Careers in Quality

Description: The Department of Health and Exercise Science at Wake Forest University invites applicants for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position with expertise in Health and Exercise Science with an emphasis in neuromuscular biomechanics and clinical research to begin July 1, 2024. We seek an active scholar with a focused line of research that strives to improve the neuromuscular health of a compromised or “at-risk” population. We are committed to academic distinction and diversity among the faculty, staff, and students. The successful candidate will teach a variety of Health and Exercise Science courses including Biomechanics of Human Motion and Human Anatomy/Physiology.  Other responsibilities include mentoring undergraduate and graduate research projects; creating a productive research program of national and international significance; and academic and career advising of students. Additional responsibilities include departmental, college, and university service. 

Qualifications: Applicants must have an earned doctorate (PhD or equivalent) in biomechanics or a closely related field. Additional expectations include post-doctoral training and teaching experience at the undergraduate and graduate levels; research experience with demonstrated scholarship via first-authored publications; exposure to randomized clinical trial research, and a demonstrated potential for successful extramural funding.

Department of Health and Exercise Science at Wake Forest University: Our interdisciplinary department’s mission is to advance the understanding of health and the prevention/treatment of chronic disease and physical disability. We are located on the WFU Reynolda Campus and host approximately 200 undergraduate majors and 18 master’s level graduate students. The department has 10 tenure-track faculty, 5 teaching professionals and one teacher-scholar postdoc.  The department offers both B.S. and M.S. Degrees in Health and Exercise Science. Collaborative opportunities also exist within the numerous Wake Forest University and Wake Forest School of Medicine departments, institutes, and centers, such as the Translational Science Center, Biomedical Engineering, Center on Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism (CDOM), Center for Neurobiology of Addiction Treatment, Clinical and Translational Science Institute, Maya Angelou Center for Health Equity (MACHE), Women’s Center, and the Sticht Center for Healthy Aging and Alzheimer’s Prevention (CHAAP). Additional information about the department can be found at http://hes.wfu.edu/.

Application Process: To assure full consideration, applicants should submit the following materials by December 1st, 2023: (1) a cover letter addressing the motivation to join our teacher-scholar community; (2) a CV with contact information for three professional references; (3) a teaching statement including a plan to establish an inclusive learning environment in the liberal arts context; and (4) a research statement describing plans and potential impact of scholarly pursuits. Please submit these documents, as ONE PDF, online at http://www.wfu.careers/. Confidential letters of recommendation (at least one of which should address teaching) will be requested for selected candidates after an initial review of materials. Address questions about the position to Dr. Stephen Messier (Chair, Search Committee) at hes@wfu.edu. Note that review of applications will begin immediately, and interviews may be conducted prior to the closing date. 

Wake Forest University and the Department of Health and Exercise Science welcomes and encourages diversity and inclusivity and seeks applicants with demonstrated success in working with diverse populations. Wake Forest University is an AA/EO employer and values an inclusive and diverse learning community and campus climate.

In order to provide a safe and productive learning and living community, Wake Forest University conducts background investigations for final candidates upon their acceptance of an offer of employment.

Additional information: Founded in 1834, Wake Forest University is a private university located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina that combines a small (roughly 5,300 undergraduates) liberal arts collegiate university with 3,200 graduate students in school of arts and science, medicine, law, business, and divinity. The Department of Health and Exercise Science awards both BS and MS degrees. Wake Forest ranks in the top 30 of all U.S. universities in U.S. News & World Report's Guide to America's Best Colleges and Universities. The University has a deep institutional commitment to public service and engagement with the world, as indicated by the motto “Pro Humanitate.” For additional information about the University, go to  About Wake Forest. For additional information about the department, go to Health and Exercise Science.

Winston-Salem is part of the Piedmont Triad metropolitan region, which has a population of more than 1.5 million and is listed among the 35 best places to live in North America by Cities Ranked and Rated. Known as the “City of Art and Innovation,” Winston-Salem offers a vast array of arts experiences ranging from music venues to galleries to theatre and film festivals and an active biomedical research community. Ranked among the top 50 US cities for affordability on national survey, Winston-Salem is less than an hour from the Blue Ridge/Appalachian Mountains and less than 4 hours from the Atlantic Ocean.