Tenure Track Faculty Position (Assistant or Associate Professor) - Exercise Science Job at Lycoming College, Williamsport, PA

  • Lycoming College
  • Williamsport, PA

Job Description

The Biology Department at Lycoming College invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor, starting August 2027. 

This is a unique opportunity for an energetic educator and scholar to help shape a new academic major. Beyond teaching, the successful candidate will guide the acquisition of laboratory teaching and research equipment and assist in designing facilities for the new Exercise Science major , established in 2026. 

Teaching & Mentorship Responsibilities include Introduction to Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology (300-level), departmental/general education offerings (e.g., courses for non-science majors, First-Year Seminars), and mentoring a diverse student population through coursework, undergraduate research, and capstone experiences. 

Qualified candidates will have a Ph.D. in Exercise Physiology, Exercise Science, Kinesiology, or a closely related field by the start date. Previous undergraduate teaching experience is strongly preferred. 

Who We Are 

Founded in 1812, Lycoming College is one of the nation’s oldest and most respected liberal arts colleges. Today, our community of 1,100 active learners from 22 states/territories and 17 countries comprises a student body that is 32 percent domestic students of the global majority or international. All students work with renowned scholars to craft customized combinations of market-driven majors, minors, and concentrations across our 48+ academic programs. Students compete in 20 NCAA Division III sports, participate in faculty-driven research, thrive in a robust internship program, and study abroad in more than two dozen countries. Lycoming College has one of the highest endowment-per-student ratios in the country, is a member of the Annapolis Group of Liberal Arts Colleges and is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 100 National Liberal Arts College and No. 21 Best Value School. Learn more at .

The College proudly celebrates and values the principle of inclusive excellence. In support of its commitment to establishing an inclusive and equitable campus, Lycoming College seeks to recruit faculty and staff of diverse perspectives and experiences.

Lycoming College is an equal opportunity employer. 

To Apply

Application files should include: 
  1. Cover Letter & CV highlighting prior leadership/achievements and vision for growing this new Exercise Science major. 

  1. Teaching Statement: A description of your teaching philosophy and how it aligns with the mission of Lycoming College, specifically highlighting inclusive excellence. 

  1. Research Statement: A summary of your research interests and goals for the next five years, explicitly addressing how undergraduates will be meaningfully involved in research. 

  1. Transcripts: Unofficial graduate and undergraduate transcripts. 

  1. References: Names and contact information for three professional references (at least one must address teaching abilities). Letters may be requested at a later date. 

Application Review: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Full consideration will be given to applications received by October 23, 2026. 

Inquiries may be directed to the Chair of the Search Committee, Dr. Jeff Newman, at newman@lycoming.edu . 

Visit the Lycoming Biology Department to learn more about our community and programs. 

Job Tags

Full time, Internship

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