Assistant/Associate Lecturer or Teaching Professor of Exercise Science
Ball State University
Muncie, IN
ID: 7283149 (Ref.No. BSU45030)
Posted: 1 month ago
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Job Description
The School of Kinesiology at Ball State University invites applications for the position of Assistant or Associate Lecturer of Exercise Science. Candidates with a doctorate may be considered for the rank of Assistant or Associate Teaching Professor. This full-time non-tenure-line position is available August 15, 2025, for the academic year. Responsibilities include teaching in the areas such as exercise physiology, exercise prescription, fitness assessment, and anatomy; administration of the Clinical Exercise Physiology's Adult Physical Fitness Program and/or exercise testing laboratory within the Human Performance Laboratory; and active engagement in department, college, University, and professional service. This position reports to the Chair of the School of Kinesiology.
We seek candidates who will connect with students of diverse backgrounds and contribute to a campus climate that supports equity, diversity, and inclusion. At Ball State, inclusiveness is one of our enduring values. Applicants should familiarize themselves with our Inclusive Excellence Plan to identify how you might contribute to these efforts. Salary and benefits are competitive and commensurate with credentials and experience.
Now, more than ever, is a time of transformation in health care education. The COVID pandemic and the unfolding realities of health disparities and racial injustice have challenged health care systems and universities to seek a new higher standard. At the Ball State University College of Health, we are rising to that opportunity. We graduate health professionals who are clinically knowledgeable, committed to advancing inclusive excellence, and ready to collaborate on interprofessional teams. We invite applications for a non-tenure position as Assistant/Associate Lecturer OR Teaching Professor of Exercise Sciencein the School of Kinesiology to join us in preparing today’s health workforce.
Job Function:
The School of Kinesiology at Ball State University invites applications for the position of Assistant or Associate Lecturer of Exercise Science. Candidates with a doctorate may be considered for the rank of Assistant or Associate Teaching Professor. This full-time non-tenure-line position is available August 15, 2025, for the academic year. Responsibilities include teaching in the areas such as exercise physiology, exercise prescription, fitness assessment, and anatomy; administration of the Clinical Exercise Physiology's Adult Physical Fitness Program and/or exercise testing laboratory within the Human Performance Laboratory; and active engagement in department, college, University, and professional service. This position reports to the Chair of the School of Kinesiology.
We seek candidates who will connect with students of diverse backgrounds and contribute to a campus climate that supports equity, diversity, and inclusion. At Ball State, inclusiveness is one of our enduring values. Applicants should familiarize themselves with our Inclusive Excellence Plan to identify how you might contribute to these efforts. Salary and benefits are competitive and commensurate with credentials and experience.
Minimum Experience:
Applicants must have a master’s degree in exercise physiology or closely related field from an accredited college or university by time of appointment.
Experience in teaching and/or exercise programming is also required.
Experience in teaching and/or exercise programming is also required.
Preferred Experience:
Preferred candidates will have an earned doctorate in exercise physiology or closely related field from an accredited college or university. Additional consideration will also be given to applicants who hold a professional certification from the American College of Sports Medicine (Exercise Physiologist [ACSM-EP], or Clinical Exercise Physiologist [ACSM-CEP]), have experience in clinical exercise programs (e.g. cardiac rehabilitation), and experience mentoring or supervising students.
At Ball State University, we recognize inclusive excellence as an integral endeavor to fulfill our University’s mission and our strategic plan. We recruit, support, and retain a diverse population of students, faculty, and staff. We encourage and reward diversity of thought. We promote a work environment that encourages and rewards innovation and creativity. We pledge to keep Inclusive Excellence at the highest level of institutional importance and as a foundation in all that we strive to do. Our over-arching goal for Inclusive Excellence is to adopt a university-wide Inclusive Excellence approach to academic, administrative support, and service functions of the university. We believe Inclusive Excellence must be infused in every step we take.