"Assistant Professor (or Professor of Practice) in Strength & Conditioning"

Posting Details

Position Information

Position Title
Assistant Professor (or Professor of Practice) in Strength & Conditioning

Department
Health, Sport & Exercise Science

Appointment
9 Months

Tenure Status
Tenure Track

FLSA
Exempt

Job Summary

Position Summary

Missouri Western State University’s College of Science and Health, in partnership with the Department of Health Professions, invites applications for a full-time faculty position in Strength and Conditioning. This position may be filled as either a non-tenure track Professor of Practice or a tenure-track Assistant Professor, depending on the candidate’s qualifications and experience.

We seek an energetic and collaborative educator with the ability to serve as the Program Director for the Strength and Conditioning program, teaching undergraduate courses, supporting curriculum development for a newly launched concentration, and assisting in guiding the program toward CASCE accreditation.

About the Role

In this role, you’ll play a pivotal role in advancing Missouri Western’s mission as the state’s applied learning university as well as advancing the strategic growth of the program through innovative instruction, student mentorship, interdisciplinary collaboration, and strong ties with industry and community partners. You’ll help design and deliver hands-on, project-based learning experiences that prepare students for success in a rapidly evolving landscape. This is a career-defining opportunity to shape a forward-looking curriculum, mentor students in applied learning, and connect academia with industry practice.

About the Department

The Department of Health Sport & Exercise Management at MoWest currently offers the following programs:

• BS in Exercise Science
• BS in Recreation Sports Management
• MS in Sports and Fitness Management

Areas of Interest

The area of specialization is open, but we are particularly interested in candidates with expertise or emerging scholarship in areas such as:

• Methods and Techniques of Resistance Training
• Principles of Strength and Conditioning
• Principles of Aerobic Training
• Testing and Program Design in Strength and Conditioning
• Principles and Administration of Strength and Conditioning
• Supervision of field-based clinical experiences

Essential Job Duties

• Demonstrate disciplinary and professional expertise, with commitment to staying current in strength and conditioning field
• Develop, maintain, and teach courses in the department’s undergraduate programs using a student-centered, applied learning approach.
• Contribute to program development and Council on Accreditation of Strength and Conditioning Education (CASCE) accreditation efforts.
• Engage in meaningful service, including academic advising, committee participation, and community or industry outreach
• Mentor and advise students on academic and professional matters
• Other reasonable duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, or a closely related field.
• To be considered for the tenure-track Assistant Professor, candidate must have a completed doctorate; ABD will be considered.
• NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist Credential required.
• Industry experience in a strength and conditioning-related role.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability and/or strong interest in applying industry knowledge to teaching.
• Prior experience in program development in aligning CASCE accreditation standards to training the workforce.
• Record of professional engagement.
• Familiarity with instructional technologies (online & hybrid formats)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

We’re looking for an inspirational, collaborative colleague who:

• Thrives on mentoring students and helping them bridge classroom concepts with professional practice.
• Brings industry experience or strong industry connections that enhance student learning and program relevance.
• Enjoys developing innovative curriculum and interdisciplinary projects aligned with real-world technological needs.
• Embraces applied learning, community engagement, and MoWest’s commitment to “education that works.”

Physical Demands

Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.

Additional Demands

May require some evenings.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number
F047P

Number of Vacancies
1

Desired Start Date
08/24/2026

Open Date
11/18/2025

Priority Deadline
01/19/2026

Open Until Filled
Yes