Department: Health, Wellness and Exercise Science 

Job Status: Full-Time  

FLSA Status:  Exempt 

Reports To: Department Chair

Grade/Level: Graduate 

Amount of Travel Required: N/A

Work Schedule: 

Positions Supervised: 

POSITION SUMMARY

Benedictine College invites applications from kinesiology and exercise science fields to apply for a full-time position in the rapidly growing Health, Wellness, and Exercise Science Department. This Assistant or Associate Professor position starts in August 2024. 

Main responsibilities pertaining to teaching:

• Tests and Measurements (pertaining to Exercise Science and related fields)
• Wellness for Life
• Technique of Sport (individual or team)
•  Foundations of Human Movement

Other potential courses to teach:

• Physical Education curriculum (primary and secondary)
• Adaptive Physical Education
• Fitness courses (such as: Beginning Gymnastics, Weightlifting, Dance Classes, etc.)
• Health Promotion and Leadership 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Responsibilities include:
• Teaching 12 credits of classes per academic semester
• Actively participate in Department meetings and growth planning 
• Serve as an academic advisor to Department majors and minors
• Engage in appropriate faculty service.
• Be willing to engage in course development for emerging skills

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

The successful candidate should hold a master’s or terminal degree in exercise science, kinesiology, or associated fields. Doctorate degree preferred. Experience in a professional field strongly encouraged. Prior teaching experience highly desirable, but not required. Individuals with a personal and professional growth mindset are encouraged to apply.

Applicants should submit the following:

• A cover letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• A written statement of teaching philosophy and interest
• Contact information for three references

For questions concerning the position, please contact Jaclyn Pruitt, Department Co-Chair, at jpruitt@benedictine.edu.  Review of applicants will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. For more information about the HWES Department at Benedictine College, please see the Department website at https://www.benedictine.edu/academics/departments/exercise-science/index

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical Abilities 

Stand F

Walk F

Sit O

Handling / Fingering O

Reach Outward  O

Reach Above Shoulder O

Climb N

Crawl N

Squat or Kneel O

Bend O

Push / Pull

12 lbs or less O

13-25 lbs N

26-40 lbs N

41-100 lbs N

Lift /Carry

10 lbs or less O

11-20 lbs N 

21-50 lbs N

51-100 lbs N

Over 100 lbs N

N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this occupation. 

O (Occasionally) Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day)

F (Frequently) Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day)

C (Constantly) Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)

EOE