Assistant Professor in Exercise Science

Summary
The School of Applied Human Development invites applications for a tenure track, Assistant Professor in Exercise Science with a start date of August 2027. This is a nine-month renewable appointment.

Bowling Green State Universitys Exercise Science program is a nationally accredited bachelors degree program preparing students for careers in exercise science. Undergraduate majors can specialize in exerciseprogramming or sports medicine. Our programs greatest strength is providing opportunities forundergraduate research, internships, and the exercise testing of athletes, patients, clients, and thecommunity. These hands-on experiences help students gain the real-world skills needed to be successful in theprofession or in graduate school.

The School of Applied Human Development is a multidisciplinary school within the College of Education and Human Development that is dedicated to communicating, advancing, and applying knowledge that fosters thewell-being of individuals and families. There are approximately 800 students in the undergraduate programs of Exercise Science, Fashion Merchandising and Product Development, Human Development and Family Science,Interior Design, Sport Management, and Tourism, Hospitality, and Event Management, and in the graduateprograms of Athletic Training and Sport Administration and Kinesiology. The school is supported byapproximately thirty-seven full-time faculty and staff.

The College of Education and Human Development, BGSUs founding college, is the home to a dynamic groupof graduate and undergraduate programs, housed across three academic units: the School of Applied Human Development; the School of Counseling, Higher Education, Leadership, and Foundations; and the School of Inclusive Teacher Education. Approximately 150 full-time faculty and staff serve over 3,000 undergraduatestudents and over 1,000 graduate students. The College promotes and supports a community of inclusion,collaboration, and respect for students, faculty, and staff. This strong sense of community serves as the centraltenet for the Colleges priorities for integrating professional preparation, leadership and service, experientiallearning, and inquiry and innovation in all academic programs and related experiences. The College hasextensive partnerships across professional, school, and community settings that facilitate collaboration for
student experiences and research opportunities.

As a Public University for the Public Good, Bowling Green State University is a comprehensive, high researchuniversity located in northwestern Ohio committed to driving economic and cultural vitality in the region andbeyond. Through innovative teaching, research and creative activities, BGSU fosters a collaborative andinclusive learning community where inspired ideas, knowledge and achievements support the region, stateand nation. More than 760 talented and passionate faculty members teach across more than 200undergraduate majors and programs, 17 doctoral programs, and 57 masters programs. A focus on promotingresearch, scholarship, and creative activities has resulted in a significant increase in extramural funding overthe past several years.
Guided by Forward, BGSUs strategic plan, the University is focused on redefining student success. For the fifthyear in a row, The Wall Street Journal ranks BGSU as the No. 1 public university in the Midwest that studentswould choose again. BGSU also holds the Wall Street Journal distinction of being the No. 1 public university in Ohio for the student experience.

Essential Functions

Primary Functions

• Teach undergraduate courses in the Exercise Science program and graduate courses in the Sport Administrationand Kinesiology program.
• Develop a research program including publications and presentations.
• Contribute to the school, college, university, and profession through service and engagementactivities.

Specific Responsibilities

• Demonstrate teaching effectiveness in exercise science, with expertise in at least one of the followingcontent areas: biomechanics, exercise physiology, or motor behavior.
• Provide service to the program, school, college, university, and professional associations.
• Advise undergraduate and graduate students.
• Conduct a focused line of research and disseminate findings in peer-reviewed, scholarly journals andother professionally relevant outlets.
• Supervise internship students in the Exercise Science program.

Minimum Qualifications

Doctoral degree in Exercise Science or related field. ABDs are eligible to apply, but all requirements for the
doctoral degree must be met by the start of employment (August 2027).

Preferred Qualifications

1. Evidence of effective teaching experience at the university level.
2. Prior experience teaching or assisting in the facilitation of on-line courses.
3. Evidence of scholarly activities including research, publications, and presentations.
4. Additional professional certification(s) relevant to exercise science (e.g. CSCS, ACSM-EP, ACSM-CEP,NSCA-CPT) preferred.

Application Materials Required

1. Cover letter
2. Curriculum vitae
3. Separate, no more than one-page, statement of teaching philosophy and/or experience
4. Names and contact information of three professional references

Unofficial transcripts of highest degree earned are required for candidates invited for in-person interviews.
Finalist will be required to submit official transcripts.

Application Deadline

The search committee will review applications until the position is filled; however, for best consideration,
applications should be provided by November 1, 2026.

BGSU policy requires finalist to authorize and pass a background check prior to receiving an offer of
employment.

Bowling Green State University is an Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer. We are committed toensuring an equal employment opportunity for all applicants and encourage applications from all regardless ofsex, race, veteran-status, disability, age, gender identity, genetic information, religion, or sexual orientation.
In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request anaccommodation in order to apply for a position with Bowling Green State University, please call 419-372-8421or email ohr@bgsu.edu.
BGSU is an E-Verify employer. If hired into this position, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof ofemployment eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of identification for employment verification viathe Federal I-9 employment verification process. A list of acceptable documents can be seenhere: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents

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