Job description
Taylor University is seeking applications for a tenure-track faculty position in the Kinesiology Department beginning in August, 2027, teaching primarily in the area of exercise science.
Mission and Commitment Taylor’s mission is to develop servant-leaders marked with a passion to minister Christ’s redemptive love, grace, and truth to a world in need. As a community, Taylor faculty, staff, and students commit to living out Christ’s love and truth in the here and now. We worship together, serve one another, and grow in faith as we learn in the classroom, on the field, at chapel, and anywhere else we’re doing Life Together.
Duties and Responsibilities
This position is primarily responsible to:
- Testify to personal experience of salvation in Jesus Christ, affirm belief in the University’s Statement of Faith, abide by and practice our Life Together Covenant, and both personally agree with and support the Foundational Documents of Taylor University.
- Teach a variety of courses that may include Physiology of Exercise, Applied Nutrition, Research Methods, Lifespan Physiology, Biomechanics, general education courses, among others. The candidate should be comfortable with creative pedagogy.
- Develop and maintain an active program of faculty-mentored student research and scholarship.
- Be involved in interdisciplinary and outreach-oriented health science initiatives.
- Participate in student advising, faculty governance, and professional organizations.
- Other Duties as assigned
Typical Qualifications
- Required: earned doctorate in Exercise Science or a related field (ABD considered)
- Required: excellence in teaching, including integration of faith in the classroom and discipline.
- Required: strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Preferred experience with face-to-face teaching
- Preferred experience with research or clinical experience in Exercise Science or a related field
Supplemental Information
The Kinesiology Department offers majors in Exercise Science and Human Physiology and Preventive Medicine, as well as minors in Coaching and Preventive Medicine. The department has 6 full-time faculty and is housed in the Eichling Aquatics Wing of the Kesler Student Activities Center.
