Human Resources 2027-28 Assistant Professor of Kinesiology and Allied Health Human Resources Assistant Professor of Kinesiology and Allied Health Overview: Illinois Wesleyan University invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor of Kinesiology and Allied Health (Tenure Track). The start date for this position is August 15, 2027. The person hired into this position should have expertise in Kinesiology
(or related field) and will be expected to teach courses across the discipline. Preference will be given for candidates with expertise areas related to Biomechanics and Exercise Prescription. About IWU: Founded in 1850, Illinois Wesleyan University is a nationally ranked, small, private undergraduate liberal arts university with highly selective admission criteria and a tradition of teaching excellence emphasizing
the integration of the liberal arts and professional education. We are located in Bloomington, IL, a metro area of 190,000 people, which is about a two or three hour drive from Chicago, St. Louis, and Indianapolis. We are strongly committed to fostering an environment that values varied perspectives and backgrounds. About the Tenure Track: At Illinois Wesleyan, Tenure Track faculty engage students through six
teaching assignments each year, pursue productive scholarly or artistic work, serve as academic advisors, and engage in departmental and campus-wide service. After receiving feedback on formative reviews in the second, third, and fourth years of employment, a case for tenure and promotion is submitted in the fall of the sixth year. Tenure track faculty are eligible for sabbatical following six complete academic years
of full-time service and every seven years thereafter. Additional professional development opportunities include the possibility of start-up funds, the potential for junior faculty leave, and support for the development of external grants. The Thorpe Center for Curricular and Faculty Development supports faculty in their teaching and scholarly or artistic work including peer-to-peer mentoring, workshops, internal
grants, and assistance with instructional design and technology.Responsibilities of Tenure-Track Faculty: 6-course teaching load per year Academic advising in the discipline Scholarly (or artistic) achievement Departmental and University service Qualifications: The successful candidate should have a strong commitment to excellence in undergraduate education and a Ph.D. (or a related doctorate) in Exercise Science,
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