Assistant/Associate Professor – Exercise Science

PRIMARY PURPOSE/SCOPE

The successful candidate will teach both introductory and major courses with excellence in our well-established Exercise and Sport Science program, will lead and mentor students, and will work seamlessly and nimbly with faculty and staff. Additionally, the successful candidate will also serve as the Department Chair who will be responsible for program development, assessment, and sustainability. The teaching load for this position is 24 semester hours/year.

FACULTY ESSENTIAL DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND FUNCTIONS

• Prepare and deliver engaging material to undergraduate students of various backgrounds.
• Effectively utilize the University’s learning management system.
• Assess student performance and adjust content and/or delivery strategies to meet the student’s needs.
• Establish classroom and laboratory expectations and experiences for ESS courses.
• Become familiar with course offerings within and outside of the Department for advising and mentoring undergraduate students.
• Hold weekly office hours for student needs in fall/spring/summer.
• Recruit ESS students (in person/virtual/etc.).
• Participate in appropriate professional organizations.
• Serve on institutional committees as assigned.
• Attend faculty meetings and development workshops.
• Attend commencement.

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND FUNCTIONS

• Coordinate and manage all aspects of SACSCOC accreditation for the ESS Department and its majors.
• Recommend the schedule of ESS classes to the Registrar.
• Assign teaching duties to full-time and adjunct faculty working within the Department.
• Lead and direct the development and maintenance of the ESS curriculum.
• Maintain a highly qualified adjunct pool for ESS courses.
• Serve as point of contact for ESS student issues.
• Participate in ESS program enhancement efforts.
• Provide relevant information on undergraduate students and the undergraduate program to be used in marketing materials (i.e., website, social media, brochures, newsletter, etc.).
• Carry the current credit hour annual course load.
• Recruit ESS students (in person/virtual/etc.).
• Develop and sustain the ESS program.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, EDUCATION, AND EXPERIENCE

• Possesses a faith and commitment to Jesus Christ
• Demonstrates a passion for seeing students persist to and through graduation into their careers.
• Is a highly motivated self-starter, demonstrating initiative and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrates a professional demeanor and presentation in dealing with the University constituency
• Holds at least a master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution, though a doctoral degree is desirable
• Has at least 3 years of experience in higher education working with the students, faculty, and administrative leadership in providing student support.
• Demonstrates proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and advanced learning technologies (i.e. Jenzabar, an administrative computing system)
• Demonstrates communication, organization, and facilitation skills
• Able to interact with employees, potential students, and outside contacts of all levels
• Able to prioritize and work to deadlines
• Supervisory/managerial skills are necessary and the ability to help students with general study skills is a key asset.

ERGONOMIC REQUIREMENTS

• Physical Demands
  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.  This position is not necessarily a physically demanding job and requires no specific physical demands other than those typical in a modern office environment.  Normal responsibilities should not afford risks of accidental injury.

• Specialized Equipment Requirements
  The use of specialized equipment listed here is representative of equipment an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.  This position requires no specialized equipment other than equipment typically used in a modern office environment, including personal computers, calculators, copiers, and fax machines.

• Working Conditions and Environment
  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the duties, responsibilities, and functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the duties, responsibilities, and functions.  This position has no specific working conditions; the work environment is typical to that of a small private residential institution of higher education, with physical remote site locations within 500 miles of the main campus in Bluefield, Virginia.

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

This position is subject to at least an annual evaluation based upon the job duties, responsibilities, and functions as set forth above.

APPROVALS

The job duties, responsibilities, functions, and requirements delineated above should not be interpreted as an all-inclusive list. Additional duties, responsibilities, functions, and requirements may be assigned as deemed appropriate. The University reserves the right to change or reassign job duties, responsibilities, and functions, or combine positions at any time. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is possible that requirements may be modified to reasonably accommodate disabled individuals. However, no accommodations will be made which may pose serious health or safety risks to the employee or others or which impose undue hardships on the University.  Position descriptions are not intended as and do not create employment contracts. The University maintains its status as an at-will employer.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

To apply for this position, select “Apply Now” below or visit: https://www.bluefield.edu/employment/ to complete the employment application and upload the following:

• Letter of interest
• Resume or Curriculum Vitae
• Statement of Christian Faith
• Statement of Teaching Philosophy
• Official Transcripts
• Three letters of reference

Please note the definition of “Original Transcripts”

• Hard-copy transcripts and other academic records are considered “official” when they arrive in a sealed, stamped, official envelope with the seal and any other security feature intact. Electronic transcripts are considered “official” when we receive them from a secure site formally linked to the sending institution or testing service.
• Academic records received in any other condition, such as transcripts that arrive in an unsealed envelope, are emailed, are uploaded by the student, or are printed from the university portal, are not considered “official.”

Official transcripts may be sent to:

Academic Affairs Office
Bluefield University
3000 College Avenue
Bluefield, VA 24605