Full-Time Tenure Track Faculty Exercise and Health Science

Overview:

The Department of Health and Exercise Science at Quinnipiac University (QU) invites applications for two 9.5month inperson tenuretrack faculty at the Assistant or Associate Professor level in the areas of Exercise Science Health Equity and Communitybased Health for the new Exercise Science undergraduate major. We are looking for experienced Exercise Scientists with teaching and clinical expertise in Exercise Physiology Strength and Conditioning or Public Health who also have an interest or expertise in health promotion health equity underrepresented populations and/or communitybased health promotion. We are looking for educators who will be integral in helping grow our program and further help develop a curriculum that emphasizes the roles of physical activity nutrition social and behavioral health including mindfulness in disease prevention and treatment.The expected start date for both positions is August 2025.

The successful candidates will:

• aid our pursuit of organizing a shared learning community and lead the education of students in the challenges of understanding exercise health & wellness population health health equity and public health;
• be integral to help grow the new Exercise Science undergraduate program create courses and further develop the existing curriculum.
• aid in developing and building a strong culture of health and wellness among faculty students and staff.
• foster a studentcentered environment by delivering engaging and innovative coursework; being accessible approachable and relatable to students;
• display passion energy and excitement for the health and exercise sciences and our students.
• be innovative educators who can excel in the traditional classroom and laboratory settings with occasional hybrid or online modalities at the undergraduate level when needed.
• initiate independent research agendas consistent with QU SHS and departmental goals. The teaching and research areas of expertise of the prospective hires will both complement our existing faculty interests while being able to add breadth and depth to our program.
• work across the university to lead and participate in interdisciplinary collaboration that engage and educate students who plan to provide direct patient/client care as well as those students who wish to work in healthcare health or wellness settings or public health in ancillary ways.

We are a highly collaborative and supportive academic community that is committed to a highquality educational experience and advancing diversity and inclusive excellence in all areas. We provide faculty members with:

• A structured orientation
• An assigned faculty mentor
• Regular workshops by QILT: Quinnipiac Innovations in Learning and Teaching Center
• Opportunities to work with nationally recognized faculty and staff
• Generous support for conference attendance and professional development
• Support for University and School grant applications for faculty research or curricular innovations as well as resources for extramural grant writing
• A culture of community teamwork and professionalism
• A climate that values diversity and inclusive excellence

About the School/Program:

The School of Health Sciences is home to approximately 100 fulltime faculty and professional staff and enrolls over 2120 students across over 20 graduate and undergraduate academic offerings. The school is organized into 8 departments offering undergraduate majors in biomedical sciences health sciences radiologic sciences medical microbiology & Immunology and diagnostic medical sonography and graduate majors in physician assistant studies occupational therapy physical therapy social work biomedical sciences pathologists assistant and cardiovascular perfusion. Our school provides excellence in education scholarship and community engagement with a mission grounded in our commitment to producing skilled and compassionate graduates creating pioneering research and partnering with our communities to advance the health and wellbeing of people and communities. Through unique and distinctive academic programs interdisciplinary collaboration immersive learning experiences and studentcenteredness we empower students to deliver compassionate care create innovation through research and catalyze change in dynamic health fields. Our emphasis on evidencebased medicine critical thinking and interprofessional skills equips our graduates to make impactful and inclusive contributions to their professions. In all our endeavors we are guided by a commitment to innovation accountability excellence and social responsibility as we aspire to be a firstchoice school of excellence and a global leader in fostering new knowledge improving healthcare and increasing health equity.

About Quinnipiac:

Quinnipiac University is a private coeducational institution located 90 minutes north of New York City and two hours from Boston. The university currently has an enrollment of 9000 students in more than 130 degree programs through its Schools of Business Communications Education Computing and Engineering Health Sciences Law Medicine Nursing and the College of Arts and Sciences. Our 21 Division I teams have achieved remarkable success boasting multiple conference titles. This includes a 2023 NCAA National Championship win in ice hockey a threetime defending national champion womens rugby team and a trip to the Sweet 16 for our womens basketball team. The Quinnipiac University Poll is nationally recognized as a leader in public opinion research and the university is consistently recognized by U.S. News & World Report and Princeton Reviews The Best 388 Colleges. The university is in the midst of program expansion and renewal for both traditional and adult learners attraction of diverse communities development of innovative corporate partnerships and construction of an ambitious set of capital projects. For more information please visit qu. Connect with Quinnipiac on Facebook Instagram YouTube TikTok and X.

Responsibilities:

• Teach classes assigned by department chair and/or program director.

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Quinnipiac University has a strong commitment to the principles and practices of diversity and inclusion throughout the University community and welcomes candidates who enhance that diversity.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package for fulltime faculty and staff which includes tuition remission and a culture that is inclusive and driven by excellence.

Quinnipiac University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.