Faculty: Exercise Science

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ELIGIBILITY
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Successful applicants must be eligible to work in the United States on or before the confirmed start date. This includes being a U.S. citizen, a lawful permanent resident, or a foreign national with work authorization that doesn t require employer sponsorship. Individuals must maintain this eligibility throughout employment.

This full-time faculty member will teach on-ground and online exercise science lectures and labs on the Gainesville campus as a member of the Department of Math and Science. Possible courses for instruction include Kinesiology, Biomechanics, Physiology of Exercise, Fitness Assessment and Prescription, Motor Control in Human Performance, and Human Anatomy and Physiology. Our department services undergraduate students with Biology, Health Science, and Exercise Science majors.

Founded in 1878 and ranked by The Chronicle of Higher Education as a “Great College To Work For”, Brenau University is a supportive academic environment with strong community ties in Gainesville, Georgia. The start date for this position is August 3, 2026.

Minimum Qualifications:

• M.S. in Exercise Science (Ph.D. preferred)
• Experience in teaching exercise science lectures and labs at the college level
• Evidence of quality instructional methods and curriculum development
• Experience with distance (online) learning
• Evidence of strong written and oral communication skills
• Willingness to work in a collaborative environment

• Teach a course load of 12.0 credit hours per semester (lectures and labs)
• Use Canvas LMS for course content and supplemental resources
• Continually revise course content and teaching methods in accordance with student needs and feedback
• Remain current in discipline and teaching through professional development
• Work in a professional and collegial manner with faculty, staff, administration, and students
• Maintain regular office hours
• Committee work as assigned
• Other duties as assigned
• May include summer teaching opportunities

No supervisory responsibilities required.

Full-time. 37.5 hours per week. Generally, Monday-Friday from 8:30 a.m.

- 5:00 p.m. Hours may be extended to meet the needs of the department. Nights/weekends as needed.

9 months, continuous (August - May)

Mostly sedentary work. Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment related to teaching. Prolonged periods sitting and standing. Worker is required to have close visual acuity to grade papers, viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading. Must have the ability to travel short distances, and/or drive a vehicle to deliver and pick up materials.

Exerting up to 15 pounds of force to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Some repetitive motion.

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