Assistant Professor of Health and Wellness Management

Western Connecticut State University

School of Professional Studies

Health Promotion and Exercise Science

Assistant Professor – Tenure Track

Spring 2025 or Academic Year 2025 – 2026

Western Connecticut State University’s School of Professional Studies is pleased to announce that applications are being accepted for a tenure track Assistant Professor of Health and Wellness Management in the department of Health Promotion & Exercise Sciences (HPX.)

WestConn is committed to enhancing our diverse university community by actively encouraging people with disabilities, members of LGBTQIA and BIPOC communities, veterans, and women to apply. We take pride in our pluralistic community and continue to seek excellence through diversity and inclusion. WCSU is honored to be awarded the federal designation as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). This accomplishment marks a pivotal moment in our progress toward fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion within our campus community.

The School of Professional Studies is comprised of six departments: Education, Education Psychology, Health Promotion & Exercise Science, Justice & Law Administration, Nursing, and Social Work. Undergraduate degrees are offered in each of these professional fields, as well as Master’s degrees in Education, Education Psychology, Homeland Security, Nursing and Doctoral degrees in Education and Nursing. www.wcsu.edu/sps/. The HPX department currently offers three B.S. degree level programs in Health and Wellness Management, Public Health (with concentrations in Allied Health, Community Health, Fitness and Wellness, and Integrative and Holistic Health), Health Education (PK-12), as well as offering courses to fulfill the University’s Health and Wellness general education competency. HPX is also the home of the Institute for Holistic Health Studies. For more information, please visit the HPX department’s webpage: www.wcsu.edu/hpx/

Position Summary: Primary responsibilities will include serving as the Coordinator for the Health and Wellness Management (HWM) program, teaching major requirement courses in the HWM program and other courses as assigned, recruiting and managing internship sites for the HWM capstone course, and curricular development of a HWM track in Sports Management. Other responsibilities include advising students; serving on department, university, and community committees; and engaging in creative and professional activities.

Qualifications: Candidates for this position should provide evidence of the following qualifications:

• A terminal degree (PhD, EdD or equivalent) in health and wellness management, sports management, exercise science or related field.
• Documented experience in curriculum development relevant to sports management
• Teaching experience at a four-year university/college.
• WestConn is particularly interested in applicants who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and a demonstrated commitment to improving access to higher education for first generation and under-represented groups.
• Additional preference will be given to applicants with:
  • Experience teaching in the areas of health and wellness management, sports management, exercise science and wellness, public/community health.
  • Previous experience supervising undergraduate interns
  • Applicants demonstrating experience working collaboratively with fellow faculty and community partners, and experience with service or experiential learning.

WCSU’s small classes allow for student-based teaching and learning and project-based activities. Standard teaching load is 24-credits per academic year (12 credits) per semester.

Salary & Benefits: The hiring salary range is $73,912 – $86,231 and is commensurate upon candidates’ experience. Western offers a comprehensive benefits package. Additional information on benefits can be found at www.wcsu.edu/hr/benefits/. There are grant opportunities to support research and conference attendance.

Application Process: Interested applicants must submit a letter of application, which outlines interest in, and qualifications for, the position; areas of teaching expertise and experience, areas of service and/or leadership, research interests, and a statement of teaching philosophy; a current curriculum vita; and the names and contact information for at least three (3) professional references who can comment on the applicant’s teaching, scholarship, and professionalism to facultyvitae@wcsu.edu. In the Email Subject Line Reference Search #300-024. All materials should be submitted as PDF files. Applications must be received by September 27, 2024. Late applications will not be accepted.

State and Federal requirements expect that organizations with 100 or more employees invite applicants to self-identify gender and race. We kindly request all applicants to complete the Affirmative Action Data Questionnaire via the following link. http://wcsu.edu/diversity/affirmative-action-data-questionnaire/. Any questions may be directed to Ms. Keisha Stokes in the WCSU Office of Diversity and Equity at stokesk@wcsu.edu. Completion of this data will not affect your opportunity for employment, or terms or conditions of employment. This form will be used for reporting purposes only and will be kept separate from all search records and only accessed by the Office of Diversity and Equity.

Western is an Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity Educator/Employer