Health Promotion and Exercise Science - Assistant Professor

Western Connecticut State University

School of Professional Studies

Health Promotion and Exercise Science

Assistant Professor - Tenure Track

Academic Year 2026 - 2027

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 Public Health in the department of Health Promotion & Exercise Sciences (HPX.)

WCSU 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 www.wcsu.edu/sps/ is comprised of six (6) departments: Education, Education Psychology, Health Promotion & Exercise Science, Justice & Law Administration, Nursing, and Social Work. Undergraduatedegrees are offered in each of these professional fields, as well as Master’s degrees in Education, Counseling and Applied Behavioral Analysis, Homeland Security, Nursing and Doctoral degrees in Education and Nursing. The HPX department currently offers three (3) B.S. degree level programs in Health and Wellness Management, Public Health (with concentrations in Allied Health, Community Health, Fitness and Wellness, and Holistic and Integrative 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 department’s webpage: www.wcsu.edu/hpx/. Information for the University can be found at www.wcsu.edu/.

Position Summary: Primary responsibilities will include teaching major requirement courses in the Public Health program, content specific courses within the Public Health options, and other courses as assigned. The faculty may supervise field-based public health internships as needed. Other responsibilities include advising students; serving on department, university and community committees; participating in the HPX department’s on-going Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH) accreditation process; and engaging in professional and scholarly creative activities.

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

• A Doctoral degree in Public Health, Community Health. Health Promotion, Health Behavior, or related fields required.
• Experience in public health and health behavior disciplines and in curriculum development and instructional technology.
• Documented teaching experience at a four-year university/college is Additional preference given to applicants with experience teaching in the areas of public/community health, including; community needs assessment, health communication, health program design, health behavior theory, health program evaluation, health and public policy, epidemiology, and/or environmental and global public health.

• Applicants demonstrating experience working collaboratively with fellow faculty and community partners, and experience with service or experiential learning are preferred.

WCSU 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.

A candidate who does not meet the above standards may also be appointed provided the candidate has credentials and/or experience substantially comparable to the above experience.

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; a statement outlining areas of teaching expertise and experience, areas of service and/or leadership, and research interests; a statement of teaching philosophy; a current curriculum vita; and the names and contact information for three (3) professional references who can comment on the applicant's teaching, scholarship, and professionalism. Questions may be directed to hrpositions@wcsu.edu referencing Health Promotion & Exercise Science-Assistant Professor in the subject line.

To apply, submit your materials to: https://westernconnecticutstateuniversity.applytojob.com/apply/52OTP8Lv5w/Health-Promotion-And-Exercise-Science-Assistant-Professor

All materials should be submitted as PDF files. Applications must be received by Friday May 29, 2026. Late applications will not be accepted.

Western is an Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity Educator/Employer