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Visiting Professor of Exercise Science Category:
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Northfield, VT Posted:
Jun 29, 2026
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Open Until Filled Type:
Full-time Ref. No.: F00149
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Annually Salary Range:
$57,088.00 - $63,431.00
Position ID:
201989
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Founded in 1819, Norwich University is the oldest private military college in the country and the birthplace of the Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC). Today we are a diversified academic institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees and professional certificates to adult learners online and to Corps and civilian lifestyle students on campus. Norwich faculty and staff challenge all of our students to push themselves academically, socially, and as leaders. Our graduates build upon their Norwich educations to launch or grow careers and make outsized contributions to their communities, the nation, and the world. Norwich University is located in the beautiful Green Mountains of Vermont, only 20 minutes from the state capital, Montpelier, and three hours from Boston or Montreal. It is a private institution nestled in a rural setting with a campus size of 1,200 acres. Our excellent benefit package includes medical, dental, vision, group life, and disability insurances, flexible-spending accounts for health and dependent care, a 403(b) retirement plan with employer match, an employee assistance program, paid time off, use of the University pool and fitness center, and tuition scholarships for eligible employees and their family members. Some employees may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program on their Federal Student Aid Direct Loan balance. For more information about our benefits, visit https://norwich.trgportal.com .
Job Description:
The Department of Health and Human Performance (HHP) at Norwich University invites applicants for a full-time visiting instructor/assistant professor for one year, starting in Fall 2026. Responsibilities include teaching in the Exercise Science and Health Science programs; depending on the candidate, there may also be opportunities for scholarship and/or institutional service including an interim position of Program Director of the CoAES-accredited Exercise Science program. The department is particularly interested in candidates with strong teaching records and/or experience conducting research with undergraduates. The successful candidate will have a passion for excellent teaching, with post-secondary level teaching experience preferred. All applicants must have demonstrated commitment to working with a student body that is diverse with respect to socio-economic status, culture, academic interests, and career paths. Willingness to work collaboratively with other faculty is essential. Housed in the College of Arts and Sciences, the Department of Health and Human Performance (HHP) includes degree programs in Exercise Science, Health Sciences, Athletic Training, Physical Education-Teacher Education, Physical Education-Recreation Management, and Public Health. The department averages 150 enrolled majors across all programs. Introductory courses are generally limited to a maximum of 30 students, while enrollment at the junior/senior level, especially laboratory courses, is typically in the low teens. In addition to the CoAES-accredited Exercise Science program, the Master of Athletic Training program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE), and the Physical Education-Teacher Education program is accredited by the Vermont Agency of Education's Results Oriented Program Approval (ROPA) process to recommend K-12 Physical Education teacher licensure. Full-time faculty members are provided access to funding opportunities to attend conferences, maintain membership in professional societies, engage undergraduates in research, and further their own scholarship.
Requirements:
A doctorate in Exercise Science, Sport and Exercise Psychology or related field, is required for the position of Visiting Assistant Professor. ABD candidates will be considered for the position of Visiting Instructor. The successful candidate should demonstrate the ability to teach some or all of the following undergraduate courses: Nutrition, Introductory and Advanced Exercise and Sport Psychology, Research Methods, and various introductory level courses such as Scientific Foundations of Health and Wellness.
Additional Information:
Norwich University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing a positive education and work environment that recognizes and respects the dignity of all students, faculty and staff. Reasonable accommodations will be made for the known disability of an otherwise qualified applicant. Please contact the Office of Human Resources at nuhr@norwich.edu for assistance. All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring immigration sponsorship, including but not limited to non-immigrant visas such as H1B, STEM, or F1, now or in the future. A post offer, pre-employment background check will be required of the successful candidate.
Application Instructions:
Please provide a cover letter which addresses teaching philosophy and what experience can bring to the department, curriculum vitae, 3 references, and Norwich application. Review of applications will begin immediately. The search will remain open until the position is filled. The preferred starting date for a full year appointment is August 15th, 2026, but a one semester appointment starting January 2027 is possible for the right candidate.
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