Position Summary

The Exercise and Health Science Department at the College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position (9-month academic year) starting August 2027. We seek applicants with expertise in exercise physiology or biomechanics. The successful candidate’s teaching responsibilities will align with their area of expertise, which will include Principles of Strength and Conditioning and may also include courses in Exercise Physiology, Functional Human Anatomy, Biomechanics, Sport and Exercise Nutrition, Foundations of Exercise Program Design, and Introduction to Exercise and Health Science. This position is not eligible for remote work.

Review of applications begins on October 19, 2026, and continues until the position is filled. Inquiries may be directed to the search committee chair, Dr. Madelin Siedler, at msiedler001@csbsju.edu or (320) 363-5552.

Why Join Us?

The College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees, including:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Sick Leave
• Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Tuition Remission for Eligible Dependents
• Employer Contributions to a Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program with access to free or discounted counseling, legal guidance, financial coaching, and more

Join a committed team dedicated to safety, community, and service in a supportive and values-driven work environment. To learn more about our benefits, visit csbsju.edu/jobs.

CSB and SJU offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits program (click the benefits tab above the position summary section to view more information). For further information regarding our institutions, visit CSBSJU.

The posted wage represents CSB and SJU's good faith estimate of likely compensation at the time of posting. Actual pay will be dependent upon several factors, including the candidate's experience, qualifications, and skills, and may fall outside of the range indicated.

Department Highlights

The mission of the Exercise and Health Science Department is to prepare undergraduate students to become ethical, evidence-based, and client-centered professionals who promote health and well-being through physical activity, exercise, and sport. The department features small class sizes (typically 20–30 students) and recently renovated teaching, laboratory, and student engagement spaces that support hands-on, experiential learning. We are a collegial and collaborative team of five full-time and three part-time faculty members committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment characterized by respect, professionalism, and academic excellence.

College/University Highlights

The College of Saint Benedict (CSB), a liberal arts college for women, and Saint John's University (SJU), a liberal arts college for men, are located in the central lakes area of Minnesota, surrounded by more than 3,000 acres of pristine forests, prairies, and lakes. The campuses are minutes away from St. Cloud, an increasingly diverse regional center with a population of over 100,000, and 70 miles from Minneapolis and St. Paul. Some CSB/SJU faculty and staff choose to reside locally, while others commute from the Twin Cities. Both St. Cloud and the Twin Cities offer a wide range of fine arts, cultural, dining, recreational, and sporting opportunities. CSB/SJU are Catholic colleges in the Benedictine tradition enlivened by values of community, hospitality, stewardship, and justice. The schools are dedicated to cultivating an equitable, inclusive community founded on respect for all persons. Students, staff and faculty from many diverse belief systems and backgrounds collectively bring a rich dimension to the academic, cultural, and religious experience at CSB/SJU. We welcome faculty who devote themselves with passion and integrity to their disciplines and to a transformative education of their students. Please view our brochure regarding Higher Education in the Catholic and Benedictine Tradition.

With a total enrollment of approximately 2,900 students, faculty members develop relationships with students in small classroom settings and have opportunities to work closely with students on research projects, experiential learning experiences, and study abroad programs. Recent initiatives to create a dynamic general education curriculum and to develop plans for a new teaching and learning center demonstrate strong institutional support for faculty development.

Inclusive Excellence

The College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University believe that an excellent liberal arts education requires an understanding and appreciation of cultural differences and that everyone deserves to feel safe and morally valued. To that end, we will challenge our own practices and systems to best meet the needs of our community as we educate students to address the most urgent needs of society. We dedicate ourselves to cultivating an equitable, inclusive community founded on respect for all persons.

Responsibilities

• Teach three undergraduate courses (or 12-credit equivalent) per semester.
• Advise undergraduate students.
• Develop and sustain an active research program.
• Mentor undergraduate students in research and scholarly activity.
• Contribute service to the department and institution.

Qualifications

Required:

• Ph.D. in Kinesiology, Exercise Science, or a closely related field (ABD candidates considered), with expertise in strength and conditioning.
• Demonstrated effectiveness in college-level teaching.
• Experience using active, student-centered pedagogies.
• Ability to design and implement hands-on laboratory learning experiences.
• Commitment to teaching evidence-based practice.
• Demonstrated commitment to inclusive teaching and the ability to effectively engage students from diverse backgrounds.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) credential.

Preferred:

• Experience with CASCE-accredited strength and conditioning programs (development and/or teaching).
• Professional experience in strength and conditioning.
• Experience coordinating field or internship experiences.
• Experience teaching exercise physiology and/or biomechanics.
• Experience mentoring undergraduate research.
• Experience advising undergraduate students.

To Apply

Applications are accepted online by clicking on "Apply" above. Applicants are asked to provide the following materials:

• Cover letter addressing how your education, teaching interests, and professional experience align with the position qualifications.
• Curriculum vitae.
• Statement of teaching philosophy describing your approach to undergraduate education, including your use of active-learning pedagogies and your strategies for fostering an inclusive learning environment that supports students from diverse backgrounds.
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness, such as student course evaluations, sample learning outcomes and instructional activities, peer observations, or other relevant materials.
• Unofficial transcripts (official transcripts will be required upon hire).
• Contact information for three professional references.

If you require an accommodation to participate in the College of Saint Benedict/Saint John's University hiring process, please contact Human Resources at (320) 363-5500 or employment@csbsju.edu. It is the policy of CSB and SJU to conduct a pre-employment background check. An offer of employment is contingent upon a successful background check.

The College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's University are Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employers.