Missouri Baptist University is looking to hire an Instructor/ Professor. This is a full-time 10-month appointment. The teaching focus for this position will be graduate level courses in Exercise Science and some courses in Applied Exercise Physiology and Human Performance. We highly encourage candidates with specializations in applied exercise physiology, with expertise in physiological assessments, exercise testing, exercise programming, strength and condition, and clinical exercise physiology to apply.

Summary

Faculty members are directly responsible and accountable for ensuring the school’s education goals and objectives. These responsibilities require leadership in academic workforce areas, including meeting student retention goals, participating in educational planning, evaluating student performance, motivating, and advising students, and generating program reports as needed.

Essential Responsibilities

• Teach courses assigned, determined by needs and/or expertise.

• Assist in curriculum development and instructional advancement in exercise science.

• Assess the instructional needs of students in the program and help coordinate developing a plan to address these needs.

• Participate in scholarship to teaching, application, and the integration and discovery of knowledge through research and/or professional practice.

• Cultivate strategic partnerships with community practitioners related to exercise science.

• Serve on the Advisory Board for exercise science.

• As applicable, participate in School/University committees, planning sessions and accreditation site visits.
  

Minimum Requirements/Certifications/Licensure

• Master’s degree in Kinesiology, Exercise Science, Human Performance, Strength and Conditioning, Sports Science or related discipline from an accredited institution with relevant licensure and/or field experience.

• Demonstrated ability to teach undergraduate and graduate level courses in Exercise Physiology, including Physiological Assessment, Fitness Assessment and Exercise Prescription, and Exercise Testing and a desire to serve on thesis committees.

Preferred Education/Experience

• Ph.D (or terminal degree) in Kinesiology, Exercise Science, Human Performance, Strength and Conditioning, Sports Science, or a related discipline from an accredited institution

• NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) certifications, as well as membership in ACSM and/or NSCA, ACSM Exercise Physiologist (ACSM-EP), ACSM Clinical Exercise Physiologist (ACSM-CEP)

• Experience working with laboratory equipment (e.g., metabolic carts, ECGs, medical BIA instruments, lactate analyzers)

• Interest in working with the Sport and Fitness Evaluation program which offers fitness assessments to the community on a fee-for-serviced basis.

How to Apply

Applicants should electronically submit the following items to Heidi Moore (heidi.moore@mobap.edu).

• Cover letter expressing interest in the position, highlighting experience relevant to the role and describing qualifications and accomplishments

• Current curriculum vitae

• Statement of Faith which clearly articulates your view of scripture, salvation and a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, active participate in a local church and a commitment to perform duties consistent with and not contrary to the University’s statement of faith which is the Baptist Faith and Message 2000.

• Short (1-page) teaching philosophy statement, including online teaching and strategies for engaging online learners

• Unofficial graduate transcripts

• A list of three professional references