Job description
Charleston, SC
Position Type: Tenure-track
School/Area
School of Health Sciences
Department: Department of Applied Exercise Science
Position Description
The College of Charleston invites qualified applicants for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the Applied Exercise Science Department to teach, conduct research, and provide campus and professional community service.
The Department of Applied Exercise Science is housed within the recently formed and expanding School of Health Sciences that also offers undergraduate degrees in Public Health and Health Services Administration and Management and a Fitness and Health Community Testing Program. The successful candidate would work alongside 9 full-time teacher-scholars that serve nearly 400 undergraduate exercise science majors. We are committed to preparing and equipping the next generation of health and fitness professionals and are seeking applicants who share our mission and want to engage with undergraduate students in and outside the classroom through dynamic teaching, professional advising, and research mentorship.
Located in the heart of historic Charleston, South Carolina, the College of Charleston is a nationally recognized public university. Founded in 1770, the College is the oldest educational institution south of Virginia and the 13th oldest in the US. The College of Charleston is among the nation’s top universities for quality education, student life, and affordability. It’s beautiful and historic campus, combined with contemporary facilities, cutting-edge programs, and accessible faculty, attracts students from across the US and around the world. Over 10,000 undergraduates and approximately 500 graduate students at the College enjoy a small campus feel blended with the advantages and diversity of a mid-sized, urban university. Students work closely with a committed faculty that is made up of more than 500 distinguished teacher-scholars. And the city of Charleston – world-renowned for its history, architecture, culture, and coastal environment – serves as a living and learning laboratory for experiences in business, science, technology, teaching, the humanities, languages, and the arts.
Applicants must possess an earned PhD degree in exercise science or a closely related discipline from an accredited institution before the August 16, 2026 start date. Applicants must exhibit an ability to teach undergraduate-level students with the promise for teaching excellence. We are specifically seeking an individual with teaching and/or research expertise in exercise nutrition, musculoskeletal assessment and interventions, or sport science. Applicants should show scholarly promise through authorship on professional presentations and peer-reviewed publications in relevant journals. Preference will be given to those with a record of undergraduate teaching and mentoring students through the research process, and an ability to demonstrate active learning techniques in a higher education setting.
Closing Date: 12/05/2025
Open Until Filled?
No
Posting Number: F2016478P
EEO Statement
The College of Charleston is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the basis of sex, gender (including gender identity and/or expression), pregnancy, race, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, and other classifications protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. For more information, please visit eop.cofc.edu.
How to apply
Interested individuals should apply online at https://jobs.cofc.edu, and include a 1) curriculum vitae, 2) cover letter that describes your research agenda, 3) a teaching philosophy that describes your teaching experience and pedagogical strategies, highlighting courses capable of and interested in instructing, 4) unofficial graduate transcripts, and 5) contact information for three references. Questions regarding the position can be directed to Dr. Kate Pfile at [email protected]. Applications completed by December 5, 2025 will receive full consideration by the search committee. This is a nine-month position; the salary and benefits package are competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications.
