Assistant / Associate Professor of the School of Health & Human Performance

Salisbury University   Salisbury, MD   Full-time     Education
Posted on April 13, 2024
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The School of Health Sciences at Salisbury University is accepting applications for a faculty position within the Master of Science in Health and Human Performance (HHPF) program and Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science (EXSC). This is a full-time tenure-track position. 

Area of Specialization: Exercise Physiology

Primary Job Duties: Primary responsibilities include teaching HHPF and EXSC courses, conducting scholarship, and providing service to the school, university, community, and profession. The successful candidate will support the maintenance of CoAES-mediated Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) accreditation.

Minimum Qualifications: Ph.D. in Exercise Physiology, or a related field and at least one of the following certifications: American College of Sports Medicine-Exercise Physiology (EP) or Clinical Exercise Physiology (CEP) or National Strength and Conditioning Association-Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) credentials.  

Preferred Qualifications: Demonstrated ability to publish in peer reviewed journals in exercise physiology or closely related fields. Candidates with interest in leadership opportunities will also be given preference.

Applications received by January 16, 2024 will be given first consideration. The position will remain open until filled. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. Appointment will be contingent upon verification of eligibility to work in the U.S. and is expected to begin August 14, 2024. Please visit our website www.salisbury.edu/HR/careers/ to apply online. See the FAQs of the Online Employment Application System for more information and instructions.    

To be considered an applicant, you must apply online and submit the following: 1) A letter of interest; 2) curriculum vitae; 3) statements of research and teaching interests; 4) brief statement on how your teaching and/or clinical practice, research, and/or service, demonstrates a commitment to diversity and inclusion; 5) unofficial transcripts; 6) the names and contact information of at least three (3) professional references. If you have any questions about the position, please contact the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Scott Mazzetti at samazzetti@salisbury.edu.

This position is based in Salisbury, MD. Salisbury University, a member of the University System of Maryland is a regionally accredited four-year comprehensive institution offering 60 distinct graduate and undergraduate programs. Founded in 1925, Salisbury University features a beautiful campus close to ocean beaches and the Chesapeake Bay and 2-3 hours from the metropolitan areas of Washington, Baltimore, Philadelphia, and Norfolk. SU is consistently ranked among the nation’s top colleges and ‘best values’ by U.S. News and World Report, The Princeton Review and other publications. SU has 416 full-time faculty members serving a student population of approximately 8700.

Diversity and inclusion are core values of Salisbury University. We strive to create a truly diverse and inclusive environment where the richness of ideas, backgrounds, and perspectives of our community is harnessed to create value for our University community to include students, faculty, and staff, today and in the future. To this end, the University recruits exceptional and diverse faculty, staff, and students from across Maryland, the United States, and around the world, supporting all members of the University community as they work together to achieve institutional goals and vision. To learn more about the University’s commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive campus, please visit www.salisbury.edu/equity/.


Salisbury University

Salisbury , MD