Assistant Professor of Exercise Science

Founded in 1879, Curry College is a private, four-year, liberal arts-based institution in Milton, Massachusetts. Curry is the only college in Massachusetts to guarantee students a job after graduation, via The Curry Commitment program. The College is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE) and offers 28 undergraduate majors and over 70 minors and concentrations, as well as five graduate programs.

The Curry College mission is to educate and graduate students prepared to engage in successful careers and active citizenship with a global perspective. We are an inclusive community of diverse learners and educators, committed to continuing their legacy of developing effective communicators with reflective and critical thinking skills. We mentor and empower our students, building meaningful relationships that inspire them to achieve their ambitions.

Curry College provides rigorous and relevant academic programs to undergraduate and graduate students, and their rich blend of liberal arts and career-directed programs is enhanced by practical field experiences and co-curricular activities. Learning at Curry extends beyond the classroom and is embedded in all that they do.

Diversity and a culture of equity and inclusion among students, faculty and staff are crucial to the mission statement of Curry College.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, sex identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable state and federal law, including Title IX.

The Department of Health Science, at Curry College invites applications for a full-time, Assistant Professor in Exercise Science to begin in the  academic year. The Assistant Professor will teach undergraduates, in-person, at our Milton, MA campus.

We seek a dynamic educator-scholar with expertise in exercise physiology and human performance testing who is committed to excellence in undergraduate teaching, applied laboratory instruction, and student mentorship. The successful candidate will teach courses in exercise physiology, laboratory-based exercise testing, and research methods; provide academic advising; contribute to curriculum development; and support program initiatives that prepare students for careers and advanced study in the field of Exercise Science.

This position will support the continued growth of the Exercise Science Program and contribute meaningfully to Curry College's strategic priorities, including career readiness, inclusive excellence, and community engagement.

Screening and review of candidate application materials will begin immediately and will be ongoing.

• Maintain a full teaching load in areas such as exercise physiology, exercise testing and human performance, and research methods;
• Advise undergraduate students in the Exercise Science major, supporting academic planning and career readiness;
• Develop and deliver experiential learning opportunities aligned with The Curry Commitment, including internships, practicum experiences, and undergraduate research;
• Collaborate with faculty and staff to advance strategic initiatives such as the Center for Innovation, First-Year Experience, and partnerships with the Neurodiversity Center;
• Contribute to departmental service, program growth and assessment, and curricular planning;
• Maintain an active scholarly agenda and professional development in a discipline-relevant area;
• Participate in college-wide efforts to promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.

• Minimum of a PhD in Exercise Physiology or a closely related field.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in career, clinical, and/or research experience within the field of Exercise Science.
• Hands‑on experience conducting laboratory-based exercise testing, including metabolic cart operation, calibration, and troubleshooting.
• Record of, or potential for participation in research, scholarly activity and professional development within the field of Exercise Science.
• Strong oral and written communication…