Assistant Teaching Professor, Clinical Exercise Physiologist

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

The Department of Kinesiology, College of Health and Human Development at The Pennsylvania State University (https://hhd.psu.edu/kines) is seeking a full-time Assistant Teaching Professor with expertise in clinical exercise physiology. This position will begin in Fall 2025. This is a 36-week full-time, non-tenure track, Fixed-Term I faculty appointment, with an excellent possibility of reappointment. Candidates must have at least one year of teaching experience with specific expertise preferred in the following areas i.e., exercise physiology, exercise prescription for healthy people across the lifespan and individuals with chronic disease, exercise testing using field and laboratory methods, physical activity promotion, expertise in fitness and wellness testing and administration, program management and electrocardiogram interpretation. An earned doctorate in Kinesiology or a related area is preferred.

The duties of this position include management of the Center for Fitness and Wellness (CFW), an exercise testing and wellness laboratory with a high throughput of clients throughout the Fall and Spring semesters. The position trains, supervises and assesses student interns of the CFW. This position will also assist in coordination of the Exercise is Medicine - On Campus initiative which involves development and leadership of on- and off-campus fitness and wellness outreach activities throughout the academic year.

This position provides opportunity to join a progressive, multi-disciplinary group of faculty with a scholarly focus on human movement and physical activity. An interest in Kinesiology from a developmental and lifespan perspective would fit well within both the Department and College. Computer skills, excellent communication/interpersonal skills, and the ability to mentor undergraduate students are required. Experience with online learning is preferable. Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications. Opportunities exist to augment salary through summer teaching. The Department of Kinesiology is an academic unit in the College of Health and Human Development (https://hhd.psu.edu/) offering B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees. The educational environment is enriched by the considerable breadth and diversity of faculty expertise and educational opportunities for students. Kinesiology is among the largest undergraduate majors at University Park, and the graduate program in Kinesiology has received #1 rankings. Penn State is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusive excellence that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusive excellence as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

This position requires the following clearances:

• PA State Police Criminal Background Check
• PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form
• Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check

To be considered, applicants must complete an on-line application and submit: a letter describing scholarly and teaching experiences and qualifications; a complete curriculum vita; a statement of teaching philosophy, and preferably a portfolio of teaching materials. Names, addresses, emails and telephone numbers of three professional references are also required. Application information should be uploaded on-line. Direct questions to: Sara Banker, Kinesiology Administrative Assistant to the Department Head, 276 Recreation Building, Department of Kinesiology, Penn State, University Park, PA 16802. Phone: (814) 863-1163; e-mail: seb38@psu.edu.

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