Posted 4/28/2023

Instructor or Visiting Assistant Professor, Health and Human Performance

The College of Idaho seeks to fill a one-year instructor or visiting assistant professor position in the
Department of Health and Human Performance to begin August 2023. We seek candidates who
share the College’s commitment to creating an equitable and inclusive academic community
through their teaching, mentoring, scholarly activity, and service.

The department seeks a specialist in human movement as it relates to biomechanics, kinesiology,
and/or motor learning and development. Candidates must have experience in, or the capacity to
teach biomechanics, with a preference for added experience in motor learning or development.
Additional teaching expectations could include: Strength and Conditioning, Sport Psychology, Motor
Learning, Care and Prevention of Injuries, Anatomy and Physiology, Health and Wellness, Coaching,
Applied Nutrition, Exercise Prescription, or Introduction to Exercise Science. The department
serves undergraduate Exercise Science Majors, Human Performance Minors, and Health Promotion
Minors. (Refer to the catalog for a description of the program).

Qualifications
A graduate degree in any field related to exercise science is required. ABD candidates will be
considered. Professional doctorates such as doctorates of physical therapy or athletic training are
welcome. Candidates with only a master’s degree should have college-level teaching experience.
Strength and conditioning certifications, personal training certifications, and/or coaching
experience are highly desirable, but not necessary.

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States as of the expected hire date and
throughout the date of the contract without sponsorship from the College.

Review of the candidates will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Please submit application materials as a cover letter and CV. If considered for the position, the
candidate will be asked for additional materials. Submit materials via email to
HR@collegeofidaho.edu with subject “HHP VAP Search”.

With over 130 years of history, the College of Idaho is an inclusive community of exceptional
learning that challenges the ambitious and forges pathways to success and purpose. The College
strives to improve access to higher education for underrepresented individuals and groups. Its
efforts have been recognized with high rankings for social mobility by the Wall Street Journal and
U.S. News & World Report. Almost 20% of the students are international students with over 90
countries represented and a third of the students identifying as first-generation students.

The College of Idaho is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to attracting,
retaining, and maximizing the performance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. The College does
not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, age, religion, disability, national and ethnic origin,
veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis protected by law. Half-time

positions are eligible for benefits and the College offers competitive benefits including tuition
waiver for dependents, health insurance, retirement plan with employer match after one year of
employment, free access to on-campus fitness centers, and free admission to campus events.
Spouses, domestic partners, and dependents are eligible for benefits coverage.

The College of Idaho is located in Caldwell, a rural community with a vibrant downtown that is on
the western edge of the Boise metropolitan area, providing opportunities for both small-town and
city living. The diverse landscape of the area consists of river valleys, high desert, and mountains,
which support a wide range of recreational activities. Boise and the surrounding area also provide
opportunities to enjoy a rich and wide array of cultural experiences and artistic venues. More
information can be found at https://www.destinationcaldwell.com, https://visitboise.com,
and https://visitidaho.org/.