Rider University has recently expanded its investment in STEM education and has built new infrastructure and academic programs, including Health Sciences and Exercise Science. As a result, the Department of Biology, Behavioral Neuroscience, and Health Sciences in the College of Arts and Sciences is recruiting a full-time (10-month academic year) tenure-track appointment as Assistant Professor in Exercise Science to begin September 2023. Further information about the Department can be found here.

Responsibilities for this position will include contributing to instruction of exercise science courses (e.g., Exercise testing and prescription, special populations) as well as other courses in disciplinary specialty that align with departmental teaching needs, developing an active research program engaging undergraduate students, advising students and providing value to the Department, College and University. Willingness to work collaboratively with other faculty and to mentor students from a wide range of disciplines, cultures and academic backgrounds is essential.

Competitive candidates will have a PhD or other terminal degree and professional certification (e.g., NSCA CSCS, ACSM CEP, CSCCa) in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Exercise Physiology or related field. Clinical doctorates (DAT, DPT, DOT) may be considered with appropriate experience. Candidates should have a demonstrated record of outstanding teaching of diverse populations of undergraduate students, as well as the ability to engage undergraduates in an active, independent research program. Preferred candidates will have post-doctoral or clinical experience, experience establishing and supervising internships/field placements/clinical experiences, and experience with program accreditation. Candidates who are ABD at the time of application may be considered.

The Rider University community is composed of faculty, staff and students from a wide range of cultural backgrounds. 

Rider University is committed to fostering an inclusive, vibrant living and learning community that embraces students, faculty and staff of all backgrounds and enables them to achieve success. 

Through reflection and open, respectful dialogue, we develop responsible citizens who demonstrate academic understanding and compassion to grow and serve as leaders in a diverse and global world.

Candidates with a demonstrated commitment supportive of the multicultural needs of Rider University and the surrounding community are highly desired.

Rider University has been included as one of the nation’s best universities by US News & World Report and remained in the top tier in the Regional Universities – North category. Additionally, The Princeton Review named Rider among its “Best 387 Colleges” in the nation. Both publications have ranked the University favorably in their respective surveys for more than a decade.

Rider University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer dedicated to excellence through diversity.  

Applications must be submitted online and include: a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and a statement of teaching proficiency that contains evidence of experience with, and commitment to, teaching and mentoring a diverse student body. At the website, you must also identify the names and contact information of three professional references who will then be contacted by Rider University.

For full consideration, application materials must be received by December 2, 2022.

The completion of a background check is required for all new hires.