Job Description

Anatomist / Physiologist / Exercise Physiologist (Tenure-Track, Assistant/Associate Professor)

Posting Number: F-0931
College/Unit: The Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow College of Health Professions
Home Department: School of Health Sciences
Employee Group: Tenure-Track Faculty - 12 month
Employment Status: Full-Time
Position Type: 12 month
Position Classification: Tenure Track Faculty
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Position Summary:

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.

• Teaching: Teach freshman through graduate courses in human anatomy, physiology, exercise physiology, exercise testing, and other areas based on expertise.
• Research: Conduct research and scholarly endeavors that lead to securing extramural funding to support an ongoing research agenda; direct undergraduate and graduate research.
• Advising and Service: Involvement in campus and community service; advise undergraduate and graduate students.

Required Qualifications:

• Doctoral degree in Anatomy, Physiology, Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology, or related field ( ABD considered if degree will be completed by the start of appointment).
• Demonstrated successful college teaching of anatomy experience at the undergraduate and/or graduate level.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience teaching Human Gross Anatomy and Anatomical Dissection, Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology, or related fields.
• Post-doctoral teaching experience.
• Demonstrated research agenda based on published works and/or external funding.
• Experience or demonstrated interest in securing extramural grants and contracts.
• Evidence of involvement with professional associations and organizations.
• Interest in leadership opportunities within unit.
• Proficiency in use of technology in the classroom (e.g., AI).
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Effective oral/written communication skills.

Message to Applicants:

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 [email protected] .

About the Department:

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 at .

Posting Begins: 01/15/2025
Posting Ends:
Open Until Filled: Yes

About CMU:

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, master’s, 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 men’s and women’s 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. It’s part of the culturally varied and vibrant Great Lakes Bay Region that also includes Saginaw, Bay City, Midland and the state’s 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 city’s central location in Michigan’s 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.

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CMU , an AA/EO institution, strongly and actively strives to increase diversity and provide equal opportunity within its community. CMU does not discriminate against persons based on age, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, height, marital status, national origin, political persuasion, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, race, religion, sex, sex‐based stereotypes, sexual orientation, transgender status, veteran status, or weight (see OCRIE ).

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CMU does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, including admission and employment, and is required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 not to discriminate in such a matter.

Inquiries about the application of Title IX can be made to CMU’s Title IX Coordinator, the US Department of Education’s Assistant Secretary, or both.

CMU’s Title IX Coordinator can be reached at:
Phone: 989-774-3253
Office: 103 E. Preston St.
Bovee University Center, suite 306
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
Email: [email protected]

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