What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Professor of Biology and Kinesiology position at Holy Cross College Inc?
Title of Position: Assistant Professor of Biology and Kinesiology
Department: Natural and Quantitative Sciences Reports to Supervisor: Department Chair FLSA: Exempt – Full time, Tenure Track
Holy Cross College’s Mission: The Mission of Holy Cross College is to educate and form global citizens with the competence to see and the courage to act. Holy Cross is a Catholic college that advances the apostolic mission of the Brothers of Holy Cross. Our practical, experiential, liberal arts curriculum applies timeless truths to contemporary life and leads people to wholeness in the image of Christ.
Central to our mission is an encompassing commitment to uphold the legacy of the Brothers of Holy Cross and the charism, mission, values and traditions of the Congregation of Holy Cross. Embracing this mission, we strive to live out the following aspects of our shared vocation. First, all members of our Holy Cross College Community are called to be educators in the faith, directing our efforts to the educational approach first developed by Blessed Fr. Basil Moreau, which underscores the formation of the mind and heart, for the Holy Cross College community. We desire to be a community that supports one another in developing excellence in our area of specialty and wholeness in our human dignity through relationships of collegiality and
collaboration. As a community, we are stewards of the charism of the Congregation “to renew the Christian faith, to regenerate society and bring about better times.” At the College, your role and responsibilities are witness to how we seek to join our gifts together and build a community that honors every person’s contribution to this shared mission, the common good of the College, and the well-being of our students.
Our hiring practices reflect this missional commitment to being a Christ-centered institution.
All administrators, faculty and staff are called to assist students in their formation to be Christ-like students and thus must embrace and advance the Holy Cross mission of the College in all professional activities.
Typical Schedule: Academic Year
Purpose: To support instructional needs in Human Anatomy, Human Physiology, and related health science courses while collaborating in the exploration and development of future Exercise Science curriculum and programs.
Essential Job Duties:
- Teach Human Anatomy and Human Physiology.
- Develop and teach courses in kinesiology, exercise physiology, biomechanics, fitness assessment, sports performance, and related areas.
- Advise Biology and health sciences students.
- Mentor undergraduate research and internships.
- Lead exploration and development of Exercise Science curriculum opportunities.
- Build partnerships with health care, rehabilitation, and wellness organizations
Minimum Education, Skills, and Ability:
- Ph.D. in Kinesiology, Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology, Human Performance, or related field (ABD considered).
- Demonstrated ability to teach Anatomy and Physiology.
- Commitment to undergraduate teaching and mentoring.
- Commitment to the mission of a Catholic liberal arts college.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Curriculum development experience.
- Professional certifications (ACSM, NSCA, NATA, etc.).
- Experience with athletic populations or rehabilitation sciences.
- Experience developing community partnerships.
Application Materials:
- Letter of interest
- Curriculum vitae
- Teaching philosophy
- Mission statement
- Three professional references (name and contact information)