Instructor Health & Human Sciences

NOLEN SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL STUDIES

INSTRUCTOR OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SCIENCE

Bridgewater College Nolen School and the Department of Health and Human Science seeks a full-time 9-month non-tenure track instructor of Health and Human Science beginning August 17 2026.

Successful candidates will have a MEd or closely related field with verifiable work experience as a licensed teacher and coach within the K-12 schools. Preference will be given to candidates who have a Ed.D or Ph.D. in Education or closely related field and who can demonstrate successful teaching experience coaching experience the ability to work in a team environment and the ability to relate their professional experience and knowledge to the needs and interests of students in a small college environment. Responsibilities include the ability to teach undergraduate-level courses in health and physical education and coaching as well as other courses that align with the candidates expertise and departments needs. Additional responsibilities will include recruiting advising and mentoring students; assessment and continuous improvement of the departmental programs; participating in departmental and committee assignments; and maintaining service to the department Nolen School institution profession or broader community.

Pay is offered at a competitive salary. This full-time 9-month position offers a full benefits package including paid tuition at the College for eligible dependents.

GENERAL INFORMATION: Bridgewater College was founded in 1880 as a coeducational liberal arts college to serve the local community. Located in the scenic Shenandoah Valley just minutes outside of Harrisonburg and within driving distance of Charlottesville Washington D.C. and Richmond Bridgewater is home to a total student body of approximately 1450 from 27 states and 19 countries. Bridgewater students study more than 60 majors and minors in addition to four graduate programs and 10 pre-professional programs. Bridgewater College is an NCAA DIII school with approximately 40 percent of its students participating in intercollegiate athletics on 26 teams. To learn more about Bridgewater College visit:

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DEADLINE: Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

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