Instructor / lecturer of exercise

FLSA EMPLOYMENT CATEGORY: Salary; Exempt; Faculty; Full time, Temporary

DEPARTMENT: Integrative Physiology and Health Science

Position Summary

The Department of Integrative Physiology and Health Science (IPHS) at Alma College invites applications for an Instructor/Lecturer of Exercise Physiology. This is a full-time, non-tenure-track position beginning Fall 2026. This position is for three years with the possibility of renewal. Teaching load will be 8 units per academic year.

The department seeks applicants to complement existing departmental strengths. The successful candidate will demonstrate commitment to quality undergraduate education. Teaching responsibilities will include classroom or laboratory teaching in courses such as exercise physiology, exercise testing & prescription, ECG interpretation, stress testing, and other coursework assigned according to candidate interest/expertise and department need. Opportunities exist to actively participate in ongoing research, advising, and/or service.

A master’s degree in Exercise Physiology, Clinical Exercise Physiology, Kinesiology, or related discipline is required prior to appointment date. A Ph.D. is preferred. Candidates who are ABD with teaching experience may also be considered. Prior experience in cardiac rehabilitation or related clinical environment is also preferred.

Application Process

For full consideration, qualified applicants must complete the following steps:

– submit the Alma College application

– email a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and a one-page teaching philosophy to the Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs via [email protected].

Review of applicants will begin on January 5, 2026, and continue until the position is filled.

Alma College is classified as a selective Baccalaureate College: Diverse Fields by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. Alma is committed to academic excellence and the development of responsible leaders; our students thrive on challenging academic programs in a supportive, small-college environment emphasizing active, collaborative learning and close student-faculty interaction. Alma is a private Phi Beta Kappa institution located in the center of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula.

Alma College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty, staff, and student body.

Alma College recognizes that we are all transformed when we celebrate and value the varied identities, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives in our campus community. We are committed to recognizing and removing barriers to success and providing equitable access to opportunities through education and advocacy. In our increasingly diverse campus and world, we pledge to create a climate where everyone is safe and free to grow intellectually, spiritually, and emotionally. For more information about the College, visit For more details regarding the department, visit the departmental web page.