Company Overview:

Norfolk State University is a comprehensive urban, public, doctoral granting institution dedicated to academic excellence and transforming students' lives through exemplary teaching, research, and service.

The University is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons and applicants, without regard to age, color, disability, gender, national origin, political affiliation, genetic information, race, religion, sexual orientation, sex (including pregnancy), or veteran status.

About the Position:

We invite applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Exercise Science position within the School of Education at Norfolk State University. The ideal candidate will possess expertise in Exercise Physiology, Clinical Kinesiology, and/or Biomechanics as well as clinical experience in rehabilitative settings.

Job Responsibilities:

• Teach classes within the undergraduate Kinesiotherapy (KIN), Health Fitness Instructor (HFI), and Health Wellness Rehabilitation (HWR) concentrations of the Exercise Science degree.
• Assist with clinical supervision of Exercise Science/Kinesiotherapy majors.
• Collaborate with department faculty to update and develop CAAHEP certification reports for accrediting bodies.
• Advise and mentor students, hold office hours, engage in program development, curriculum reviews, and assessment of student learning.
• Conduct scholarly research, publish in respected refereed scholarly journals, and participate in other scholarly activities to secure external funding.

Requirements:

• A Ph.D. (ABD considered) in a related field such as Exercise Physiology, Kinesiology, Human Movement Sciences, or Rehabilitative Sciences from an accredited program.
• Expertise in Exercise Physiology, Clinical Kinesiology, and/or Biomechanics.
• Clinical experience in rehabilitative settings as a Kinesiotherapist, Physical Therapist, Athletic Trainer, or Exercise Physiologist.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Licensed and/or certified professionals in rehabilitation settings.
• Registered Kinesiotherapist (RKT) certification and knowledge of CAAHEP accreditation standards and procedures.
• Experience with short-term and long-term rehabilitative exercise programs for people transitioning out of hospital-based treatment.

Estimated Salary: $120,000 per year

Contact Information: Please refer to the Commonwealth of Virginia's Job Board/Recruitment Management System (RMS) for application instructions.