The Exercise Science faculty are prominently involved in a number of university-wide interdisciplinary initiatives including clinical work in cardiac rehab, diabetes and chronic disease treatment and prevention, and childhood obesity treatment and prevention. Candidates with experience in these areas and who have a strong interest in and can contribute to these types of initiatives are encouraged to apply.
Mission and Commitment
Taylor's mission is to develop servant-leaders marked with a passion to minister Christ’s redemptive love, grace, and truth to a world in need. As a community, Taylor faculty, staff, and students commit to living out Christ’s love and truth in the here and now. We worship together, serve one another, and grow in faith as we learn in the classroom, on the field, at chapel, and anywhere else we’re doing Life Together.
Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe appointee will teach a variety of courses that may include Physiology of Exercise, Applied Nutrition, Research Methods, Physical Fitness Assessment, Physical Fitness Prescription, Lifespan Physiology, EKG, Biomechanics, and general education courses, among others. The candidate should be comfortable with creative pedagogy. The successful candidate will be expected to develop and maintain an active program of faculty-mentored student research and scholarship. Participation in student advising, faculty governance responsibilities, membership in professional societies, and professional service is expected. Involvement in a variety of interdisciplinary and outreach-oriented health science activities is possible and encouraged. In addition to teaching, the appointee may provide student supervision/mentoring through, as well as conduct research in, our health related interdisciplinary initiatives.
Typical QualificationsCandidates should have an earned doctorate in Exercise Science or a related field. ABD will be considered. Excellence in teaching is essential, including integration of faith into the classroom and discipline. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are required. Preference will be given to candidates with extensive face-to-face teaching and research or clinical experience in Exercise Science or a related field. Prior to application, we welcome letters of inquiry to discuss a candidate’s potential academic and mission fit within the department (address letters to brandon_dykstra@taylor.edu .)
Supplemental InformationThe Kinesiology Department offers majors in Exercise Science and Human Physiology and Preventive Medicine, as well as minors in Coaching and Preventive Medicine. The department has 6 full-time faculty and is housed in the Eichling Aquatics Wing of the Kesler Student Activities Center.
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