evidence of research in the field of exercise science and a strong promise for scholarly activity and professional service
• Remain current with new trends and developments in the field to promote the scholarship of teaching and learning through attendance at conferences, seminars and workshops 
• A willingness to embrace working in an inter-disciplinary atmosphere

TO APPLY:

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled and should include the following:

1) CV/Resume

2) Application with Cover letter

3) Statement of teaching philosophy for exercise science

4) Contact information for at least 3 professional references

Email all documents as a single PDF file to Dr. Jim Hand, Dean of the School of Health Sciences & Human Performance at exercisesciencesearch@catawba.edu re: Exercise Science Faculty Position.

Catawba College provides an education focused on an institutional philosophy of a liberal education, which entails a broad range of knowledge, intellectual and practical skills, and

individual and social responsibility fostered and developed in all academic programs, including general education and majors, and from the freshman to senior years. The College’s mission is to provide “students and education rich in personal attention that blends the knowledge and competencies of liberal studies with career preparation” and to enable “students to reach their highest potential while becoming responsible citizens.” Further information on the College can be found at: www.catawba.edu.

Catawba College is an equal opportunity employer. As such, the College is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status unless allowed by law and deemed necessary to the operation of the College. The College complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing non-discrimination.
Catawba College is an equal opportunity employer.