Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Sport and Fitness Leadership (Health & Human Performance)

Position Overview:

The School of Arts & Sciences at Johnson University invites applications for a full-time, Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Sport and Fitness Leadership (Health & Human Performance) to join our dedicated faculty. The successful candidate will have a strong commitment to teaching excellence, experiential learning, student mentorship, and scholarly research. We are particularly interested in candidates who can contribute to our Health & Human Performance track within our growing Sport and Fitness Leadership program and are passionate about preparing students for careers related to Exercise Science and the allied health fields.

About Johnson University:

Johnson University is a dynamic and student-focused institution dedicated to providing a supportive and engaging learning environment. We emphasize personalized education, fostering close relationships between faculty and students. Our mission is to educate students for Christian ministries and other strategic vocations framed by the Great Commission in order to extend the kingdom of God among all nations.

For over 130 years, Johnson University has been a leader among historic faith-based colleges and contemporary fiscally responsible universities. Johnson is #18 on Intelligent.com’s Best Christian Colleges in America and #77 on Forbes’ 100 Colleges with the Nation’s Strongest Financial Grades. The university offers over seventy associate, bachelor’s, master’s, and Ph.D. programs in Knoxville, TN, Online and satellite campuses

Responsibilities:

– Teaching: Teach undergraduate courses in exercise science, including but not limited to anatomical kinesiology, care and prevention of injuries, exercise physiology, strength training and conditioning, sport and exercise nutrition, and elective courses in the candidate’s area of expertise.

– Curriculum Development: Contribute to the development and revision of the Sport and Fitness Leadership curriculum, specifically the newly formed Health & Human Performance track, to ensure it meets industry standards and prepares students for a wide range of career opportunities.

– Student Mentorship: Provide academic advising and mentorship to students, helping them navigate their academic and career paths.

– Service: Participate in departmental, college, and university service, including committee work and other activities that contribute to the growth and development of the institution.

– Research: Engage in scholarly research, with opportunities for collaboration with students. While JU places a strong emphasis on teaching, we value research that enhances the academic environment and supports student learning.

Qualifications:

– Education: Graduate degree (terminal degree preferred) in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, or a closely related field is required by the start date of the appointment.

– Experience: Demonstrated excellence in teaching at the undergraduate level. A strong record of experience in the field or scholarly research or the potential for scholarly research.

– Commitment to student mentorship and engagement.

Preferred Qualifications:

– CSCS certification or other relevant certifications related to allied health fields.

– Experience in curriculum development and academic program enhancement.

– Online teaching experience and course development.

– Interest in or experience with interdisciplinary collaboration.

– Familiarity with current trends and best practices in exercise science.

Proposed Starting Date:

Fall 2025 (July 1, 2025)

Application Instructions:

The following materials should be emailed to Trevor Egli, Program Director and Professor of Sport and Fitness Leadership, at [email protected].

  • Cover Letter
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Contact information for three professional references
  • Unofficial graduate transcripts
  • Responses to the School of Arts and Sciences essay prompts (below). Each essay should be approximately 250-500 words.
  1. Describe your personal faith and Christian experience, including what you consider to be the most significant implications of your faith commitments to your vocation as a teacher/scholar, as well as your current involvement in a local church and community service.
  2. State your understanding of the relationship of faith commitments and biblical perspectives to your scholarly discipline.
  3. Provide a statement of your teaching philosophy and how it relates to instruction in the undergraduate liberal arts core of a Christ-centered university. Be certain to include examples/experiences of specific pedagogies and approaches you’ve employed or intend to employ.

Review of applications will begin on January 15, 2025 and will continue until the position is filled.

Equal Employment Opportunity Provider

Johnson University is a Christian university affiliated with Christian churches and churches of Christ. Its mission is to educate students for “Christian ministries and other strategic vocations framed by the Great Commission in order to extend the kingdom of God among all nations.” Accordingly, Johnson University seeks to hire and educate individuals who share its vision and core values to carry out that mission. Johnson University does not unlawfully discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment practices.

Johnson University does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, age, veteran status, genetic information, political affiliation, or disability–if such disability may be accommodated without undue hardship—in provision of educational opportunities, programs and activities, or employment opportunities and benefits, pursuant to the requirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and subsequent amendments to that act, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 and subsequent re-authorization of that act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and subsequent amendments to that act.

The University, however, reserves the right under those provisions to make certain employment decisions based on religion, marital status, or sex consistent with the University’s religious beliefs when establishing qualifications for certain positions. Further, as a Christian ministry, the University retains the right to select those who serve in ministerial positions, as that term has been defined by the courts in the context of the First Amendment to the United States Constitution, based on criteria established by the University without regard to Title VII, Title IX, or any other federal, state, or local law governing the employment relationship.