Visiting Assistant Professor, Health and Human Physiological Sciences

The Health and Human Physiological Sciences Department at Skidmore College invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure track, Visiting Assistant Professor position for the 2026-2027 academic year. This is a 1-year appointment with responsibilities in teaching and department service. The Health & Human Physiological Sciences Department is located in the recently opened Billie Tisch Center for Integrated Sciences, a state-of-the-art teaching and learning space that fosters unique interdisciplinary connections across the sciences. 

Responsibilities

• Teach 18 contact hours (typically 9/semester) in undergraduate courses, including: Introduction to Exercise Physiology Lecture and/or Lab, Exercise Testing and Prescription, Research Techniques, and/or Advanced Exercise Physiology with Lab. 
• Opportunity to supervise independent study projects or senior thesis projects (additional compensation). 
• The successful candidate will join an energetic and collegial department that is passionate about teaching and conducting research with undergraduates. Collaborative research opportunities (pre-clinical to clinical/applied physiology) will be available and encouraged, though not required. 

Qualifications

• A Ph.D. in the area of exercise/applied physiology/kinesiology or related field, although A.B.D. candidates and applicants with an MS degree may be considered. 
• Preference will be given to candidates with undergraduate teaching experience. However, the department views this opportunity as a teaching postdoctoral fellowship with opportunity for mentorship and professional development through the department and the Center for Leadership, Teaching, and Learning (CLTL). 

Salary: $68,989.00

Skidmore College offers a comprehensive benefits package. Our benefits plans provide choice and flexibility to support our employees' needs and those of their families.

Benefits information: www.skidmore.edu/benefits

All bargaining unit members shall be covered by a collective bargaining agreement between Skidmore College and Services Employees International Union (SEIU), Local 200 United. 

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of the Form I-9 and verification of identity and work authorization as required by federal law. 

Application Instructions:

Applicants should submit:

• A cover letter outlining your interest and ability to teach the courses outlined above
• Up-to-date curriculum vitae
• A statement of teaching/philosophy
• Contact information for 3 references

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. 

Apply online: www.skidmore.edu/hr 

Questions? Please contact Steve Ives, Professor and Chair of Health & human Physiological Sciences, sives@skidmore.edu

About Skidmore College

Skidmore is a highly selective liberal arts college that fosters creative approaches to teaching and learning. Skidmore’s faculty of teacher-scholars are devoted to the instruction and mentoring of approximately 2500 talented undergraduates. With its relatively small size and student-faculty ratio, the College is a close-knit academic community.   

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Employment at Skidmore College is contingent upon an acceptable background check result.

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