Assistant Professor of Exercise Science, Special Appointment

Curry College

📍Milton, MA
Posted May 21, 2026
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Job Overview

Position

Assistant Professor of Exercise Science, Special Appointment

Company

Curry College

Location

Milton, MA

Work Type

On-site

Job ID

li-4417768123

Job Description

Company Description

Curry College, located in Milton and Plymouth, Massachusetts, is dedicated to providing a supportive learning environment that combines a strong liberal arts foundation with career-focused education. Offering 26 undergraduate majors and various continuing education and graduate programs, the college serves over 2,100 undergraduate, 1,400 continuing education, and 300 graduate students. Around 1,500 undergraduates live on campus, fostering a close-knit and dynamic community. With a commitment to academic excellence and personalized education, Curry College creates opportunities for students to thrive. For more information, visit our website or follow us on Instagram, X, and Facebook.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site Assistant Professor of Exercise Science (Special Appointment) role located at Curry College’s Milton, MA campus. The Assistant Professor will be responsible for teaching undergraduate courses in Exercise Science, advising students, developing curriculum, and participating in departmental activities. The role includes contributing to the college's academic mission by engaging in scholarly activities, supporting student learning, and contributing to program growth. Additionally, the individual will collaborate with faculty, mentor students, and foster partnerships with relevant organizations.

Qualifications

  • Expertise in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, or related fields

  • Experience teaching undergraduate courses and developing curriculum

  • Strong academic advising and mentoring skills

  • Excellent communication and collaboration abilities

  • Evidence of scholarly activities or research in the field of Exercise Science

  • Master’s or Doctoral degree in Exercise Science or a related discipline required

  • Commitment to fostering an inclusive and equitable academic environment

  • Experience building community partnerships is a plus
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Practice Questions

💡Technical Questions (3)
  • 1.How would you approach designing a new undergraduate curriculum for an Exercise Science program that aligns with both current industry standards and Curry College's liberal arts foundation?
  • 2.Can you describe your research agenda in Exercise Science and how you plan to involve undergraduate students in your scholarly activities?
  • 3.What specific evidence-based teaching strategies do you use to make complex exercise science concepts, such as biomechanics or exercise physiology, accessible to undergraduates with diverse learning needs?
🎯Behavioral Questions (3)
  • 1.Tell me about a time when you successfully mentored an undergraduate student who was struggling academically or uncertain about their career path in Exercise Science.
  • 2.Describe a situation where you collaborated with colleagues or community organizations to enhance a program, course, or student opportunity.
  • 3.Give an example of how you have fostered an inclusive and equitable environment in your classroom or academic department.
🧩Situational Questions (2)
  • 1.You are tasked with growing the Exercise Science program at Curry College. How would you identify opportunities for program growth and what initial steps would you take in your first semester?
  • 2.Imagine a student comes to you frustrated because their grade in a rigorous Exercise Science prerequisite course is jeopardizing their ability to graduate on time and enter a graduate program. How do you handle this advising situation?

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Exercise ScienceKinesiologyCurriculum DevelopmentUndergraduate TeachingAcademic AdvisingStudent MentorshipScholarly ActivitiesInclusive PedagogyCommunity PartnershipsProgram GrowthLiberal ArtsResearch

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