Job description

Mount Olive, NC

The School of Arts & Sciences at the University of Mount Olive seeks applicants for a 9.5-month, full-time, faculty position to teach Exercise Science and related coursework. This position will be assigned to the Division of Sport and Social Sciences within the School of Arts & Sciences and will report directly to the Assistant Dean of the Division.

Responsibilities include:

This in-person faculty position requires a presence on the UMO campus in Mount Olive, NC. It will advise, teach, and supervise majors enrolled in the Exercise Science program. This faculty member must be qualified to teach lecture and laboratory courses in Exercise Science, Health, Physiology, Kinesiology, and Biomechanics, as well as supervise practicums and internships. Based on education and professional experience, the faculty member may be assigned additional courses in related disciplines.

For more information, please contact Dr. Jill Mills, Assistant Dean for the Division of Sport and Social Sciences, at [email protected] .

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree, in Exercise Science or closely related field
• Experience utilizing a Learning Management System to create, organize, and deliver course content.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills are essential to effectively work with students and faculty.

The following qualifications are preferred:

• Doctorate in Exercise Science or related field
• Experience in utilizing an Exercise Science Lab
• Previous teaching experience at the college level is preferred, particularly at a CAAHEP-accredited program (or similarly accredited program)

How to apply

Send cover letter, resume, teaching philosophy, list of three references, and undergraduate and graduate transcripts which must be sent directly from the institutions to: Tammy Williams, Administrative Assistant to the Vice President for Academic Affairs/University of Mount Olive/634 Henderson St/Mount Olive, NC 28365/or email: [email protected]

The University of Mount Olive is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse faculty, staff, and student body and welcomes applicants from underrepresented groups. To learn more about the University of Mount Olive, please visit umo.edu.