Full-Time Faculty in Kinesiology (Tenure-TrackTenured)

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Bethel University does not discriminate on the basis of race color age sex disability national or ethnic origin in employment opportunities in keeping with applicable state and federal keeping with the mission of the institution Bethel University seeks applicants with a strong commitment to the values and lifestyle of evangelical Christianity and who profess a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. As a Christian institution we require faculty and staff to adhere to the Universitys Lifestyle Covenant and to enforce a religiously based statement of responsibilities for all University employees. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Bethel University as an educational institution operating under the auspices of the Missionary Church reserves the right to prefer employees on the basis of religion (Title VII Sections 702-703 United States Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended).

The Department of Kinesiology at Bethel University (IN) is seeking applications for a full-time tenure track faculty member in Kinesiology starting August 2027. Bethel is an intentionally Christ-centered institution which hires faculty who demonstrate a strong Christian faith.

Teaching and course development responsibilities may include courses in strength and conditioning exercise prescription and programming exercise physiology human performance fitness assessment biomechanics functional anatomy and other areas of exercise science. The candidate will have opportunities to develop and enhance coursework and laboratory experiences that provide students with practical hands-on preparation for careers in strength and conditioning fitness wellness human performance graduate study and other exercise science-related professions.

The successful candidate will also advise students in Exercise Science and other Kinesiology majors mentor students in professional and career development and contribute to experiential learning opportunities. Candidates with experience working with collegiate high school or community-based strength and conditioning programs are especially encouraged to apply.

Required Qualifications: Earned doctorate degree in Exercise Physiology Exercise Science Kinesiology or closely related field. ABD will be considered for non-tenure track position. Candidates should demonstrate a history of teaching excellence an interest in strong interaction with students a commitment to intercultural learning and engagement.

Preferred Qualifications: CSCS from the NSCA and/or experience with NSCA ACSM or other professional standards preferred. Experience with applied exercise science is highly desirable.

All interested candidates are invited to submit a cover letter curriculum vita statement of educational philosophy statement of faith and a brief statement of the integration of faith and learning. Priority consideration will be given to candidates whose applications are completed by December 6^th 2026 but the position will remain open until filled. Questions and applications should be directed to the Department Chair of Kinesiology Mary Estepp at