Job Description
Assistant Professor Exercise Science & Health Promotion Job Type: Faculty
Job Number: 00359
Location: Westerville, OH
Division: Academic Affairs
DESCRIPTION
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & SPORT SCIENCES
Assistant Professor in Exercise Science and Health Promotion
Otterbein University is seeking applicants for the position of
tenure-track Assistant Professor in Exercise Science and Health Promotion . We seek candidates with a demonstrated commitment to undergraduate teaching and research, as well as to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, who will contribute to the department's efforts to enhance diversity and provide an inclusive learning environment for all.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
We are seeking an innovative and collaborative colleague with commensurate expectations for teaching, scholarship, advising, and service. Responsibilities for this role include teaching between 9 and 12 credit hours in each of the fall and spring semesters. Courses taught may include: Anatomy and Physiology, Strength and Conditioning, Exercise Testing and Prescription, Worksite Health Promotion, and Individual Community Health, and/or contributions to the University's general education program or elective course development. Faculty in this program are expected to assist Exercise Science students with their field experience. The successful candidate will maintain an active research agenda, engage in professional and university service activities, and serve as an academic advisor and mentor to a diverse Exercise Science and Health Promotion undergraduate student population. This position is a great opportunity to work with highly motivated students on research projects or internships. Faculty members in this Department also have the responsibility to recruit students into the program and may also be expected to assist with the Health Professions Club and/or other student groups, committees, activities on campus, and internship field experience oversight.
QUALIFICATIONS
Doctorate in a field related to Health and Fitness, Exercise Science/ Physiology, and/or Strength and Conditioning is required. Applicants should also have an American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)certification such as the personal trainer or exercise physiologist credential. Other fitness certifications, such the Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) conferred by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), will be considered, but do not have as much weight as an ACSM credential. The successful candidate will have a strong desire to teach in a comprehensive liberal arts-based institution along with a commitment to service to the Department, University, community and/or profession.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
COMPENSATION: For the rank of Assistant Professor - $71,500
WHEN: This appointment begins in August 2025.
DEPARTMENT: The Department consists of seven full-time faculty and several part-time faculty members. Otterbein offers majors in Allied Health, Exercise Science and Health Promotion, Public Health Education, Sport Management, Allied Health/Pre-Athletic Training Concentration and minors in Exercise Science and Health Promotion, Public Health Education, Nutrition and Sport Management. Otterbein also offers graduate education admission pathways in Allied Health (Health Care Administration track or Exercise Health Science track), and a Master's in Athletic Training. Visit to learn more about the Department of Health & Sport Sciences.
OTTERBEIN UNIVERSITY: Historically progressive. That is the hallmark of Otterbein University and those connected to this private university nestled in the picturesque, historic Uptown Westerville district in central Ohio and minutes away from Columbus, Ohio's largest city. Otterbein has set the pace by providing an educational experience that is progressive, innovative, and inclusive. Students come from towns throughout Ohio, as well as many states and multiple countries, enriching the campus through their individual and collective diversity. As a university that educates students of various racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds, we strive for and value a diverse faculty and staff that reflects our student population and Franklin County. Otterbein is the first university in Ohio to be selected by the American Association of Colleges and Universities to host a Truth, Racial Healing and Transformation Campus Center. Otterbein will work with its own campus community as well as the Columbus City and Westerville City school districts to create positive narrative change about race; promote racial healing activities; and erase structural barriers to equity and opportunity. To learn more about Otterbein, visit
WHERE: Otterbein University is located in Westerville, Ohio, a suburb of Columbus, and has received notable national designations, including two appearances on Money Magazine's Top 100 list of Americas' “Best Places to Live” and recognized as one of Forbes “America's Friendliest Towns.” Westerville has a population of approximately 37,000 people and combines the beauty and convenience of a medium-sized community with the cultural, educational, and economic benefits of Columbus, the state capital, a thriving and diverse metropolitan area of 1.4 million people. Central Ohio is the fastest growing area in the state with stability provided by a diversified economy.
APPLICATION: Submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, a research statement, contact information for three professional references, and a diversity statement consisting of no more than one single-spaced page, addressing the following two questions: How has a focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion informed your teaching, scholarship, and/or professional experience to date? How do you see yourself contributing to Otterbein's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion? Priority will be given to applications received by November 25, 2024.
Otterbein considers diversity and inclusion as integral parts of the University's achievement of excellence. We welcome applications from candidates from groups that have been historically underrepresented in higher education. Otterbein University is an EEO Employer.
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