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Clinical Assistant Professor-Exercise Physiology

Winston Salem State University
Commensurate with education and experience
United States, North Carolina, Winston-Salem
601 South Martin Luther King Junior Drive (Show on map)
Jan 17, 2025
Clinical Assistant Professor-Exercise Physiology
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
Please Note: This Position is subject to the successful completion of an employment background check If no applicants apply who meet the required competency and T&E requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. The application must be completed in full detail (including work history) for your qualifications to be considered. Failure to complete the application completely may result in you not being considered for the vacant position. Your application for the position will not be complete until you receive an online confirmation number at the end of the process of applying for a position.
Position Details
Classification Information


Position Classification Title Assistant Professor
FLSA Exempt
Position Class (Extract From Banner or PA) 80090
EPA Position Type
JCAT 202000
Position Overview


Primary Purpose of the Position
At Winston-Salem State University ( WSSU), our strategic plan WSSU 2030 Unleash the Genius commits our employees to create a unique, responsive learning experience that unleashes the genius of each student. Our employees provide our students with high-quality educational experience in a culturally engaging campus environment where they thrive as learners, scholars, and leaders. To actualize this outcome, we must have strong, visionary faculty committed to delivering quality instruction, student success inside and outside the classroom, engaging the community and professional organizations within the academic discipline. Moreover, our faculty must collaborate with internal and external constituents to achieve the institution's vision of advancing equity and upward mobility.

Given this context, faculty in the Department of Exercise Physiology in the School of Health Sciences seek a nine-month, Clinical Assistant Professor for a duration of 3 years with a start date of August 1, 2025. The department seeks an exceptional candidate who will teach undergraduate courses, serve as a faculty advisor, and mentor students. Additionally, the faculty member will participate in departmental, school, and university service as well as engage in service to the professional discipline and the larger Winston-Salem and Forsyth County community.
Position Information


Working Position Title Clinical Assistant Professor-Exercise Physiology
Building and Room No.
Anderson Center Room 147
Appointment Type Permanent Full-Time
If Time Limited. No
Appointment Length. 9/10 Month
Position Number 001824
Requirements and Preferences


Position required to work during periods of adverse weather or other emergencies No
Normal Work Schedule
Teaching load varies depending upon course scheduling
Department Required Skills
Faculty in the Department of Exercise Physiology seek exceptional candidates in the areas of anatomy, biomechanics, and neurophysiology who demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching to undergraduate students from different culture and backgrounds. The following qualifications and skills are required for this position:

  • Earned a completed doctoral degree in Anatomy, neurophysiology, or kinesiology (PhD) with an anatomical/neurological emphasis from a regionally accredited institution.
  • Evidence of advising and mentoring students through academic experiences.
  • The ability to participate in interdisciplinary teaching and research collaborations at the university, across universities, or within the broader community.
  • A commitment to liberal education, academic excellence and student success.
  • A commitment to personal growth and development via engagement in inter/professional organizations and professional conferences.
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills along with effective interpersonal skills.

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education
Academic teaching experience of one to two years at the undergraduate and/or graduate level (three to five years of teaching experience is preferred).

  • Experience with distance technology and learning management platforms.
  • Record of involvement with inter/professional associations.
  • Commitment to liberal education, academic excellence, student success, innovation, and collaboration.
  • Openness to new technology.
  • Computational methods to address complex problems in infectious disease, chronic health conditions, and related health outcomes.

Required License or Certification
Valid US Driver's License No
Commercial Driver's License Required No
Physical Required No
List any other medical/drug tests required
Primary Responsibilities and Duties
Primary Responsibilities and Duties


Describe the specific job duties related to this competency
Teaching and Advising

  • The successful candidate will teach undergraduate courses using face-to-face methodologies.
  • The successful candidate must teach courses in the fields of anatomy, biomechanics, and neurophysiology).
  • The successful candidate must construct detailed course syllabi.
  • The ideal candidate will facilitate high quality, engaging instruction where he or she integrates "high impact practices" into their instructional delivery.
  • The ideal candidate will leverage various technologies (e.g., Canvas, EAB Navigate) to communicate regularly with students, monitor student progress, and provide feedback on student success outcomes.
  • The successful candidate must engage with students during mandatory office hours each week.
  • The ideal candidate will serve as an academic advisor.

Percentage Of Time 50


Describe the specific job duties related to this competency
Scholarship, Research, and Creative Activity

  • Engage in professional development to stay current in the field and improve teaching practices.
  • Contribute to the scholarship of teaching and learning, including attending workshops and conferences.
  • Encourage and support undergraduate student research and projects.
  • Assist inter/professional organizations with reviews of conference proposals, peer-reviewed journal articles, and other professional engagement opportunities.

Percentage Of Time 35


Describe the specific job duties related to this competency
University, Professional, and Community Service and Engagement

  • Attend departmental and college meetings.
  • Serve on departmental-level committees.
  • Serve on college- and university-level committees.
  • Maintain membership in discipline-specific and/or interprofessional organizations.

Percentage Of Time 15
Posting Details
Posting Details


Internal Posting Only No
Position Type Faculty
Time Limited Position No
Appointment Length
9/10 Months
Salary Commensurate with education and experience
Open Date 01/16/2025
Close Date 02/17/2025
Open Until Filled No
Special Instructions Summary
Please Note: This Position is subject to the successful completion of an employment background check If no applicants apply who meet the required competency and T&E requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. The application must be completed in full detail (including work history) for your qualifications to be considered. Failure to complete the application completely may result in you not being considered for the vacant position. Your application for the position will not be complete until you receive an online confirmation number at the end of the process of applying for a position.

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Applicant Document
Required Documents

  1. Cover Letter
  2. Curriculum Vitae
  3. Teaching Philosophy
  4. Unofficial Transcripts
  5. References List


Optional Documents

  1. Letter of Reference 1
  2. Letter of Reference 2
  3. Letter of Reference 3

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