Clinical Lecturer - Health and Wellness

The NewYork-Presbyterian Iona School of Health Sciences invites applications for a full-time, 10-month non-tenure-track faculty position as a Clinical Lecturer in Health and Wellness, beginning August 2025. We are seeking a dynamic and visionary educator with expertise in exercise science, human anatomy and physiology, exercise physiology, fitness programming,  strength and conditioning, and health promotion and wellness.  The ideal candidate should be committed to excellence in teaching, service, and ongoing professional development. The successful candidate will collaborate across the NYP Iona School of Health Sciences and the broader University, maintain and active presence within the University community, mentor students, contribute to curriculum development, and enhance the School’s and program’s visibility through impactful engagement.  Primary teaching responsibilities will include courses in anatomy and physiology, exercise science, fitness programming, exercise physiology and biomechanics. We welcome candidates who are passionate about fostering an inclusive, innovative, and student-centered learning environment, and who are eager to prepare the next generation of health and wellness professionals. We seek a visionary educator eager to contribute to an inclusive, innovative, and impactful learning environment.

Primary Responsibilities include:

• Creating a student-centered learning environment that integrates in-person instruction
• Utilizing innovative and evidence-based teaching strategies, including active learning, case-based instruction, problem-solving approaches, and experiential learning activities.
• Demonstrating strong classroom management skills, fostering a supportive, inclusive, and interactive learning environment.
• Assessing and adapting teaching methods to meet diverse learning styles and needs
• Developing and revising curricula to align with evidence-based best practices for courses in exercise science and related disciplines including health and wellness
• Designing engaging, hands-on, and service-learning experiences that prepare students for careers as allied health professionals.
• Contributing to continuous quality improvement initiatives at the program, school, and institutional levels.
• Utilizing learning assessment data to enhance teaching effectiveness and curriculum development.
• Actively participating in student recruitment, retention, and admissions efforts, while mentoring students in career and professional development.
• Serving on committees, task forces, and workgroups within the School and University.
• Demonstrating professionalism, ethical behavior, and a commitment to shared governance.
• Supporting and participating in the University’s system of shared governance.
• Promoting the mission of Iona University, fostering a culture of respect and collaboration with students, faculty, staff, and the wider community

Required Educational Qualifications:

• PhD, EdD, or clinical doctorate in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Sports Medicine, Health Sciences, Exercise Physiology or related discipline

Required Skills and Experience:

• Teaching experience at the undergraduate or graduate level
• Ability to engage and motivate students through interactive and applied learning methods.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, balancing teaching, mentoring, and service responsibilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively interact with students, faculty, and external stakeholders.
• Available to maintain a regular presence on campus, including holding office hours, attending meetings and university events
• Ability to build rapport with students, faculty, and staff; willingness to collaborate effectively in a diverse academic environment

 Preferred Skills and Experience:

• A minimum of 2 years of full-time faculty experience instructing undergraduate/graduate students
• Technological proficiency, including experience with learning management systems (LMS - Blackboard Ultra) virtual teaching tools, and digital assessments.
• Curriculum development in health sciences
• Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist Certified
• CPR/AED/FIRST AID Instructor Certified – Red Cross

To Apply:

Interested candidates should submit a resume or CV, a cover letter detailing relevant experience, and contact information for at least three professional references. 

About Iona University/EEO language

Founded in 1940, Iona University is a master's-granting private, Catholic, coeducational institution of learning in the tradition of the Edmund Rice Christian Brothers. Iona's 45-acre New Rochelle campus and 28-acre Bronxville campus are just 20 miles north of Midtown Manhattan. With a total enrollment of nearly 4,000 students and an alumni base of more than 50,000 around the world, Iona is a diverse community of learners and scholars dedicated to academic excellence and the values of justice, peace and service. Iona is highly accredited, offering undergraduate degrees in liberal arts, science and business administration, as well as Master of Arts, Master of Science and Master of Business Administration degrees and numerous advanced certificate programs. Iona students enjoy small class sizes, engaged professors and a wide array of academic programs across the School of Arts & Science; LaPenta School of Business; NewYork-Presbyterian Iona School of Health Sciences; and Hynes Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation. Iona also continues to be recognized in prestigious national rankings. Most recently for 2025, Iona has been named one of the nation’s best colleges by The Princeton Review, The Wall Street Journal, Forbes and others. Additionally, U.S. News & World Report recognized Iona as one of top colleges for social mobility in the country, while Georgetown University's Center on Education and the Workforce (CEW) ranked an Iona degree in the top 5 percent nationally for long-term return on investment. Iona’s LaPenta School of Business, meanwhile, is also accredited by AACSB International, a recognition awarded to just 6 percent of business schools worldwide.

Iona offers a comprehensive benefits package to all full-time employees that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; life insurance; short and long-term disability; employee assistance program (EAP); tuition remission; and generous time off. For more information on our benefits and working at Iona visit the Human Resources section of our website.

Iona University values and celebrates diversity and is committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive environment for all of our employees and does not tolerate discrimination based on any legally protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local laws. As an equal opportunity employer, Iona University encourages applications from qualified candidates who reflect the wider world in which we live.