Job Board

Visiting Assistant Professor of Health & Human Sciences—Exercise Physiology

START DATE AUGUST 2022

The Department of Health and Human Sciences seeks a full-time visiting assistant professor to teach exercise physiology and other health sciences courses as expertise allows. Additional responsibilities will include advising, mentoring students, and participating in departmental and committee tasks. This position will start August 2022.

QUALIFICATIONS: A minimum of a master’s degree in exercise physiology or related field is required. Preference will be given to candidates who have dual credentialing as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, have a terminal degree, and can demonstrate successful higher education teaching experience.

MISSION: Bridgewater College is a residential liberal arts college of about 1600 students with a vibrant core curriculum and a growing focus on undergraduate research. The College emphasizes creativity and innovation in pedagogy and research. Successful faculty members are dedicated to advising and mentoring students, contributing to campus-wide faculty initiatives, and maintaining an active research agenda. Bridgewater seeks faculty members eager to engage and support our commitment to the breadth and depth of learning as well as diversity and inclusion. Therefore, application materials should address how you might contribute to the College’s liberal arts mission or ways that this mission informs your vocation as teacher and scholar.

GENERAL INFORMATION: Bridgewater College was founded in 1880 as the first coeducational college in Virginia. Bridgewater offers bachelor’s degrees in approximately 60 majors and minors, along with four graduate programs, pre-professional programs such as medicine and law, and teacher licensure. The College is a member of NCAA Division III and the Old Dominion Athletic Conference, with 23 intercollegiate athletic teams. The vibrant residential campus is located in the town of Bridgewater, Virginia, near the city of Harrisonburg in the center of the Shenandoah Valley. An excellent school system, healthy business environment, numerous arts and cultural events, one of the state's lowest crime rates, and a variety of outdoor opportunities and historic attractions draw many to the region.

APPLY:  Please complete the online application at www.bridgewater.edu/careers, attaching a cover letter, cv, copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts, and a one-page statement of teaching philosophy. Additionally, have three references to sign and submit letters to humanresources@bridgewater.edu.

DEADLINE:  Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until filled. 

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Dr. Barbara H. Long at 540-828-5771 or bhlong@bridgewater.edu  

COMMITMENT TO EQUAL OPPORTUNITY:

Bridgewater College, an equal opportunity provider and employer, is a welcoming and vibrant community committed to supporting a diverse workforce and actively seeks applications from women, minorities, and other persons from traditionally underrepresented groups. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, marital status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation or any characteristic protected by law.

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