Assistant Teaching Professor/Professor of the Practice, Department of Health and Exercise Science
Wake Forest University

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** Cover letter required for all positions and optional for facilities, campus services, and hospitality positions unless otherwise specified. Job Description SummaryThe Department of Health and Exercise Science at Wake Forest University invites applicants for a full-time non-tenure Assistant Teaching Professor/Professor of Practice position to begin July 1, 2025, with focus areas related to wellness, exercise science, nutrition, and/or health promotion. We seek an individual with a commitment to excellence in teaching; a desire to mentor students; and a commitment to enhance the breadth, depth, and diversity of our Health and Exercise Science programs. The successful candidate will: (1) teach the Health and Exercise Science undergraduate graduation requirement course; (2) serve the department through academic advising and mentoring of undergraduate students; (3) participate in departmental, college, and university service. Depending on the candidate's expertise, other teaching opportunities may be available at the undergraduate level. Teaching Professor/Professor of Practice faculty at Wake Forest are eligible for all the same professional rights and resources afforded tenure track faculty, such as professional development support, departmental and college travel funds, and course release. This position is eligible for renewal and promotion with progressively longer-term contracts.Job Description:

Qualifications: A Master's Degree, in health education, exercise science, kinesiology, exercise physiology, public health, or a closely related field is required, Doctorate preferred. Additional expectations include teaching experience at the undergraduate level and mentoring undergraduate students.

Additional Job Description:

The interdisciplinary mission of the Department of Health and Exercise Science at Wake Forest University is to advance the understanding of health and the prevention/treatment of chronic disease and physical disability. We are located on the WFU Reynolda Campus and host approximately 225 undergraduate majors and 18 master's level graduate students. The department has 9 tenure-track faculty and 5 teaching professionals. The department offers both B.S. and M.S. Degrees in Health and Exercise Science. Additional information about the department can be found at http://hes.wfu.edu/.

Founded in 1834, Wake Forest University is a private, coeducational institution dedicated to academic excellence in liberal arts, graduate, and professional education located in Winston-Salem, NC. Wake Forest ranks as a top U.S. university in U.S. News & World Report's Guide to America's Best Colleges and Universities. With over 5,400 undergraduates and 3,600 graduate and professional students, the student-faculty ratio is 11:1. Wake Forest is a collegiate university offering a vibrant, intellectual community with a rich cultural life, an impressive array of facilities, and a strong athletics program competing in the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC). Since its founding, the University has adopted the motto Pro Humanitate, which is exemplified by a deep institutional commitment to public service and engagement with the world. For more information, visit: About Wake Forest and Experience Winston-Salem.

Additional Job Description

Application Process: To assure full consideration, applicants should submit the following materials by January 17, 2025; (1) a cover letter addressing the motivation to join our teaching professional community; (2) a CV with contact information for three professional references; and (3) a teaching statement including a plan to establish an inclusive learning environment in the liberal arts context. Please submit these documents, as ONE PDF, online at http://www.wfu.careers/. Confidential letters of recommendation (at least one of which should address teaching) will be requested for selected candidates after an initial review of materials. Address questions about the position to Sharon Woodard (Chair, Search Committee) at hes@wfu.edu. Note that review of applications will begin immediately, and interviews may be conducted prior to the closing date.

Wake Forest University and the Department of Health and Exercise Science welcomes and encourages diversity and inclusivity and seeks applicants with demonstrated success in working with diverse populations. Wake Forest University is an AA/EO employer and values an inclusive and diverse learning community and campus climate.

In order to provide a safe and productive learning and living community, Wake Forest University conducts background investigations for final candidates upon their acceptance of an offer of employment.

Time Type RequirementFull timeIn order to provide a safe and productive learning and living community, Wake Forest University conducts background investigations for all final faculty candidates being considered for employment.Wake Forest seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce while promoting an inclusive work environment committed to excellence in the spirit of Pro Humanitate. In adherence with applicable laws and as provided by University policies, the University prohibits discrimination in its employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, disability and veteran status and encourages qualified candidates across all group demographics to apply.

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