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Old Dominion University Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor of Exercise Science (Non-Tenure Track ) in Norfolk, Virginia
Posting Details
Job Title Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor of Exercise Science (Non-Tenure Track )
Department KINESIOLOGY AND HEALTH
Position Number F0351A
Job Description
Old Dominion University ( ODU ) is seeking a highly motivated educator and scholar for a full time, ten-month (non-tenure track) faculty position at the rank of Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor in the School of Exercise Science. This position involves 3 credit hours devoted to scholarship and a teaching load of 9 credit hours per semester.
While exercise science has a long history at ODU , we have recently become our own academic unit in the Ellmer College of Health Sciences (https://www.odu.edu/health-sciences) which, with the integration of Eastern Virginia Medical School, is now part of the Macon & Joan Brock Virginia Health Sciences (https://www.odu.edu/virginia-health-sciences) at ODU . The ten full time faculty members in the school teach and mentor students in the B.S. and M.S. Exercise Science programs and college-wide Kinesiology and Rehabilitation doctoral program. We have well equipped research facilities that include the Integrative Cardiometabolic Lab (https://www.odu.edu/health-sciences/cardio-lab) , Human Performance Lab (https://www.odu.edu/human-performance-lab) , Neuromechanics Lab (https://www.odu.edu/neuromechanics-lab) , as well as other labs in the new Health Sciences Building (https://www.odu.edu/health-sciences/new-health-sciences-building) . Our outreach to the community includes testing in our labs and exercise programs in the Wellness Institute & Research Center (https://www.odu.edu/wellness-institute) . There are many opportunities for research collaborations within the school, college, university, hospitals and military bases locally in the Hampton Roads region.
We are looking for candidates who will engage and teach our students inside and outside the classroom. Teaching responsibilities will primarily be in the B.S. Exercise Science program, with the potential to teach courses in the M.S. Exercise Science program. The candidate will have a demonstrated ability to teach a range of courses across our exercise science curriculum, including but not limited to biomechanics, exercise physiology, wellness, and research methods, and have a developed line of research. Although not required as part of this role, experience in teaching and/or creation of online coursework is advantageous for possible future endeavors. The individual will be expected to mentor undergraduate and graduate students in research. Some service to the school, college, university, and profession is expected. We are committed to maintaining a diverse and stable faculty. The appointment is effective July 25, 2025.
Position Type FullTime
Type of Recruitment General Public
Type of Recruitment General Public
Minimum required education and/or special licenses, registrations, trainings, or certifications
Candidates must have earned a doctoral degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, or similar content area by July 25th, 2025.
Minimum required level and type of experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities
Demonstrated excellence in teaching exercise science courses
A defined scholarship plan in alignment with Boyer’s Model along with evidence of scholarship in any of the domains which corresponds to the desired rank.
Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the classroom.
Preferred Qualifications
Teaching evidence across multiple exercise science areas (biomechanics, exercise physiology, motor control).
Scholarship plan that collaborates with current scholarship activity in the college and/or utilizes current equipment, lab space and resources of the college.
Record of successful mentorship of undergraduate and/or graduate students in research
Professional certifications including ACSM CEP , ACSM EP, or NSCA CSCS
Conditions of Employment
Location Norfolk, VA
Job Open Date 01/10/2025
Application Review Date 02/14/2025
Open Until Filled Yes
Application Instructions
Applicants should apply online at https://jobs.odu.edu/postings/22080 and submit:
A letter of application addressing interest in and qualifications for the current position.
A current curriculum vitae.
A statement of scholarly interests and goals; a statement of teaching philosophy and approaches.
A diversity statement.
An example of recent publications.
Unofficial graduate transcripts.
Contact information for three professional references from academic and professional sources.
Interested applicants may also contact the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Hunter Bennett (hjbennet@odu.edu) directly for further information. Application review will begin February 14, 2025,and continue until the position is filled.
Telework Friendly No
Equity Statement
It is the policy of Old Dominion University to provide equal employment, educational and social opportunities for all persons, without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation or genetic information. Individuals from minoritized communities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Reasonable Accommodation Request
If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation, please contact the Office of Institutional Equity & Diversity at (757) 683-3141.
Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or © consistent with contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
About the College
https://www.odu.edu/health-sciences
About the Department
https://www.odu.edu/exercise-science
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