AssistantAssociate Professor of Kinesiology Part-Time

George Fox University Department of Kinesiology announces a parttime faculty position to begin Fall 2025. They are seeking a faculty member who is enthusiastic and committed to inspiring students through engaging instruction active learning skill development critical thinking and meaningful mentorship. The ideal candidate will have experience with classroom teaching and clinical work in a kinesiologyrelated field (e.g. personal training nutrition wellness public health athletic training occupational therapy etc.. Further experience with research and academic advising is highly valued and a commitment to shaping the next generation of Kinesiology professionals is essential.

About the Job:

George Fox University a Christcentered community prepares students spiritually academically and professionally to think with clarity act with integrity and serve with passion. Professors teach all truth as Gods truth integrating all fields of learning around the person and work of Jesus Christ bringing the divine revelations through sense reason and intuition to the confirming test of Scripture. As a Christcentered community George Fox University is an institution that values diversity as an essential dimension of Gods design for human communities.

Job responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Teaching a parttime undergraduate Kinesiology course load for the Fall and Spring semesters 15 credit 9month contract).
• Maintaining high standards in classroom instruction through engaging and effective teaching practices. Staying current with developments in the Kinesiology field including relevant topics curriculum updates and evidence based practices. Integrate faith into teaching.
• Developing and sustaining strong professional relationships with healthcare and exercise science professionals to create active learning opportunities.
• Connecting students with industryrelated service work or volunteer opportunities that foster their passion for service and help develop soft skills for making a meaningful impact in the world.
• Contributing to the department and university through advising curriculum and program development and participation on university committees as needed.
• Communicating effectively and courteously with others including employees students and the public in a spirit of teamwork respect and customer service.
• By actions words and lifestyle be a Christian role model to students whether through casual contact or in a formal supervisory role.
• Demonstrating awareness respect and appreciation for diversity of culture background race sex political views expressions of faith etc. and works well with a variety of people.
• Other duties as assigned.

Were looking for candidates who have:

• A Doctoral degree in Kinesiology field or Master of Science in Kinesiology related field considered.
• A strong passion for evidencebased practice and a commitment to applying this knowledge in realworld Kinesiology settings ensuring that research directly informs and improves industry practices.
• Three years of teaching experience in a higher education institution is preferred.
• Excellent professional interpersonal organizational and communication skills.
• A commitment to maintaining consistently high professional standards.
• The ability to work effectively within and embrace working with a growing innovative team.
• A commitment to working with a diverse population of students is essential; demonstrated experience in this area is preferred.
• A personal commitment to Jesus Christ and express their Christian testimony in a church. In addition employees agree to live in agreement with the Community Lifestyle Statement and affirm the theological commitments expressed in the Statement of Faith.

Salary and rank:

• Appointment at the Assistant Professor level is anticipated though candidates with significant teaching experience at previous institutions may be considered for appointment at the rank of Associate Professor. Salary and benefits are competitive with comparable institutions.

Job information:

• Primary Work Location: Newberg Campus
  • This is a resident / inperson faculty position.
• Working Conditions: Physical requirements are similar to those of teaching and clinical environments.
• Supervisor: Chair Department of Kinesiology

Application procedure:

• Kindly apply through the Careers at George Fox University webpage.
• When completing the online application please upload the following as Word or .pdf documents in the section marked Cover Letter Curriculum Vitae and Essay Requirement:
  • Letter of Interest
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Philosophy of Teaching Essay
  • Integration of Faith and Learning Essay
    • George Fox University is committed to the idea that one of the primary responsibilities of Christian higher education is to help students develop a uniquely Christian worldview. As teachers and mentors it is important for George Fox University faculty members to integrate Christian faith and principles in all aspects of their lives. As an essential part of the application process the University will carefully consider your response to the following: In a onepage essay (about 300 words) describe your personal Christian faith as well as how your faith informs your teaching scholarship and service (including service and leadership in your church and/or in Christian ministries).
  • Other supporting materials may be requested at a later stage of the review process.

• Have questions or need assistance with our application process Contact
• Have questions about the program or department Contact Angie Taibbi Chair of the Department of Kinesiology by emailing

Being a part of our community means a commitment to faith and to a lifestyle that is consistent with the universitys mission as described in the Statement of Faith and Community Lifestyle Statement on our website.

As a Christcentered community George Fox University is an institution that values diversity as an essential dimension of Gods design for human communities. In seeking to become a more inclusive community we especially encourage applications from women and candidates from racial and ethnic backgrounds that are underrepresented in our community.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

The university is an equalopportunity employer. Every employee has the right to work in surroundings free from all forms of unlawful discrimination. It is our policy to make decisions about applicants and employees without regard to sex age race color marital status national origin disability veteran status or any other status to the extent prohibited by applicable local state or federal law. This prohibition applies not only to the recruiting and hiring process but to all facets of the employment relationship including promotion pay training classification performance reviews discipline and termination.

George Fox is owned by the Northwest Yearly Meeting of Friends Church and its mission is distinctly Christian. Employees are required to agree with and abide by the universitys faith statement and its statement of community responsibilities. Within the context of this agreement and commitment employment opportunities are otherwise available to all persons on the basis of their experience and skills.

In the recruiting process the university may make special effort to solicit applicants from underrepresented groups. This is done as an affirmative step to increase the representation of these populations in the universitys workforce to better match their availability in the labor market. Hiring decisions are based on the applicants qualifications as they relate to the needs of the position.