What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Professor, Department of Health and Human Performance (Exercise Science/Health Science) position at Fort Hays State University?
Department
Health & Human Performance
Job Posting Title
Assistant Professor, Department of Health and Human Performance (Exercise Science / Health Science)
Job Description
Fort Hays State University is seeking applicants for a full-time, tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor rank, in the Department of Health and Human Performance beginning the fall 2025 semester. Rank and salary will be commensurate with educational level and experience.
Responsibilities Include :
Teaching 12 hours per semester (24 hours per year) is required with the possibility of voluntary intersession and summer overload. Teaching content will include both undergraduate and graduate coursework. Instructional coursework may include a variety of exercise science and / or health science areas, as well as other courses yet to be determined. In addition, assisting with the departmental Neuromuscular Wellness Center, assisting with the Pre-Professional Healthcare Club (Pre-PT, Pre-OT, Pre-AT, Pre-Chiropractic, and Pre-PA), academic mentoring, participation in scholarly activities, service to the university, the profession, and the community are requirements of this position.
Minimum Qualifications :
- Earned doctorate degree in Health and Human Performance or related discipline (such as exercise science, kinesiology, health sciences, public health, curriculum and instruction, etc.) preferred. ABD will be considered. ABD candidates must provide verification of status.
Preferred Qualifications :
Appointment Date : August 2025
Priority Application Deadline : February 21, 2025
Benefits : To review out competitive benefit package, please visit FHSU Benefits.
Application Process : To apply for this position, please visit FHSU Careers. Only electronic applications submitted through the webpage will be accepted.
Required Application Documents :
Applicant documents should be submitted in one PDF.
If you have questions regarding the position, please contact :
Name : Dr. Steve Sedbrook, HHP Chair
Email : ssedbroo@fhsu.edu
Phone : 785-628-5843
About the Department :
The Department of Health and Human Performance is one of six academic departments in the College of Health and Behavioral Sciences and currently serves approximately 800 majors, including 330 students in our China partnership program. Undergraduate programs lead to the Bachelor of Science degree in Health and Human Performance with various program concentrations : Recreation / Sport Management; PK-12 Teaching PE / Coaching; Exercise Science; Sport and Exercise Therapy (Pre-Professional); Health Promotion / Fitness Programming; and General HHP along with an online Bachelor of Science in Health Studies. The Department houses one graduate program : the Master of Science degree in Health and Human Performance with three concentration areas : Sport Administration, Exercise Science, and Movement and Sport Studies. The department also offers concentrations in the Master of Liberal Studies (MLS) and the Master of Professional Studies (MPS) including an MPS in Sport Management.
About the College :
The College of Health and Behavioral Sciences is home to challenging and exciting degree programs in the fields of allied health, communication sciences and disorders, health and human performance, nursing, psychology and social work. With 80 full-time faculty serving over 3,200 undergraduate and graduate students, the departments offer programs that prepare students for careers in some of the fastest-growing occupations in the United States. Outstanding facilities, comprehensive and demanding curricula, and a reputation for innovation and excellence in teaching provide a framework for graduates to excel in their chosen field. In addition to discipline specific coursework, students have numerous opportunities to gain experience and knowledge through research projects, field trips, service-learning activities, teaching apprenticeships, internships, and student exchange. Students develop skills and competencies that prepare them to be practitioners, scientists, health care providers, educators, managers, and policy makers destined for key roles in the health and behavioral sciences.
Community of Hays
FHSU is located in Hays, a vibrant college town of approximately 20,000, located halfway between Kansas City and Denver on Interstate 70. Hays is the regional center for education, health care, professional services, shopping, culture, and recreation for the western half of Kansas. The community boasts excellent recreational programs and facilities, including the comprehensive Center for Health Improvement, Hays Aquatic Park, Smoky Hill Country Club, Hays Municipal Golf Course, and extensive walking, running, and biking trails. Hays is within 45 minutes of two large lakes that offer great opportunities for boating, fishing, and camping. The Hays Municipal Airport provides connecting service to Denver with several flights daily. The Hays community is home to excellent Pre-K and K-12, public and private schools. With over 60 restaurants, major retail outlets, a low unemployment rate, and very short commute times, the city provides a safe, welcoming, low-cost, high-quality living environment for the residents who call "Hays, America" home.
Notice of Non-discrimination - Fort Hays State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, religion, national origin, color, age, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability or veteran status.
Background Check : Final candidate will have consented to and successfully completed a criminal background check.
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