At Westminster College, we believe in immersive and enriching experiences that inspire creative thinking and problem solving. We believe in creating opportunities for several different paths to success over a lifetime and the potential to make an impact from wherever you are. For our students, we do this by providing real-world, hands-on learning opportunities, small class sizes, and talented professors dedicated to the individual. Our employees often remark that our tight-knit community creates an atmosphere fostering campus involvement that adapts to all interests. As a result, Westminster continues to be recognized for its excellence in higher education as one of the best small liberal arts colleges in the Midwest.

The Department of Health & Exercise Science invites applications for a full-time tenure-track assistant or associate professor position in Health & Exercise Science, starting on August 15, 2025. Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. 

The selected candidate will be responsible for teaching a 4-4 teaching schedule of introductory and upper-level courses in Westminster College Health & Exercise department as well as college service courses. Successful candidates will also contribute to our undergraduate research program and demonstrate an appreciation of holistic student development.

Essential Functions:

• Ability to teach effectively using a variety of methods. (Student-centered learning, service learning, online teaching)
• Ability to relate to a diverse student population and facilitate individual student learning.
• Experience teaching a broad scope of health and exercise science related courses (exercise physiology, kinesiology, measurement and evaluation, health and wellness) on a collegiate level.
• Experience working with exercise science testing methods, especially metabolic carts, electrocardiograms, vitals, body fat measures.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of instructional technology.

Job Requirements:

Education: An earned doctorate or advanced ABD in Health & Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Exercise Physiology, or related field is required. Evidence of excellent teaching experience at the collegiate level is required. 

APPLICATION DOCUMENTS:

1) Cover letter

2) Current curriculum vitae

3) Statement of teaching philosophy and research direction

4) Unofficial graduate transcripts

5) Three letters of recommendation

Review of applications will begin December 15, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled or the search is closed.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision options
• Health Savings Account and/or Flex Spending Account
• Supplemental options: Short-term disability, Hospitalization, Accident, and Critical Illness
• Stand-alone EAP program
• Life, AD&D, and long-term disability
• Retirement 403(b) plan
• Tuition remission or exchange programs
• Sick and Vacation time
• Paid Holidays (15+ each year)

Westminster College encourages and gives full consideration to all applicants for admission, financial aid, and employment. The College is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. The College does not discriminate in access to, treatment of, or employment in, its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, citizenship, veteran status, marital status, disability, or genetic information.

Inquiries about compliance with this prohibition should be directed to:

Associate Vice President & Chief HR Officer/Title IX Coordinator

501 Westminster Ave, Washington West, 2nd floor

Fulton, MO 65251

HR@Westminster-mo.edu

573-592-5226