Assistant Professor of Exercise & Sports Science

As part of a diverse community of faculty and staff who represent many faith systems and worldviews, Marian University seeks a full-time Assistant Professor of Exercise and Sports Science who will promote our Catholic Franciscan mission and identity by being committed to working collaboratively to prepare our students to be transformational leaders in the exercise and sports science fields.

The successful candidate is one who has the ability to teach a broad range of courses in the exercise and sports science program, carry out a scholarly agenda, and advise students on their academic and career journeys. This is a full-time, 9-month, faculty appointment with employment starting in August 2027. Rank, tenure, and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Marian University is located in Indianapolis, Indiana, which is known as the 'Sports Capital of the World.' By joining our team, you will benefit from a city that integrates professional growth with an exceptional quality of life, with affordable living, top-ranked communities, and an area built for an active lifestyle.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Actively engage the Catholic Franciscan mission and identity of Marian University by modeling the Franciscan Sponsorship Values and honoring the legacy of the founding congregation through transformative education, unity in diversity, leadership through service, integrating faith and life, and institutional policies.
• Create and deliver quality learning experiences that are consistent with the ESS department's mission and curricular guiding principles
• Collaborate with other faculty both within and outside of the ESS department
• Utilize expertise to teach a variety of exercise science courses
• Demonstrate teaching effectiveness and appropriate use of educational technology
• Engage in and contribute to departmental initiatives in curriculum development, assessment, and accreditation to maintain high-quality educational experiences
• Provide timely and meaningful assessments of student progress towards successful completion of courses and program
• Role model Franciscan values through collaborative endeavors and service to the university, profession, and communities
• Serve on at least one committee or task force annually at the university, unit, or department level
• Attend and engage in student recruitment, orientation, advising, and retention efforts year round
• Advise students on their academic progress and intended career path
• Attend and engage in all department, college, and full faculty meetings
• Engage in professional membership and service
• Mentor students in research and scholarly activities
• Contribute to the exercise and sports science professions through the incorporation of scholarship
• Engage in scholarly activity internal and external to the university
• Initiate, adopt, evaluate, and uphold program and University policies, procedures, and practices

University Expectations:

• Knowledge of and a commitment to the mission of Marian University
• Adheres to Marian University's policies and procedures
• Strong organizational, communication, interpersonal, problem-solving, and mentoring skills
• Shows courtesy and respect in interactions with fellow employees, students, and supervisors
• Communicates regularly with supervisor
• Meets department/unit teaching, scholarship, and service standards
• Create a professional development plan that aligns with department and university strategic plan and continued professional growth
• Participate in annual faculty evaluation consistent with university practices
• Participate in developing department/unit goals, objectives, and systems
• Assists to establish department/unit measurements that align and support the accomplishment of the University's strategic goals
• Adheres to the department budget

Required Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• An earned doctorate in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, or closely related discipline. ABDs will be considered if the degree is earned by September 1, 2027.
• Demonstrated skills and/or experience in teaching, research, and service, with the ideal candidate complementing our existing faculty and being able to work effectively on a team
• Evidence of ongoing scholarly agenda or demonstrated ability in developing a scholarly agenda

Preferred Qualifications:

• CSCS Credential
• Minimum 1-3 Years of Collegiate Teaching Experience
• Evidence of successful advising of students on academic progress and intended career path
• Evidence of a record of service at the unit, college, university, and/or professional levels

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

For Consideration All Applications Require:

• Cover Letter
• Current resume or CV
• Contact information of three professional references. The reference contact information must be entered after the application is submitted in the "My Presence" section of the applicant profile.
• Responses to the supplementary mission & identity questions.

Please Review Marian University's Mission & Identity Statement before responding to the supplementary questions on your application:

https://www.marian.edu/faith

Essential Functions:

Work hours necessary to perform job requirements satisfactorily on a regular basis. Manage absence from work in responsible manner to ensure service to clients, work teams, and coworkers. Comply with Marian University policies and practices and seeking clarification of them when necessary.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use their hands to handle or feel objects, equipment, or controls; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Limitations and Disclaimer

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

Marian University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or signify can't risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and States Laws.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an "at-will" basis.

Marian University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.