Instructor or Assistant Professor of Exercise Science and Sport
Millikin University
Application
Details
Posted: 21-Oct-24
Location: Decatur, Illinois
Type: Full-time
Salary: $50,000 to $60,000/year
Categories:
Academic/Faculty
Academic/Faculty - Faculty
Sector:
Healthcare/Fitness
Preferred Education:
Doctorate
The School of Exercise Science and Sport (ESS) in the College of Professional Studies at Millikin University invites applications for an Instructor or Assistant Professor faculty position. We seek innovative candidates who can contribute to the educational mission of the School of Exercise Science and Sport. Candidates will have opportunities to instruct students in the Exercise Science, Physical Education, and Sport and Recreation Management undergraduate programs and in the Master of Science in Athletic Training (MSAT) program. The position is a ten-month contract, beginning August 1, 2025.
Responsibilities of this appointment include teaching, scholarship/artistic achievement/ professional engagement, and University service. Teaching assignments are based on expertise. Additional responsibilities include advising and mentoring students, participating in recruiting, maintaining a scholarly agenda consistent with Millikin University's mission, vision, and values, as well as accreditation standards. Participation in program, school, college, and university service is also required.
To apply, please go to www.millikin.edu/employment. While completing the application, candidates will be prompted to submit a letter of application, a curriculum vitae, names and contact information of three references, and a statement of teaching philosophy. The application letter should discuss specifically how one's professional experiences and perspectives relate to the needs of the position and of Millikin University. The University's mission, vision, and values statements may be reviewed at: https://millikin.edu/about/mission-values
Salary commensurate with experience. Review of applications will begin upon receipt and the position will remain open until filled.
Employment and first day of work is contingent upon successful completion of a background check. Millikin University is an equal opportunity employer. Beyond meeting fully its legal obligations for non-discrimination, Millikin University is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community where members from all backgrounds can live, learn, and thrive. Millikin offers a competitive salary and full benefit package.
Qualifications for the position include: • Clinical or academic degree in Exercise Science, Physical Education, Sport and Recreation Management, Athletic Training, or related field. • Master's accepted, Doctorate preferred.* • Contemporary expertise in one of the ESS areas congruent with areas of teaching. • Certification and in good standing with Board of Certification, Inc. (BOC) to teach in the MSAT program. • A minimum of one year of postsecondary level teaching experience. • Commitment to teaching, scholarship, and service at the university level. • Professional qualities that advance successful collaboration within the School of Exercise Science and Sport and across the University.
*Tenure-track Assistant Professor status requires a terminal doctoral degree.
Millikin University is a private, comprehensive institution serving approximately 1,800 undergraduate, graduate, full-time and part-time students who study in four colleges/schools: Arts and Sciences, Business, Fine Arts and Professional Studies. Situated on an attractive seventy-acre campus in Decatur, Illinois (population of 85,000), Millikin is located 180 miles southwest of Chicago, 150 miles west of Indianapolis, and 120 miles northeast of St. Louis. A Millikin education is characterized by performance learning – a unique approach to learning that builds the confidence to succeed before and after graduation. Students apply their learning to experiences both in Decatur and around the world. A vibrant campus community engages students in more than 90 student organizations and a close-knit Greek community. Millikin Big Blue athletics include 19 NCAA Division III teams as well as junior varsity teams and intramurals. In 2010, 98% of Millikin graduates gained employment or entry into graduate/professional school within six months of graduation.