Department of Health, Exercise & Applied Science – Health Sciences Program
Assistant Professor, Non-Tenure Track
Primary Responsibilities:
- Participate in teaching and service activities as appropriate
- Maintain a full-time teaching load
- Collaborate with faculty in curriculum development, innovative teaching strategies, and delivery of courses for degree program
- Advise and mentor students, which may include supervising student research and independent study work
- Work with faculty to develop and guide capstone experiences and clinical/internship opportunities for Health Sciences Program
- Pursue scholarship opportunities within area of expertise at a level consistent with University expectations as it relates to non-tenure track appointments
- Be actively engaged in the health/exercise science profession and/or related disciplines; pursue appropriate leadership opportunities
- Maintain both national and state credentials through the pursuit of appropriate continuing education and self-advancement
- Practice and promote pedagogical strategies to increase diversity and inclusion at the individual, course, department, and school level
- Be a good citizen of the University and promote the mission of the University
Qualifications:
- Earned master’s degree in Biomechanics, Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology, Nutrition, or related field
- Minimum of 2-3 years of college/university level teaching experience in the areas of exercise physiology, nutrition, sports medicine, and/or biomechanics
Preferred:
- Earned doctoral degree (academic or clinical) in Health Sciences or a related field
- Experienced educator with a well-rounded skill set that can be applied to a wide range of health/exercise science content areas
- 2 – 3 years of work experience with health sciences or a related discipline
Opportunities:
- Work within a Department and School whose missions are dedicated to providing graduates with the ability to provide exceptional patient-centered care
- Participate in the development and delivery of a high quality, health sciences program
- Be a part of a campus community where teaching, scholarship, and service are valued
- Engage in the expansion of department initiatives including program development
The Department of Health, Exercise & Applied Science currently offers a Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences degree program, a Bachelor of Arts & Bachelor of Science degree program in Public Health, a Bachelor of Science in Health Administration degree program, and a Masters of Health Administration program. Our programs strive to facilitate the development of our students to be evidence-driven, patient-oriented healthcare professionals who are prepared for the ever-changing healthcare market. The Department of Health, Exercise & Applied Science is housed in the John G. Rangos, Sr., School of Health Sciences along with the departments of Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physician Assistant Studies, and Speech Language Pathology, as well as PhD programs in Rehabilitation Science and Health Sciences. Duquesne University faculty are expected to strive for academic and scholarly excellence, while demonstrating a commitment to service.
Duquesne University is a private, Catholic, co-educational university with approximately 10,000 students. Duquesne University is classified by the Carnegie Foundation as a RU/H Research University. The University is located on a private, 44-acre campus, which overlooks the city of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Duquesne University is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a diverse faculty community that reflects contemporary society, serves our academic mission, and enriches our campus. As a charter member of the Ohio, Western PA, and West Virginia Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC), we encourage applications from members of underrepresented groups and support dual-career couples.
Our Mission Statement commits the University to "serving God by serving students." Applicants must be willing to contribute actively to the mission and to respect the Spiritan Catholic identity of Duquesne University. The mission is implemented through a commitment to academic excellence, a spirit of service, moral and spiritual values, sensitivity to world concerns, and an ecumenical campus community.
The appointment begins July 1, 2025. Duquesne University uses Interfolio to collect all faculty job applications electronically. Nominations and expressions of interest will be treated in confidence and must include: 1) a letter of application reflecting qualifications and interests; 2) a current curriculum vitae; 3) a teaching statement of not more than two pages that is inclusive of your teaching philosophy, approach to teaching, and a statement of diversity, equity, and inclusion as it relates to your teaching, mentoring styles and approaches; 4) a statement regarding how the applicant might support and contribute to the mission of the University, 5) transcripts of academic work; and 6) the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses of at least three professional references (including a brief statement indicating the nature of the relationship with each reference).
Application review will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants should submit all materials by February 21, 2025. All applications will be processed through the Interfolio system. Please visit https://apply.interfolio.com/162535 to submit an application.
To learn more about Duquesne University and the Rangos School of Health Sciences please visit: https://www.duq.edu/academics/colleges-and-schools/health-sciences/index.php
Duquesne University was founded in 1878 by its sponsoring religious community, the Congregation of the Holy Spirit. Duquesne University is Catholic in mission and ecumenical in spirit. Motivated by its Catholic identity, Duquesne values equality of opportunity both as an educational institution and as an employer.
