The Exercise Science Division in the School of Health Sciences at Central Michigan University (CMU) is recruiting for a full-time twelve-month tenure-track position, beginning May or August 2025. The Exercise Science Major is accredited by CoAES. The CMU School of Health Sciences offers undergraduate and graduate degrees and is located in The Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow College of Health Professions. Rank and starting salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Attractive benefits package and research support is available.

Faculty members are expected to demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching, student advising, university service, and participate in graduate and undergraduate research.

Central Michigan University is dedicated to fostering a broadly diverse and inclusive campus that respects all social identities, experiences, and perspectives. In an effort to further this initiative, we are especially interested in candidates who will advance and promote an inclusive and supportive environment for every member of our university community.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Starting date of the position will be August 2025, although the successful candidate could start as early as May 2025, if available. The successful candidate must have legal authorization to work in the US by the start of the appointment.

You must submit an on-line application in order to be considered as an applicant for this position. Electronically attach a letter of interest, curriculum vita, evidence of teaching ability, statement of teaching philosophy, statement of research interests, copy of academic transcripts, and a list of three professional references, including telephone numbers and e-mail addresses.

Inquiries may be sent to Dr. Naveen Sharma at sharm2n@cmich.edu.

The School of Health Sciences offers programs in exercise and health science, public health, and health care administration. The departmental faculty is dedicated to student-centered teaching, innovative delivery methodology, collaborative work projects, and applied research. The teaching space and labs are state of the art and extensive; research labs are available and include opportunities in biochemistry, metabolism, cell culture, applied sports performance, environmental physiology, body composition (DEXA), biomechanics, neuroscience, and animal research.

The Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow College of Health Professions consists of five academic units (Department of Physical Education and Sport, Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, Department of Physical Therapy, the School of Health Sciences, and the School of Rehabilitation and Medical Science). It offers undergraduate and/or graduate degrees in athletic training, audiology, communication sciences and disorders, exercise science, environmental health and safety, health administration, nursing, physical activity specialist, physical education, physical therapy, physician assistant, public health, speech-language pathology, and sport management, delivered by 100+ faculty/staff. For more information, please visit The Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow College of Health Professions website athttp://www.chp.cmich.edu.

Central Michigan University has a more than 125-year legacy of preparing students to become leaders and changemakers in their communities and in their personal and professional lives.

We serve nearly 15,500 students on our Mount Pleasant campus, in satellite locations around the state and throughout the country, and through flexible online programs. Many of our approximately 300 undergraduate, masters, specialist and doctoral programs in the arts, media, business, education, human services, health professions, liberal arts, social sciences, medicine, science and engineering are nationally ranked for excellence.

CMU leads the nation in leadership development programming through our Sarah R. Opperman Leadership Institute, and we are proud to be among only 5% of U.S. universities in the top two Carnegie research classifications. Our faculty work with graduate and undergraduate students in areas such as Great Lakes research, medical innovation, engineering technology and more.

Central is home to 17 mens and womens Division 1 sports including football, basketball, gymnastics, baseball, wrestling and more. Our student-athletes achieve great success in competition and in the classroom, capturing Mid-American Conference championships and maintaining an average cumulative GPA of 3.17.

CMU is located in Mount Pleasant, a community that blends the best of small-town living with big-city amenities. Its part of the culturally varied and vibrant Great Lakes Bay Region that also includes Saginaw, Bay City, Midland and the states largest Native American community, centered on the Saginaw Chippewa Isabella Reservation in Mount Pleasant.

Area residents enjoy the mix of outdoor activities, cultural events, shopping and dining options, and family attractions. Other major Michigan destinations and attractions - Lansing, Grand Rapids, Detroit, Traverse City, wineries, beaches, golf and ski resorts, and many more - are within easy reach of the citys central location in Michigans Lower Peninsula.

CMU employees enjoy access to a nationally recognized wellness program along with health care and benefits that exceed regional, state and national norms.