Visiting Faculty, Exercise Science

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Welcome to Career Opportunities at Lindenwood University. PLEASE READ: For all applications, please include your resume and cover letter. You may skip the " Quick Apply " page by simply clicking " Next " at the bottom of the page. When you arrive at the " Experience " page, you may upload all desired documents using the upload box labeled " Resume/CV. " This is the appropriate box to upload all documents. Benefits of Being a Lindenwood Employee: Upon hire, employer-paid tuition benefits for bachelor's (employee, spouse, and dependent) and master's degree programs (employee and spouse only). Tuition discounts for doctoral programs (employee only). Comprehensive benefits plan: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, and retirement options. Paid holidays: MLK Jr. day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving break (Wednesday - Friday), and winter break (Dec. 23 - Jan. 1). Free lunch Fridays: LU employees are eligible for a free meal on Fridays at the Evans Commons Dining Hall or Spellman Dining Hall; Chick-fil-A and Qdoba included. Professional development opportunities through the Lindenwood Learning Academy . Job Title: Visiting Faculty, Exercise Science Department: Kinesiology FLSA Status: Exempt Reports To: Dean or Academic Administrator Positions Supervised: Student Employee(s) as Applicable Application must be completed in one sitting. At the time of completing the application, you will need the following documents to upload. Supplemental Materials Cover Letter specifying your area of expertise and interest Curriculum Vitae Teaching Philosophy Three (3) recent letters of recommendation sent directly to LUHR@lindenwood.edu Unofficial transcript(s) of all degrees completed *** The system limits 5 documents to upload. You will need to save multiple documents into one PDF or have additional documents sent to luhr@lindenwood.edu*** Job Summary Faculty and instructors are responsible for curriculum, teaching, service, scholarship, and related administrative activities that support the mission, vision, and values of the university. The College of Science, Technology, and Health at Lindenwood University invites applications for a Visiting Faculty of Exercise Science. Qualified applicants will possess a PhD in exercise science or a related field. Applicants with experience in sports science, sports data analytics, or biomechanics are preferred. The successful candidate will be expected to teach 4 courses (12 credit hours) each semester , and specific course assignments will be determined by area of expertise and prior teaching experience. Primary teaching responsibilities will include undergraduate courses, with the potential to teach one graduate course each semester. All Lindenwood faculty members are expected to advise and mentor students, continue to develop their expertise through research and scholarship, and participate in faculty governance and campus life. The Visiting Faculty of Exercise Science is a full-time faculty position that will begin August 13, 2026. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Essential Job Functions and Performance Indicators The intent of this job description is to provide a representation of the types of duties and level of responsibility that will be required of positions given this title. This job description shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Employees should refer to the Employee Guidebook and the respective performance evaluation for additional job-related expectations. Standard 1 - Teaching and Learning Lindenwood faculty are committed to designing courses and creating classroom cultures characterized by rigor, inclusiveness, support, and engagement for research-based teaching that will serve faculty from all disciplines and students from all groups. Guidelines and expectations developed by the colleges, departments, or programs to support needs and/or requirements specific to each will be determined by the academic administrators and communicated to the faculty. Standard 2 - Academic Service and Contributions Lindenwood faculty actively support and provide service to the mission, vision, values, and initiatives of the university and colleges, and exemplify the Q2 culture of service excellence. Guidelines and expectations developed by the colleges, departments, or programs to support needs and/or requirements specific to each will be determined by the academic administrators and communicated to the faculty. Standard 3 - Continuous Learning and Scholarship Lindenwood faculty are committed to remaining current in their discipline and instructional practice through continuous learning and contributions to their field by participating in scholarl

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