Assistant Professor, Exercise Science

Assistant Professor, Exercise Science The Department of Health Science, at Curry College invites applications for a full-time, Assistant Professor in Exercise Science to begin in the 2026-2027 academic year. The Assistant Professor will teach undergraduates, in-person, at our Milton, MA campus. We seek a dynamic educator-scholar with expertise in exercise physiology and human performance testing who is committed to excellence in undergraduate teaching, applied laboratory instruction, and student mentorship. The successful candidate will teach courses in exercise physiology, laboratory-based exercise testing, and research methods; provide academic advising; contribute to curriculum development; and support program initiatives that prepare students for careers and advanced study in the field of Exercise Science. This position will support the continued growth of the Exercise Science Program and contribute meaningfully to Curry College's strategic priorities, including career readiness, inclusive excellence, and community engagement. Screening and review of candidate application materials will begin immediately and will be ongoing. Primary Responsibilities Maintain a full teaching load in areas such as exercise physiology, exercise testing and human performance, and research methods; Advise undergraduate students in the Exercise Science major, supporting academic planning and career readiness; Develop and deliver experiential learning opportunities aligned with The Curry Commitment, including internships, practicum experiences, and undergraduate research; Collaborate with faculty and staff to advance strategic initiatives such as the Center for Innovation, First-Year Experience, and partnerships with the Neurodiversity Center; Contribute to departmental service, program growth and assessment, and curricular planning; Maintain an active scholarly agenda and professional development in a discipline-relevant area; Participate in college-wide efforts to promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.

Job Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum of a PhD in Exercise Physiology or a closely related field. Minimum of 2 years' experience in career, clinical, and/or research experience within the field of Exercise Science. Hands-on experience conducting laboratory-based exercise testing, including metabolic cart operation, calibration, and troubleshooting. Record of, or potential for participation in research, scholarly activity and professional development within the field of Exercise Science. Strong oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated commitment to inclusive pedagogy and mentoring of diverse student populations. Preferred Qualifications Experience teaching at the higher education level for a minimum of 1 year. Demonstrated application of universal design in course design and instruction. Experience with interdisciplinary collaboration across health-related programs. Familiarity with a wide-range of Exercise Laboratory equipment including Monark Bike, Metabolic Cart Software, etc. Experience and skill with academic advising and/or mentorship.

Salary:

Starting at $80,066 annually.

Additional Information:

Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, Curry College will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming. At the College's discretion, the education and experience prerequisites may be excepted where the candidate can demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the College, an equivalent combination of education and experience specifically preparing the candidate for success in the position. Employment in this position is contingent upon the successful completion of all required pre-employment background checks. Title IX Notice of Nondiscrimination Curry College (the "College") does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that we administer, as required by Title IX and its federal regulations, including in admission and employment. The Non-Discrimination Policy can be found at https://www.curry.edu/assets/Documents/About-Us/Curry-College-Nondiscrimination-Policy.pdf The Sexual Misconduct Policy can be found at https://www.curry.edu/assets/Documents/About-Us/Curry-College-Sexual-Misconduct-Policy.pdf Individuals who wish to make a complaint of discrimination or sex discrimination under Title IX, or those with information about conduct that may constitute discrimination or sex discrimination under Title IX may contact the Director of Title IX and Equity Compliance, the Office for Civil Rights, or both. Inquiries about the implementation of Title IX and its federal regulations to the College may be referred to either or both offices listed below: Juan M. Hernandez, Ed.

D, Vice President for Diversity, Equity, and Belonging, Interim Title IX and Section 504

Coordinator:

Office 121, King Administrative Building, 55 Atherton Street Milton, MA. 02186. 617-333-2394, juan.hernandez@curry.edu Office of Civil Rights ("OCR"): Boston Office, Office for Civil Rights, US Department of Education, 9th Floor, 5 Post Office Square, Boston, MA 02109-3921,

Telephone:

617-289-0111,

FAX:

617-289-0150;

TDD:

800-877-8339,

Email:

OCR.Boston@ed.gov . To apply, visit http://curry.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?

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