William Peace University is a nationally-ranked, award-winning institution located in one of the best cities in the United States in downtown Raleigh, NC. WPU provides a culture that values diversity, fosters an energized team environment, builds on our strengths, promotes creativity and innovation, and encourages inclusiveness, respect, and open communication by leading with our actions. Our mission is to prepare our students for careers in the organizations of tomorrow. The ideal candidate will have the ability to embrace the five core values, mission, and vision of William Peace University. Follow your passion and make an impact at WPU!

The Department of Sciences and Mathematics provides a quality education to prepare students for their chosen careers or post-graduate studies. The Science and Mathematics Department offers degrees in Biology (BS or BA), Environmental Studies (BA), Exercise and Sport Science (BS), Sport and Fitness Studies (BA), and Sport Management (BS). The department also offers minors in Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Studies, and Exercise and Sport Science.

William Peace University, a vibrant and diverse independent institution in Raleigh, NC, seeks to appoint a scholar with expertise in the field of Exercise and Sport Science. The position, effective August 1, 2024, will be a one-year appointment as a visiting lecturer in the Department of Science and Mathematics. The successful candidate will be expected to teach a full-time credit load (three 4-credit hour courses per semester) and will be eligible to apply for a continuing full-time position in the ESS program.

The incumbent is expected to engage in service and student advising and to participate in campus-wide events. Strong preference will be given to applicants with experience teaching courses in Exercise Physiology, Biomechanics, Exercise Testing & Prescription, and Nutrition among other related courses. The incumbent is expected to be proficient using standard ESS equipment (such as a Parvomedics metabolic cart), to manage the ESS lab, and to have experience using instructional technologies to support classroom and ESS lab activities. Candidates with experience teaching courses in Sport Management, Sport Law, Sport Finance and Budgeting, Sport Event Planning, Personal Training, and Sport Psychology among other related courses will also be considered.

• M.A. or M.S. in Exercise and Sport Science or related field
• Experience teaching at the collegiate or university level

• Ph.D. or Ed.D in a Exercise and Sport Science or related experience
• At least two years of experience teaching college-level courses