Assistant Professor - Exercise Science and Recreation **FACULTY VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT** The Department of Exercise Science and Recreation invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant professorship beginning Spring 2025.Candidates must have an active record of research/scholarship/creative works, and a strong commitment to teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The successful candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate and graduate level courses in exercise science and human performance and fitness, engage in research/scholarship and professional organization, advise students, provide service to the department, college, university, and community, and other assignments normally associated with a full-time tenure-track academic appointment. Evening teaching will be required. The Assistant will report directly to the chair of the department of Exercise Science and Recreation. Essential Duties and responsibilities: • The ability to support the mission and vision of the Department of Exercise Science and Recreation • The ability to teach and engage students in critical thinking on the undergraduate and/graduate level successfully, with a commitment to student learning. • Willingness to adapt to varied teaching modalities including the use of technology re: hybrid, in person, and online • Demonstrated capacity scholarship, research and grantsmanship • Collegiality and the ability to cooperate with others for the good of the institution. • Active involvement in service at the department, school, university, community & professional organizations. The Lehman College campus is located in the Bronx, New York and is a Senior College within the City University of New York (CUNY) system. Lehman is the only four-year public college in the Bronx and is recognized as a Hispanic-serving Institution. The college serves mainly undergraduate students preparing them for employment, the professions and further study. The Department of Exercise Science and Recreation provides education for Exercise Science, Recreation Education, and Therapeutic Recreation students at the undergraduate and at the graduate level Masters in Human Performance and Fitness. The teaching load is 18 credit hours over a 9-month appointment. Student advisement is required, (minimum of 3 hours per week during the academic year). Attendance at staff development opportunities, as well as participation in department and school-wide meetings, is expected. The qualified candidate must perform additional service to the College, University, and community. Undergraduate scholar mentorship is encouraged. Opportunities are available for faculty development and travel awards. Lehman College and CUNY internal funding is available through competitive grants for scholarship and professional development support. The Exercise Science Program anticipates accreditation through the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP). The Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science program offers three tracks: Exercise and Movement Science, Pre-physical Therapy, and Pre-Occupational Therapy. The Department of Exercise Science and Recreation also offers the MS in Human Performance and Fitness and more recently was approved for a PhD in Human Performance and Fitness. The Exercise Science Program utilizes the Human Performance Laboratory with its state-of-the-art equipment with access to additional resources located in the APEX facility to include fitness and weight training centers. The Department of Exercise Science and Recreation is currently housed in the School of Health Sciences, Human Services and Nursing (HS2N). The School of Health Sciences, Human Services and Nursing currently includes six departments: Exercise Science and Recreation; Health Promotion and Nutrition Sciences; Health Equity, Administration & Technology; Social Work; Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences, and Nursing. The school is also home to the CUNY Institute for Health Equity. Departments in the School actively engage with community and government partners to support evidence-based practices and health equity, with a special emphasis on urban populations. The faculty are also strongly committed to high quality teaching and preparation of ethical and skilled health and human service professionals. **QUALIFICATIONS** Ph.D. degrees in Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology, Kinesiology, or related area is required on commencement of the appointment. Also required are the ability to teach successfully, demonstrated scholarships or achievement, active involvement in professional organizations related to the area of expertise. Preferred Qualifications: Involvement or certified with ACSM and /or NSCA Experience and/or Skills Required: Primary responsibilities: Teaching and scholarship in areas of expertise across exercise physiology and testing and prescription, conducting metabolic tests such as VO2max and EKG at the undergraduate and graduate level. Additional responsibilities include academic and research advising and service to the University, College, and Community. Desired areas of expertise: Candidates should have experience and ability to teach in the areas of exercise science, including such course topics as exercise physiology, testing and prescription, kinesiology and biomechanics, strength and conditioning as well as the ability to supervise both undergraduate and graduate-level capstone requirements (e.g. internships, capstones, theses, and other culminating experiences). **COMPENSATION** CUNY offers faculty a competitive compensation and benefits package covering health insurance, pension and retirement benefits, paid parental leave, and savings programs. We also provide mentoring and support for research, scholarship, and publication as part of our commitment to ongoing faculty professional development. Assistant Professor $90,375-$99,532 Salaries are commensurate with education and relevant experience and are subject to the Professional Staff Congress-CUNY salary schedule (http://www.psc-cuny.org/contract/psc-cuny-contract-salary-schedule). CUNY offers faculty a competitive compensation and benefits package covering health insurance, pension and retirement benefits, paid parental leave, and savings programs. CUNY also provides mentoring and support for research, scholarship, and publication as part of a commitment to ongoing faculty professional development. **HOW TO APPLY** Visit www.cuny.edu, access the employment page, log in or create a new user account, and search for this vacancy using the Job ID or Title. Select "Apply Now" and provide the requested information. Candidates must attach a resume, cover letter, and three professional references (name, title, organization, and contact information). **CLOSING DATE** Review of CVs will begin on October 15, 2024 for January, 2025 hire and continue until a candidate has been identified. **JOB SEARCH CATEGORY** CUNY Job Posting: Faculty **EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY** CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer. Job ID 28807 Location Lehman College