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Faculty-Exercise & Sports ScienceJob no: 10982 Work type: Full Time Location: Providence, Rhode Island Categories: Faculty, Academics, Academic Year, Campus BasedSummaryFaculty members are responsible for providing students with a rich, relevant and engaging academic experience. The faculty role encompasses teaching, student outcomes assessment, curriculum development, student advising, and university service. Faculty continuously engage in professional development while maintaining current expertise in the applicable content area and developing students through effective and innovative teaching and learning practices.Diversity & Inclusion Embracing diversity for a richly inclusive community is a Guiding Principle at JWU. Our students, faculty and staff have varied backgrounds, experiences and perspectives that unite us as one community and contribute to our success. We are committed to enhancing the diversity of our workforce teams and we encourage individuals from underrepresented groups to apply. Johnson & Wales University is an equal opportunity employer. The university does not illegally discriminate on the basis of any protected class. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, familial status, gender or gender identity, genetic information, military service, national origin, pregnancy and related conditions, race, religion, sex, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.Essential Job FunctionsDemonstrates specialized knowledge and maintains expertise in the theory, skills, and pedagogy of the applicable discipline or professionUses strategies and skills necessary to support student learning and prepares and delivers current and relevant course material in an understandable and motivating mannerContinually assesses course objectives and instructional methods to improve teaching and learningUses formative and summative assessments of student learning within assigned courses to inform instruction and improve student attainment of course objectives and program outcomesEstablishes a student and advisor relationship that provides guidance with regard to program choices and career possibilities and supports student educational growth through guided decision makingSupports the university's outcomes initiatives by working to refine and revise course assignments and evaluation tools and leading or participating in data analysis discussions to make program and course improvementsFacilitates development and revision of programs and courses, assuring alignment within the program description and outcomes, course objectives and content, as well as university curriculum standardsAttends commencement, convocation, faculty meetings, department meetings, committee meetings, professional development programs, and other university events, as applicableSupports student enrollment and retention by participating in university events, advising student clubs and organizations, and assisting with admissions activitiesAdheres to and fulfills the responsibilities of all faculty members as outlined in the faculty manualPerforms other duties as assignedRequired QualificationsEarned Ph.D. or terminal degree in related field from a regionally accredited institution of higher education, or other appropriate accreditation as determined by Johnson & Wales University (Doctoral degree candidates with an anticipated degree conferral by August 1, 2026 will also be considered.)Experience teaching at the college levelPreferred QualificationsEarned doctorate in kinesiology, biology, exercise science, or exercise physiology Additional degree in public health or knowledge of basic public health principles Expertise in neuromuscular adaptation and/or motor learningExpertise in research methods Please Note: Qualified candidates must live or relocate within a daily commuting distance of the Providence Campus location upon hire.Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis until job posting is closed.Advertised: 06 Jan 2026 Eastern Standard Time Applications close: Whatsapp Facebook LinkedIn Email App