Description

The College of Health Science and Public Health invites applications for a Lecturer of Exercise Science/Biomechanics in the Department of Wellness and Movement Sciences (WAMS) to begin mid-September 2021. Appointment rank will be as Lecturer for a one-year only appointment. This position will be re-advertised as a tenure track position with a Fall 2022 start date.

The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in biomechanics, human performance, and research methods/statistics. In addition, the successful candidate will advise undergraduate exercise science students. The candidate will also be a member of the graduate faculty and will teach courses appropriate to their discipline as needed. The successful candidate will also teach other departmental courses as needed, demonstrate teaching excellence, professional growth and service. Interest in online teaching is preferred.

Eastern’s WAMS faculty bring knowledge and experience in teaching, research, and service to their undergraduate and graduate programs. We are especially interested in a colleague who complements our existing faculty, who can develop and maintain strong community relationships, who can serve on department, college and university committees, as well as maintain an active role in a professional organization. The department’s undergraduate programs prepare students to complete degrees in Exercise Science, Health and Physical Education, Public Health, Recreation and Tourism Management, Outdoor Recreation, and Therapeutic Recreation. We have Master of Science degrees in Athletic Training and in Wellness and Movement Sciences with two tracks – Sports and Recreation Administration and Exercise Science.

Additionally, all faculty are expected to actively participate in assessment of student learning and to engage in effective teaching.

Responsibility/Duty:

Typical workload for this position will involve 45 credits per academic year, subject to Department needs, mainly at EWU’s main campus in Cheney, WA.

Responsibilities will consist of teaching and/or release time to perform administrative duties, as negotiated and as needed to meet the business needs of the department.

100% Teaching Responsibilities:

• May be required to teach courses that fulfill the need of the Department and Program.
• Advising undergraduate students
• All faculty are expected to engage in effective teaching and in assessment of student learning outcomes.

Teaching also includes the following additional related responsibilities as defined in the faculty CBA:

• Meet all scheduled classes
• Plan, organize and inform students of course content, texts, readings, assignments, attendance regulations and methods of evaluation including grading scales
• Schedule and attend office hours
• Turn in grades according to established deadlines
• Advise students who are declared majors on department, college and University requirements and career opportunities.

Requirements

Required Qualifications: 

• Masters Degree from an accredited program in Exercise Science, Biomechanics or a related field;
• Demonstrated strong teaching record (preference given at the college level).
• Demonstrated ability to apply a culturally responsive and flexible approach that is supportive to the diverse needs, including universal access, of our students, faculty, staff, and the public.

Other Skills and Abilities:

• Flexibility
• Collaboration
• Collegiality
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Time Management

Preferred Qualifications:

Preference may be given to candidates who offer one or more of the following preferred qualifications:

• ABD or Doctorate in Exercise Science, Biomechanics or a related field (to qualify for tenure track position start date Fall of 2022);
• Evidence of advising undergraduate students relevant to exercise science, biomechanics or related field;
• Evidence of scholarly activities relevant to biomechanics or related field;
• Experience advising graduate and undergraduate research;
• NSCA certification.