Assistant Professor of Strength and Conditioning/Head Strength and

Salary: $55,000.00 - $62,000.00 Annually

Location : Springfield, MA

Job Type: Academic Faculty - 9 months

Job Number: 00294

Department: Exercise Science

Opening Date: 11/06/2025

Description

Founded in 1885, Springfield College is a private, coeducational institution offering undergraduate and graduate programs that reflect its distinctive Humanics Philosophy - the education of the whole person in spirit, mind, and body for leadership in service to humanity. In the School of Physical Education, Performance, and Sports Leadership, we steward this mission by engaging students in building knowledge and skills to navigate their future by challenging and supporting growth, fostering meaningful relationships, and cultivating leaders. We encourage applications from faculty candidates interested in helping us achieve this mission.

Springfield College seeks applications for an Assistant Professor for Strength and Conditioning within the Department of Exercise Science and Head Strength and Conditioning Coach. This is a full-time, nine-month, program-track position within the School of Physical Education, Performance and Sport Leadership beginning August 2026. Expertise in the field, demonstrated excellence in teaching, and a strong commitment to professional endeavors and service activities are expected.

We are seeking a faculty member with expertise in Strength and Conditioning to oversee strength and conditioning services and teach courses within the graduate strength and conditioning and sport science programs. Course topics may include strength and conditioning applications and strength and conditioning internship. Additional responsibilities will include academic advising and oversight of graduate assistants and student interns.

Springfield sits on the eastern bank of the Connecticut River near its confluence with three rivers: the western Westfield River, the eastern Chicopee River, and the eastern Mill River. The estimated population is approximately 153,606, making it the third-largest city in Massachusetts, the fourth-most populous city in New England after Boston, Worcester, and Providence, and the 12th-most populous in the Northeastern United States. Metropolitan Springfield, as one of two metropolitan areas in Massachusetts, had a population of 692,942. For more information, please visit the College's homepage at

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

- Minimum of an earned master's degree from a regionally accredited institution in Strength and Conditioning or closely related discipline.

- Ability to deliver a wide variety of graduate coursework in strength and conditioning.

- Minimum of two years serving as a strength and conditioning coach.

- NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist.

- Previous internship supervision experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

- A record of involvement in the National Strength and Conditioning Association, or other similar professional organizations.

- Experience with strength and conditioning technology.

- Experience in a strength and conditioning related supervisory role.

- Higher Education teaching experience.

- Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Association SCCC certification

At Springfield College we offer competitive and generous benefit options for employees and their families.

Tuition benefits for employees and dependents

Tuition exchange program for dependents

Generous paid time off benefits

Paid Sick Leave Benefits

403(b) retirement plan (TIAA) with a generous college match

Medical, Dental and Vision plan(s)

Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)

Flexible Spending Accounts (health care expenses and dependent care)

Life and accident insurance plans

Long-term disability

Optional voluntary benefits

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Wellness benefits and programs

Free use of our state-of-the-art Wellness Center

Part-time employees earn pro-rated holiday, vacation and sick leave.

To learn more about our Benefit Package, visit our page.