Assistant Professor of Applied Health Science: Kinesiology, School of Health Science & Wellness chez Northwest Missouri State University, MO

About the Department

EMPLOYMENT TERMS: 9-month, tenure-track position

PRIMARY DUTY: The School of Health Science and Wellness at Northwest Missouri State University, invites applications for a faculty position with primary teaching responsibilities in the field of Kinesiology, specifically in Biomechanics and the Mechanical Analysis of Sports Skills, with the potential to contribute to additional areas such as Physiology of Exercise, Socio-Psychological Aspects of Human Performance, Evidence-Based Practice in Health Science, Exercise Testing and Prescription, Sport and Exercise Nutrition, Sport and Exercise Psychology, Health and Wellness courses, and Strength and Conditioning. Preference will be given to candidates who hold relevant professional certifications. In addition to teaching, the faculty member will supervise undergraduate student experiences and mentor graduate student projects, directly supporting Northwest’s BS in Applied Health Sciences program, which serves approximately 160 majors, many of whom pursue graduate degrees in athletic training, physical therapy, occupational therapy, or other healthcare-related fields. The School offers a diverse range of programs at both the bachelor’s and master’s levels, including Applied Health Sciences, Physical Education, Public Health, and Recreation, Parks, Sport, and Tourism. It provides access to multiple labs and advanced equipment in newly renovated facilities to support teaching, research, and student engagement.

Position Duties

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Teaching: Design and deliver courses at the undergraduate and graduate level. Academic year teaching load is 24-26 credit hours (4 fall/4 spring class load). Additional summer courses and associated compensation may be available.

2. Service and Student Support: Assist with student recruitment, student advisement, student development and retention. Actively participate in related professional and community organizations, service on departmental, college, and university committees.

3. Creative and Scholarly Efforts: Establish significant contributions of creative and scholarly research, participate in the generation and share knowledge through conference presentations, journal publications, and other appropriate outlets.

4. Supervise student internships.

5. Supervise student research projects.

6. Coordinate and assist with supervision of lab activities (e.g. InBody, DARImotion, DXA, metabolic testing, force platform, Dyanvision D2, VALD).

7. Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS:

Education: Doctorate in Kinesiology, Exercise Sciences, Health, or a related area. ABD candidates will be considered.

Certification/License: Certifications welcomed (CSCS; ACSM; ACE; ATC; CHES; etc.)

Experience: Successful teaching experience in kinesiology, exercise sciences, or health

Skills: Positive interpersonal communication; organizational skills; a collaborative approach to work and classroom instruction; and general computer skills.         

Other Qualifications

WORKING CONDITIONS: Typical classroom and office conditions with weekly office hours required

EQUIPMENT/MATERIALS USED: Faculty are issued a personal laptop. All classrooms are technology-enhanced (document stations, video equipment, wireless internet access)

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Ability to complete teaching, scholarship and service functions and lift up to 20 pounds

COMMUNITY: Northwest Missouri State University is located in Maryville, Missouri, a community of 12,000 with a diverse economy and a strong industrial base. Maryville is located 45 miles north of St. Joseph, Missouri, 90 miles north of Kansas City, Missouri, and 110 miles southeast of Omaha, Nebraska. For more information visit the city’s website at www.maryville.org.

UNIVERSITY: With an enrollment of about 9,000 students, Northwest is a coeducational, primarily residential four-year university that offers a broad range of undergraduate and selected graduate programs on its Maryville campus and through Northwest Online.

Founded in 1905 and ranked by U.S. News and World Report among the top public regional universities in the Midwest, Northwest boasts a high retention rate and a graduation rate in the 95th percentile among its peers. Additionally, results of the Ruffalo Noel Levitz Student Satisfaction Inventory show Northwest students are more satisfied than students at national peers, and 78 percent of Northwest students report they would repeat their University experience, compared to 75 percent of students surveyed nationally at their respective institutions.

Furthermore, the University is a national model for student success and career placement with 93 percent of bachelor’s degree earners and 99 percent of master’s degree earners securing employment or continuing their education within six months of completing a degree at Northwest, according to the most recent data.

Northwest places a high emphasis on profession-based learning to help graduates get a jumpstart on their careers while maintaining competitive tuition rates and generous financial assistance to help minimize the financial barriers students may face when pursuing a college degree.

Students have opportunities to build their résumés with experiences on campus in nearly every area of study, including the Horace Mann Laboratory School, National Public Radio affiliate KXCV, the R.T. Wright Farm, Mozingo Outdoor Education Recreation Area, a partnership with the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency or Knacktive, a student-driven integrated digital marketing communications agency. In conjunction with its emergency and disaster management program, Northwest organizes and hosts Missouri Hope, an annual mass casualty training exercise that

attracts first responders and emergency workers from throughout the nation and provides hands-on training in preparation for a natural disaster.

The University’s vibrant and diverse learning community also offers more than 150 student organizations, and textbooks and a laptop are included in tuition, saving students an estimated $6,900 over four years. Northwest offers 1,200 student employment positions, allowing students to build professional skills through its internationally benchmarked student employment program.

For more information about Northwest and its performance, visit www.nwmissouri.edu/aboutus/facts/.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Until the position is filled

DATE AVAILABLE: August 2026

TO APPLY: Follow the steps of the online application process. Please contact the Office of Human Resources at 660-562-1121 or email [email protected] if more information is needed regarding the process.

APPLICATION MATERIALS: Letter of application describing your teaching experience and your suitability for the position, current curriculum vitae, copies of transcripts, a statement of teaching philosophy, recent teaching evaluations, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three current references.

INQUIRIES FOR THE POSITION CAN BE MADE TO:

Dr. Rhonda Beemer, Chair

School of Health Science & Wellness

Phone: 660-562-1297 

Email: [email protected]