Job Description

Founded in 1852, Wartburg College is a selective four-year liberal arts college of the Lutheran Church (ELCA), nationally recognized for community engagement. The college offers more than 50 academic majors and pre-professional and certificate programs leading to the bachelor’s degree. The college is located in Waverly, Iowa, a growing community of more than 10,000 residents. As part of the Cedar Valley metro area (near Waterloo and Cedar Falls), Waverly has an abundance of cultural, musical, and recreational opportunities. Major Midwest metropolitan areas within driving distance include Des Moines, Iowa (2.5 hours); Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minn. (3 hours); Madison, Wis. (3.5 hours); Rochester, Minn. (2 hours); Chicago (5 hours); and Omaha, Neb. (4 hours). 

POSITION:         Assistant Professor of Exercise Science

TITLE :                Assistant Professor, Tenure Track

START DATE :    August 2025

TIMELINE:          Applications received by January 15 will receive full consideration

QUALIFICATIONS:

Successful candidates will provide evidence of the following qualifications:

Required :

• Ph.D. by September 2023 (ABD considered) in Exercise Physiology or related discipline
• Willingness to teach majors exercise science courses, including anatomy and physiology and others based on needs of the department and expertise of the successful candidate
• Evidence of potential for teaching excellence
• Promise of continued scholarly activity
• Willingness to support the mission of the college

Preferred:

Preference will be given to candidates with college-level teaching, advising, research experience and leadership potential.

Successful candidates must be willing to support the College’s mission and contribute to the  strategic plan .

DUTIES :

The successful candidate will fulfill the duties of tenure track faculty to include:

• Teach (the equivalent of) three 14-week undergraduate courses in both fall and winter terms, as well as one 4-week May term course; including exercise physiology with lab, exercise testing and prescription, and either an upper-level majors course based on the candidate’s expertise or current courses within the Fitness Management major
• Mentor undergraduates in research
• Advise student majors
• Engage in scholarship and service appropriate to the liberal arts setting, including growth and development of the new Exercise Science major

  APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

  Send resume/curriculum vitae, unofficial graduate transcripts, contact information for three current references, and a letter of application describing your teaching, scholarship, and service experience/interests and how these will support the distinctive mission and institutional learning outcomes of Wartburg College. In the application letter, please also address any experiences you have working with diverse groups of students. This information should be submitted electronically by selecting "Apply for this Position" on our website. For specific inquiries contact Patricia Dietz, chair of the search committee ( patricia.dietz@wartburg.edu ). For further information about the  college and the city of  Waverly , see For information about the Health and Human Performance Department, see

  Wartburg College requires a criminal background check for position finalists.

About Wartburg College

Founded in 1852, Wartburg College is a selective four-year liberal arts college of the Lutheran Church (ELCA), nationally recognized for community engagement. The college offers more than 50 academic majors and pre-professional and certificate programs leading to the bachelor’s degree. The Wartburg Community is committed to creating and maintaining a mutually respectful environment that recognizes and celebrates diversity among all students, faculty, and staff. As an affirmative action, equal opportunity institution, Wartburg College actively seeks applications from members of underrepresented groups.

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