Assistant Professor of Health Science

POSITION: Assistant/Associate Professor of Health Science (Exercise Science)

DEPARTMENT: Health Science

The Department of Health Science is seeking a full-time professor of Health Science at the assistant or associate rank to begin in August 2026. Review of applications will begin February 16, 2026.

The ideal candidate will hold a terminal degree in Exercise Science or a closely related field and will have a strong commitment to integrating faith and learning. Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate courses in Exercise Physiology and Fitness Assessment, and such courses as Behavioral Aspects of Health and Medical Ethics. The ideal candidate will hold, or be willing to attain certification from, the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). Additionally, experience working in the field of exercise science and a demonstrated ability to engage students in both theoretical and practical aspects of the discipline are highly desired. 

The Department of Health Science currently has 150 students earning the BS in Health Science degree in two different concentrations and in two different articulation agreement programs with nearby professional schools.

North Greenville University is a teaching university affiliated with the South Carolina Baptist Convention. Members of the NGU faculty are orthodox Christians who have a strong personal faith in Jesus Christ, are role models in their piety and ethics, maintain active membership in an evangelical congregation, and mentor students academically and spiritually. They are Christian scholars who reflect upon their discipline from the perspective of a biblical worldview and are expected to teach in accordance with, and not contrary to the university’s Statement on Human Flourishing. All employees of NGU are required to abstain from illegal drugs and beverage alcohol, to agree to abide by the employee and faculty handbooks, including community standards agreements, and to affirm an understanding of, and willingness not to teach contrary to, the Baptist Faith & Message 2000. 

Responsibilities:

• Hold weekly office hours to support students academically and spiritually.
• Serve as an academic advisor to assigned students.
• Participate in department, school, college, and university-level meetings.
• Participate in department-level course, curriculum, and program development.
• Effectively utilize and monitor the learning management systems.
• Appropriately maintain student records, grades, and attendance to ensure accuracy and security.
• Meet all university deadlines for syllabi and grade submission.
• Actively pursue your own personal professional and spiritual growth 
• Serve on academic committees as assigned
• Understand and comply with FERPA regulations

Physical Requirements:

• Mobility: Able to move between buildings and attend classes, meetings, and functions across campus.
• Speaking: Frequently convey detailed or important instructions and ideas accurately, professionally, and with a contextually appropriate tone and volume. 
• Cognitive/Emotional: Ability to critically think and express emotions and thoughts in an honest, collegial, constructive, and prudent manner

TRAVEL

All faculty are expected to be able to travel to campus for all class sessions and occasional departmental and faculty meetings.

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS and SCHEDULE

This is a full-time (nine-month) teaching contract. Health Science faculty report to the Health Science Chair, the Associate Dean of the School of Health and Wellness, the Dean of Humanities and Sciences, and the Provost.

Candidates must upload a cover letter, CV, transcripts, and the contact information for two professional references and one reference from a leader in your church, all in two separate files. Review of applications will begin on February 16, 2026.

Please address any inquiries about this position to the department chair, Dr. Jeff Williams, at Jeffrey.Williams@ngu.edu.

• The ideal applicant will hold a Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree in exercise physiology, but 18 graduate hours in the field plus relevant experience is the absolute minimum required for consideration for this position.
• Preference for a record of prior teaching experience