The Assistant/Associate Professor of Health and Human Performance will teach core courses in the Health and Human Performance major as well as courses in the area of Health and Fitness: foundations of health and fitness, health and fitness administration, prevention and care of injuries, movement science, and physical activity assessment. Non-teaching duties will include student recruitment visits, retention, assessment, academic advising, and participation in committee work. In addition, faculty members are regularly engaged in the College's Employment Experiences program through supervising and mentoring students who are fulfilling the requirements of this program within their departments, primarily through exceptional and sustained opportunities for student participation in research.
Department
Health and Human Performance
Classification
Salary, exempt (Full time)
Essential Functions
* Support the mission, vision, and values of Bethel College
* Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to learn and adapt to changing work processes.
* Knowledge of current developments in the Health and Human Performance discipline and pedagogy
* The ability to utilize effective teaching methods and strategies
* Satisfy the duties of a Campus Security Authority (CSA) relating to Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act ("Clery Act") and satisfy the duties of an Official with Authority (OWA) and Mandated Reporter relating to Title IX and the Bethel College Equal Opportunity, Harassment, & Non-Discrimination Policy and Procedures
* Arrive on time for work, attend work regularly, and successfully complete the responsibilities of the position
* Comply with Bethel College policies and procedures
Education and/or Experience
* Master's degree required, PhD. Preferred.
Skills Required
* Ability to communicate with students
* Ability to mentor and equip students to realize academic, personal, and career goals
* Ability to assist students in fulfilling all requirements for their degrees or certification of outside agencies.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The essential functions of the position require:
* Minimal lifting (up to 25 lbs.) and reaching.
* Operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as telephone, calculator, copy machine, and printer for extended periods of time.
* Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one classroom or building location to another.
* Ascending and descending stairs.
* Ability to perform tasks both sitting and standing for extended periods of time.
* Ability to function well in a standard office setting
Medium/indoor work environment
Work Environment and Conditions
All the essential job functions are subject to reasonable accommodation. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Individuals may be required to perform other job-related instructions as requested by the supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation. This position description is not all-inclusive and may change at the option of the (supervisor or department head). Any major change will result in the position being reviewed for reclassification.
Application Information
Please complete a Bethel College application and upload a cover letter, resume or curriculum vitae, graduate transcripts, minimum of three reference letters with contact information, a statement of diversity, and a statement of teaching philosophy. Full consideration will be given to applications received by February 2, 2024.
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