Assistant Professor Of Exercise, Sport, And Health Studies (Tenure Track)

Earlham College is a Top 100 National Liberal Arts College located in Richmond, IN, a small city that's just a short drive away from several major metropolitan areas including Dayton, Cincinnati, Indianapolis and Chicago.

Richmond and Earlham have a symbiotic relationship. Through research, studies, internships and volunteering, Earlhamites offer Richmond expertise and service as Richmond offers our students the chance to gain valuable, real-world experience. Our community assumes no religious affiliation but follows Quaker principles and practices, which include respect for persons, integrity, a commitment to peace and justice, simplicity, and consensus-based community decision-making. Earlham is committed to and proud of being a diverse and inclusive place most clearly visible in our student body: 20% of our student body are international, coming from 60+ nations in 2022, and 24% are domestic students of color. Faculty and staff also bring tremendous diversity to the College; many have lived and worked outside the United States, and they make a point of drawing on those experiences in their interactions with students. Additionally, Earlham makes it a priority to serve as a safe and welcoming place for LGBTQ+ communities and has a four-star rating on the Campus Pride Index. Our community is characterized by respect for every person and a commitment to social justice. Equity and inclusion are central to Earlham's institutional priorities and our leadership is committed to widening the path to an Earlham education.

Earlham College is seeking an Assistant Professor of Exercise, Sport, and Health Studies (Tenure Track) to join our team.

Summary of position: 

Earlham College invites applications for a Tenure Track, Assistant Professor position to provide leadership to the Exercise, Sports, & Health Studies program. The successful candidate will have program leadership experience and/or expertise in academic areas of Exercise science, leadership & sports, or health & wellness. The faculty member will be expected to teach in the program and serve as convener (the equivalent of chair) under the mentorship of faculty in an allied department. We seek an individual who is excited about engaging students in the breadth of topics covered under the umbrella of Exercise, sports, and Health Studies and to join the interdisciplinary team of faculty in natural and social science divisions at a small liberal arts college. This appointment will begin August 2024 or earlier.

Responsibilities:

Teaching responsibilities will include teaching a senior capstone course and may include courses such as Personal Health & Exercise; Functional Anatomy; Sports Leadership; or others, depending on the faculty member’s expertise. Administrative duties include engaging in assessment and planning for the program, meeting with prospective students, and providing leadership for the program. The position includes an expectation to conduct research that will actively engage our undergraduate students. Additional duties include advising students and providing service to the college. Preference is given to candidates who are excellent and innovative teachers and have a demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

• A doctoral degree (PhD or EdD) is expected, preferably in fields related to Exercise, Sports, Health, & Wellness. ABD candidates will also be considered. However, if finalized, they must have their doctoral degree conferred at the time of hiring. Candidates with clinical doctoral degrees will be considered if the candidate has demonstrated excellence in teaching or other scholarly endeavors. Teaching experience is preferred. 

• Be a positive example and resource to all Earlham Students

Review of applications will begin on Jan 15, 2024 and continue until the position is filled. Please direct questions to Priscilla Maghrabi (maghrpr@earlham.edu). 

To Apply:

• Please submit the following application materials through our Earlham Careers Portal:
• Curriculum Vitae
• Unofficial transcripts
• Cover letter - Address your interest in the opening explaining your relevant work history as it pertains to this position.
• Statement of DEI – Submit your thoughts and experience with matters of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, as it relates and specifically pertains to this position, in a 300 – 1000 word statement.  (Examples of helpful topics include: your understanding of DEI principles, past experiences with DEI, and/or future plans to contribute to DEI at Earlham.)
• Statement of your Teaching Philosophy.
• Research statement addressing your research history, and your expected timeline and plans for establishing a research program at Earlham.
• List of Three Professional References with Contact Information

Earlham College is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse community, one that reflects the makeup of society at large and that particularly welcomes and supports individuals from groups that have been historically marginalized because of factors such as race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, socioeconomic class, and physical ability. The College strongly encourages applications from women and people of color. As an institution with a Quaker identity, the College also solicits applications from members of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers).

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