Visiting Faculty of Exercise Science

Xavier University is part of the 500-year-old Jesuit Catholic tradition of academic excellence in the liberal arts. These values are central to our mission. We strive for a climate of respect and inclusiveness that welcomes and supports members from diverse backgrounds and life experiences is committed unreservedly to open and free inquiry and deliberately seeks out multiple perspectives.

Xaviers urban location in Cincinnati allows faculty to work with community partners to develop engaged learning and internship opportunities. Xavier is a member of the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities as well as the Big East.

The Exercise Science program located in the School of Sport Science and Management (name change effective July 1 2026) in the College of Health and Human Sciences (name change effective July 1 2026) invites applications for a 9-month visiting professor position in exercise science beginning in Fall 2026. The Sport Science & Management Department offers undergraduate degrees in exercise science health science and wellness sport management/marketing as well as masters degrees in athletic training and sport administration. The position is renewable annually for up to three years pending continued need. Visa sponsorhip is not available for this position.

The Exercise Science programs teaching and research laboratory is housed in the Health United Building a state-of-the-art facility that was designed as a national model of excellence for collegiate academic health wellness and recreational services. Some equipment that is available for teaching and research in the exercise science laboratory include: COSMED K5 portable metabolic system ActiGraph wGT3X-BT accelerometers activPAL4 activity monitors (to measure sitting standing and stepping behavior) Fibion Research triaxial accelerometers Meta Quest 3: Next-Gen Mixed Reality Headset Polar heart rate monitors Bod Pod Functional Movement Screening (FMS) kits Quark T12x Diagnostic grade 12-Lead Wireless ECG MicroQuark spirometer Nova Biomedical Lactate Plus blood lactate meters Lange skin fold calipers Cybex isokinetic dynamometer hand grip dynamometers Trackmaster TMX428 treadmills and Velotron and Monark cycle ergometers.

Qualifications

A minimum of a masters degree in Exercise Science Kinesiology Health Science or related field. The preferred candidate will have earned a doctorate in Exercise Science Kinesiology Health Science or related field and NSCA and/or ACSM certification(s). ABD applicants will be considered.

Position

Visiting Professor: Nine-month contract.

Salary/Rank

Salary commensurate to qualifications and experience.

Responsibilities include:

• Teaching undergraduate courses in the exercise science curriculum including courses such as: Introduction to Exercise Science Kinesiology Exercise Physiology Nutrition for Sport & Exercise Fitness Training Principles Exercise Testing & Prescription Exercise Testing and Prescription Lab Biomechanics Sports Psychology Research Methods Sports Science Cardiopulmonary Testing and Rx Fitness in Special Populations
• Participating in program departmental college and university service activities.

Application

To ensure consideration interested and qualified applicants must submit a cover letter curriculum vitae and the names and contact information of three professional references on Xavier Universitys website.

Applications will be reviewed immediately and accepted until the position closes at the Universitys discretion. If you have any questions about this position please contact the search committee chair Dr. Jeremy Steeves at

Benefits - applies only to full-time positions:

Xavier University offers a wide array of complementary and affordable benefit options to meet the financial educational health and wellness needs of you and your family. Eligibility varies by position and employment class:

• Comprehensive insurance plans including medical dental vision and prescription coverage.

• Tax advantaged accounts including health savings accounts flexible spending accounts and dependent care account.

• Financial security via life and long-term disability insurance accident and illness insurance and retirement savings plans.

• Generous paid time off work options including vacation sick leave and holidays.

• Tuition remission for employees and their eligible dependents.