Assistant Professor of Exercise Science

Faculty Position Vacancy Founded in 1852, Wartburg College is a selective four-year liberal arts college of the Lutheran Church (ELCA), nationally recognized for community engagement. The college offers more than 50 academic majors and pre-professional and certificate programs leading to the bachelor’s degree. The college is located in Waverly, Iowa, a growing community of more than 10,000 residents. As part of the Cedar Valley metro area (near Waterloo and Cedar Falls), Waverly has an abundance of cultural, musical, and recreational opportunities. Major Midwest metropolitan areas within driving distance include Des Moines, Iowa (2.5 hours); Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minn. (3 hours); Madison, Wis. (3.5 hours); Rochester, Minn. (2 hours); Chicago (5 hours); and Omaha, Neb. (4 hours). POSITION: Assistant Professor of Exercise Science TITLE: Assistant Professor, Tenure Track START DATE: August 2025 TIMELINE: Applications received by January 15 will receive full consideration QUALIFICATIONS: Successful candidates will provide evidence of the following qualifications: Required: Ph.D. by September 2023 (ABD considered) in Exercise Physiology or related discipline Willingness to teach majors exercise science courses, including anatomy and physiology and others based on needs of the department and expertise of the successful candidate Evidence of potential for teaching excellence Promise of continued scholarly activity Willingness to support the mission of the college Preferred: Preference will be given to candidates with college-level teaching, advising, research experience and leadership potential. Successful candidates must be willing to support the College’s mission and contribute to the strategic plan. DUTIES: The successful candidate will fulfill the duties of tenure track faculty to include: Teach (the equivalent of) three 14-week undergraduate courses in both fall and winter terms, as well as one 4-week May term course; including exercise physiology with lab, exercise testing and prescription, and either an upper-level majors course based on the candidate’s expertise or current courses within the Fitness Management major Mentor undergraduates in research Advise student majors Engage in scholarship and service appropriate to the liberal arts setting, including growth and development of the new Exercise Science major