Assistant/Associate Faculty Position in Kinesiology - Department of Kinesiology and Public Health

Assistant/Associate Faculty Position in Kinesiology - Department of Kinesiology and Public Health Job Status Full time Job Description The Department of Kinesiology and Public Health (KPH) is now accepting applications for an Assistant/Associate tenure-track faculty position for the B.S. in Kinesiology program to begin in August 2027. Responsibilities Provide instruction in Kinesiology on a variety of subjects in the traditional undergraduate program, academic advising, and mentorship of students in their faith and future careers. Expertise movement science and strength and conditioning (e.g. Scientific Principles of Health and Fitness, Strength and Conditioning Program Design, Measurement and Evaluation in Kinesiology and Health, Leadership in Sport and Human Movement and related course work). Serve as fieldwork coordinator for strength and conditioning program (National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). Demonstrate excellent communication, accountability, and initiative, along with a strong Christian commitment and interest in the integration of faith with learning. Provide future strategic leadership in the department. Participate in course, curriculum, and program development, including contributing to the pursuit of program accreditation and strategic planning for graduate-level program growth. Work collaboratively with diverse colleagues, students, and community members. Participate in campus, university, and community service activities. Participate in student recruitment and retention activities. Qualifications Seeking candidates who: Hold an earned doctoral degree (Ph.D. preferred, Ed.D. considered) in Kinesiology, Exercise Science or similar area. Maintain current certification/licensure in the area of expertise. Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist® (CSCS) through NSCA is required. Articulate leadership experience that effectively inspires others and balances energy focused on current needs and future growth. Display commitment to high-quality instruction in an in-person or online student-centered environment. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Individuals must possess knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the essential function of the position, or be able to explain or demonstrate how the essential functions may be performed, with or without reasonable accommodations, using some other combination of skills and abilities. The School of Science, Technology, and Health (SSTH) serves both graduate and undergraduate students. The undergraduate program of the SSTH is the largest among the eight schools that comprise Biola University. Our mission is to train professionals who are grounded in a Christian worldview, are intellectually and technically proficient and are prepared to provide clear moral leadership in their respective fields. Our school is committed to a biblical vision of unity where diverse believers work together as one body under the lordship of Christ. Candidates from diverse backgrounds, cultures and experiences are encouraged to apply. Biola is an evangelical Christian university in which faculty endorse a university statement of Christian faith and community values, and are committed to the integration of faith and learning. Candidates must be willing to support Biola's mission, and preference will be given to applicants who demonstrate a clear commitment to the integration of faith into their scholarship and teaching. Biola serves a student body of over 5,500 undergraduate and graduate students and is accredited by WASC. As a private Christian University, Biola seeks faculty whose personal theological beliefs are in agreement with the Biola Theological Positions and maintain a lifestyle consistent with the Biola Standard of Conduct. Hiring Range $83,688-109,330 annual #J-18808-Ljbffr Biola University, Inc.