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2027-28 Assistant Professor of Kinesiology and Allied Health

Assistant Professor of Kinesiology and Allied Health

Overview:  Illinois Wesleyan University invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor of Kinesiology and Allied Health (Tenure Track). The start date for this position is August 15, 2027.  The person hired into this position should have expertise in Kinesiology (or related field) and will be expected to teach courses across the discipline. Preference will be given for candidates with expertise areas related to Biomechanics and Exercise Prescription.

About 91ÁÔÆæ:  Founded in 1850, Illinois Wesleyan University is a nationally ranked, small, private undergraduate liberal arts university with highly selective admission criteria and a tradition of teaching excellence emphasizing the integration of the liberal arts and professional education. We are located in Bloomington, IL, a metro area of 190,000 people, which is about a two or three hour drive from Chicago, St. Louis, and Indianapolis. We are strongly committed to fostering an environment that values varied perspectives and backgrounds.

About the Tenure Track:  At Illinois Wesleyan, Tenure Track faculty engage students through six teaching assignments each year, pursue productive scholarly or artistic work, serve as academic advisors, and engage in departmental and campus-wide service.  After receiving feedback on formative reviews in the second, third, and fourth years of employment, a case for tenure and promotion is submitted in the fall of the sixth year.    

Tenure track faculty are eligible for sabbatical following six complete academic years of full-time service and every seven years thereafter. Additional professional development opportunities include the possibility of start-up funds, the potential for junior faculty leave, and support for the development of external grants. The Thorpe Center for Curricular and Faculty Development supports faculty in their teaching and scholarly or artistic work including peer-to-peer mentoring, workshops, internal grants, and assistance with instructional design and technology.

Responsibilities of Tenure-Track Faculty:  

  • 6-course teaching load per year
  • Academic advising in the discipline
  • Scholarly (or artistic) achievement
  • Departmental and University service

Qualifications:  The successful candidate should have a strong commitment to excellence in undergraduate education and a Ph.D. (or a related doctorate) in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Sports Science, Biomechanics or a closely related field (ABD will be considered with degree conferred by the time of appointment). Preference will be given to candidates with prior teaching experience at the university level. 

The successful candidate will also be expected to engage in research and other scholarly activities, provide academic advising to students, and participate in department, college, and university service. The specific research area within Kinesiology is open but the applicant’s research program should be able to incorporate undergraduate students. 

Application Information:  Please submit the following: 

  1. a cover letter addressing qualifications 
  2. a curriculum vitae
  3. a statement of one’s teaching philosophy
  4. a statement that:
  5. addresses how your philosophy and practice have contributed to fostering an environment that values varied perspectives and backgrounds and 
  6. notes how you would collaborate at 91ÁÔÆæ to embrace a wide range of experiences and viewpoints.
  7. the names and contact information for three professional references
  8. unofficial copies of all academic transcripts

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position has been filled. 

Applications can be directed to: Lindsey Kellar, Associate Dean of Health Sciences, LKellar@iwu.edu

Questions may be directed to: Lindsey Kellar, Associate Dean of Health Sciences, LKellar@iwu.edu

Compensation and Benefits:

  • Nine-month appointment
  • Salary Range: $55K-60K and based on experience
  • The final candidate will pass a pre-employment background investigation.   
  • An overview of 91ÁÔÆæ benefits can be found here. 
  • Illinois Wesleyan University may offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term.

Illinois Wesleyan University is committed to recruiting, supporting, and fostering a community that values a wide range of perspectives and backgrounds among our outstanding faculty, staff, and students. We seek candidates who have a demonstrated commitment to contributing to and enhancing our community in these areas. Illinois Wesleyan University is an EEO Employer. Illinois Wesleyan University’s sexual misconduct policy may be accessed here. Illinois Wesleyan University is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to promoting excellence through a variety of viewpoints; details at /about/non-discrimination.html.