Assistant Professors of Exercise Science (2 positions)

The salary range for these positions is $55,000 - $65,000 at Assistant Professor rank. The salaries of the finalists selected will be set based upon a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, education, experience, specialty and training.

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Metropolitan State University of Denver and the Department of Human Performance and Sport invite applications for two full-time tenure-track positions at the rank of Assistant Professor. These are nine-month faculty appointments beginning August 2023. For the first position, the ideal candidate will be a specialist in the area of wellness/behavior modification and must be able to teach the following courses: Behavioral Aspects of Physical Activity, Exercise and Sport, Fitness and Exercise Coaching, Physiology of Exercise, Community Fitness Programs, and Physical Fitness Techniques and Programs. For the second position, the ideal candidate will be a specialist in chronic health conditions and must be able to teach the following courses: Physiology of Exercise, Fitness Programs for Special Populations, Fitness Programs for Child, Adolescents, and Older Adults, Exercise Electrocardiography, Advanced Fitness Assessment and Exercise Prescription, Community Fitness Testing, and Physical Fitness Techniques and Programs.

Candidates will be expected to teach in the classroom as well as in the laboratory setting and must be able to use and apply current technologies in the classroom. In addition, the successful candidates will be expected to advise and mentor undergraduate students, provide service to the department, school, university and profession, assume active roles in appropriate professional organizations, engage in scholarship activities, and supervise student fieldwork experiences. The successful candidates will be vital members of the Exercise Science faculty and will be required to follow all faculty responsibilities described in the MSU Denver Faculty Handbook.

MSU Denver is a unique, access-oriented campus community that serves one of the most diverse student bodies in the State of Colorado. More than half the approximately 18,000 undergraduate students are first generation students and over 48% are students of color. MSU Denver seeks to promote an inclusive community of students, faculty, and staff; and an awareness and appreciation of diverse perspectives and identities via an integrated set of policies, practices, programs, and resources that are integral to the University's realization of its The University is located on a vibrant tri-institutional campus in the heart of downtown Denver near to the Rocky Mountains. Through its 100+ programs, robust industry partnerships, and an alumni network that is over 100,000 strong, MSU Denver's social and economic impact reverberates throughout the region. Qualified candidates who possess a commitment to excellence in teaching, student advising, professional development/scholarship, and service in an inclusive and diverse environment are encouraged to apply.

Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Position 1 (Wellness/behavior modification)

Position 2 (Chronic health conditions)

Complete applications received by January 20, 2023 at 11:59 PM MST will receive full consideration, but applications will be accepted after this date until the position is lled. All applications must be submitted through the university's online system, .

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