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The Exercise Science and Sport Studies Department at the College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's University invites applications for a 9-month academic-year, tenure-track, full-time benefited, Assistant Professor position to begin in August of 2024. We seek applicants with expertise in the physiology of exercise. The successful candidate’s teaching responsibilities will align with their area of expertise and may include courses in exercise physiology, functional human anatomy, laboratory skills in exercise science, research methods, biomechanics, and introduction to exercise and health science. This position is not eligible for remote work.
 
Review of applicants will begin September 28, 2023, and will continue until the position is filled. Inquiries may be directed to the search committee chair, Donald Fischer, at dfischer@csbsju.edu or 320-363-5581.

Department Highlights:
The mission of the Exercise Science and Sport Studies Department is to prepare undergraduate students to become ethical, evidence-based, and client-centered exercise and health professionals equipped with the knowledge, skills, and values to enhance the health of individuals and society through physical activity, exercise, and sport. Small class sizes of 20-30 students and the Exercise Science and Sport Studies Department's newly renovated teaching, laboratory, and student engagement spaces support our mission.
 
The Exercise Science and Sport Studies Department is a collegial and engaged team of three full-time faculty members and six part-time term faculty members who are dedicated to promoting an inclusive learning and working environment that fosters a climate of respect, professionalism, and excellence.
 

College/University Highlights
The College of Saint Benedict (CSB), a liberal arts college for women, and Saint John's University (SJU), a liberal arts college for men, are located in the central lakes area of Minnesota, surrounded by more than 3,000 acres of pristine forests, prairies, and lakes. The campuses are minutes away from St. Cloud, an increasingly diverse regional center with a population of over 100,000, and 70 miles from Minneapolis and St. Paul. Some CSB and SJU faculty and staff choose to reside locally, while others commute from the Twin Cities. Both St. Cloud and the Twin Cities offer a wide range of fine arts, cultural, dining, recreational, and sporting opportunities.
 
CSB and SJU are Catholic colleges in the Benedictine tradition enlivened by values of community, hospitality, stewardship, and justice. The schools are dedicated to cultivating an equitable, inclusive community founded on respect for all persons. Students, staff and faculty from many diverse belief systems and backgrounds collectively bring a rich dimension to the academic, cultural, and religious experience at CSB and SJU. We welcome faculty who devote themselves with passion and integrity to their disciplines and to a transformative education of their students. Please view our brochure regarding Higher Education in the Catholic and Benedictine Tradition.
 
With a total enrollment of approximately 2,900 students, faculty members develop relationships with students in small classroom settings and have opportunities to work closely with students on research projects, experiential learning experiences, and study abroad programs. Recent initiatives to create a dynamic general education curriculum and to develop plans for a new teaching and learning center demonstrate strong institutional support for faculty development.
 

Institutional Inclusion Visioning Statement

The College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University believe that an excellent liberal arts education requires an understanding and appreciation of cultural difference and that everyone deserves to feel safe and morally valued. To that end, we will challenge our own practices and systems. Our commitment to an inclusive environment will be incorporated into all decision-making processes. We dedicate ourselves to cultivating an equitable, inclusive community founded on respect for all persons.

SJU and CSB offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits program. For further information, see http://www.csbsju.edu/about.   

Responsibilities

• Teach three undergraduate courses per semester.
• Advise undergraduate students.
• Develop an active research program.
• Mentor undergraduate students in research.
• Provide service to the department, college/university, community, and scholarly discipline.  

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Kinesiology, Exercise Science, or a closely related field, with expertise in the physiology of exercise (ABD candidates will be considered).
• Previous college teaching experience.
• Evidence of the ability to be an effective teacher.
• Ability and demonstrated plan to use active, student-centered teaching methods.
• Ability to develop and engage students in hands-on laboratory activities.
• Ability and willingness to teach concepts of evidence-based practice in courses.
• Commitment to inclusive teaching practices and to equity, inclusion, and diversity in working with students and colleagues from diverse backgrounds.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Preferred:

• Experience teaching exercise physiology and/or research methods.
• Experience mentoring undergraduate research.
• Experience advising undergraduate students.
• Credentialed by the ACSM, NSCA, or other health or fitness professional organizations.

To Apply

Applications are accepted online by clicking on "Apply" above. Applicants are asked to provide the following materials:

1. A letter of application which addresses how the applicant's education, teaching interests, and teaching and/or work experience meet the position qualifications.
2. Curriculum vitae.
3. A statement of teaching philosophy, including how you will integrate diversity and support inclusion for all students in the classroom and use innovative/active-learning pedagogies.
4. Evidence of teaching effectiveness, for example: student course surveys, examples of learning outcomes, peer or student testimonials, or other materials.
5. Unofficial copies of transcripts; official copy required upon hire.
6. Names and contact information of three references.

 
If you require an accommodation to participate in the College of Saint Benedict/Saint John's University hiring process, please contact Human Resources at (320) 363-5500 or emQlov.ment@csbsju.edu.
 
It is the policy of CSB and SJU to conduct a pre-employment background check. An offer of employment is contingent upon a successful background check.
 
The College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's University are Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employers.

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About College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's University

The College of Saint Benedict (CSB), a liberal arts college for women, and Saint John's University (SJU), a liberal arts college for men, are located in the central lakes area of Minnesota, surrounded by more than 3,000 acres of pristine forests, prairies, and lakes. The campuses are minutes away from St. Cloud, an increasingly diverse regional center with a population of over 100,000, and 70 miles from Minneapolis and St. Paul. Some CSB/SJU faculty and staff choose to reside locally, while others commute from the Twin Cities. Both St. Cloud and the Twin Cities offer a wide range of fine arts, cultural, dining, recreational, and sporting opportunities. CSB and SJU are Catholic colleges in the Benedictine tradition enlivened by values of community, hospitality, stewardship, and justice. The schools are dedicated to cultivating an equitable, inclusive community founded on respect for all persons. Students, staff and faculty from many diverse belief systems and backgrounds collectively bring a rich dimension to the academic, cultural, and religious experience at CSB/SJU. We welcome faculty who devote themselves with passion and integrity to their disciplines and to a transformative ed...ucation of their students. With a total enrollment of approximately 3600 students, faculty members develop relationships with students in small classroom settings and have opportunities to work closely with students on research projects, experiential learning experiences, and study abroad programs. Recent initiatives to create a dynamic general education curriculum and to develop plans for a new teaching and learning center demonstrate strong institutional support for faculty development. CSB and SJU offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits program.

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