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Job Description The College of Education (COE) at Butler University invites
applications for a full-time, nine-month faculty position with a start date of August 2026. The successful candidate will be a dynamic,
motivated, and collaborative faculty member who will recruit and teach undergraduate students in the Kinesiology program, support and
contribute to our Human Performance Lab, collaborate with the Butler Institute for Sports & Entertainment, and liaise with Athletics and the
College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. Students in the Kinesiology major may choose to add concentrations in Pre-professional Studies,
Applied Human Performance, and/or Sport Coaching.
Responsibilities
- Teach on-campus courses each semester. Teaching load may
include classes in the Kinesiology major, the Sport Coaching minor, and/or the Butler University core curriculum
- Serve as an
academic advisor for undergraduate students
- Provide service to the Kinesiology Program, College, University, and broader
professional community
- Contribute to building an inclusive learning environment that provides equal opportunity for success to all
Required qualification
- Earned Master's degree from an accredited university in Kinesiology, Exercise Science,
Sport Science, or Health Sciences, or a related discipline.
Preferred qualifications
While not everyone may meet
all preferred qualifications, the ideal candidate will bring many of the following:
- Earned doctorate from an accredited university
in Kinesiology, Exercise Science, Sport Science, or Health Sciences, or a related discipline
- Expertise in Exercise Physiology
and/or Strength & Conditioning.
- Preparation to teach courses such as Introduction to Kinesiology, Fitness & Nutrition, Measurement
and Evaluation in Physical Activity, Sport, and Exercise; Kinesiology; Exercise Physiology; Strength and Conditioning Training.
- Specialized certifications such as Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), Certified Athletic Trainer, ACSM
certified Exercise Physiologist (ACSM-EP), and/or Certified Mental Performance Coach.
- Interest and experience in teaching in
responsive, human-centered, and experiential contexts.
- Interest in formal and informal mentoring of undergraduate students
interested in Kinesiology and related fields.
- Interest in innovative program delivery and development.
- Ability to support
learners from a variety of backgrounds with strong, student-centered instructional methods.
To apply, candidates must submit:
- A letter of application outlining qualifications and interest in the position.
- Curriculum vitae.
- Names, titles, and
contact information of three professional references who can speak to the candidate's excellence as an instructor.
Screening of
applicants will begin on September 22, 2025, and continue until the position is filled. For priority review, applicants should submit their
application by October 1, 2025. For questions related to this position, please contact Alexis Methner at
[email protected] . For more information about the College of Education,
please visit our website at .
About
Us Butler University is a private, nationally recognized comprehensive university encompassing seven colleges: Arts,
Business, Communication, Education, Liberal Arts & Sciences, Pharmacy & Health Sciences and Founder's College. Approximately 4,500
undergraduate and 1,000 graduate and doctoral students are enrolled at Butler, representing 46 states and 24 countries.
Join us at
the crossroads of tradition & transformation. A career at Butler University means so much more than a job. Join the dedicated, innovative,
and supportive community of faculty and staff that is moving Butler Beyond.
Butler University is an equal opportunity employer.
We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of age, sex, race, religion, color, disability, protected veteran status, sexual
orientation, national origin, or any other legally protected category.
Job Info - Job Identification
1657
- Job Category Faculty
- Posting Date 09/08/2025, 09:28 AM
- Job Schedule Full time
- Locations 555
W 52nd St, Indianapolis, IN, 46208, US 510 W 49th St, Indianapolis, IN, 46208, US 1000 W 42nd Street, Indianapolis, IN, 46208, US
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