Job Description

Job Location: Bridgewater College - Bridgewater, VA 22812NOLEN SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL STUDIES
INSTRUCTOR OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SCIENCE
Bridgewater College, Nolen School and the Department of Health and Human Science seeks a full-time 9-month non-tenure track instructor of Health and Human Science beginning August 17, 2026.
Successful candidates will have a MEd or closely related field with verifiable work experience as a licensed teacher and coach within the K-12 schools. Preference will be given to candidates who have a Ed.D or Ph.D. in Education or closely related field and who can demonstrate successful teaching experience, coaching experience, the ability to work in a team environment, and the ability to relate their professional experience and knowledge to the needs and interests of students in a small college environment.  Responsibilities include the ability to teach undergraduate-level courses in health and physical education and coaching as well as other courses that align with the candidate’s expertise and department’s needs.  Additional responsibilities will include recruiting, advising, and mentoring students; assessment and continuous improvement of the departmental programs; participating in departmental and committee assignments; and maintaining service to the department, Nolen School, institution, profession or broader community.
Bridgewater College is a private, liberal arts college located in Bridgewater, Virginia, in the Shenandoah Valley.  Established in 1880, our institution offers both undergraduate and graduate programs, fostering a close-knit community and supporting a vibrant student population.
Pay is offered at a competitive salary. This full-time 9-month position offers a full benefits package, including paid tuition at the College for eligible dependents.
GENERAL INFORMATION:  Bridgewater College was founded in 1880 as a coeducational liberal arts college to serve the local community. Located in the scenic Shenandoah Valley, just minutes outside of Harrisonburg and within driving distance of Charlottesville, Washington D.C., and Richmond, Bridgewater is home to a total student body of approximately 1,450 from 27 states and 19 countries. Bridgewater students study more than 60 majors and minors, in addition to four graduate programs and 10 pre-professional programs. Bridgewater College is an NCAA DIII school with approximately 40 percent of its students participating in intercollegiate athletics on 26 teams. To learn more about Bridgewater College, visit: bridgewater.edu
APPLY: Complete the online application.
DEADLINE: Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Email humanresources@bridgewater.edu
COMMITMENT TO EQUAL OPPORTUNITY: Bridgewater College, an equal opportunity provider and employer, is a welcoming and vibrant workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, marital status, disability, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Non-Discrimination Notice: https://www.bridgewater.edu/legal/non-discrimination-notice/
ANNUAL SECURITY REPORT AND ANNUAL FIRE SAFETY REPORT: The Bridgewater College Annual Security Report and Annual Fire Safety Report summarizes policies on campus security and personal safety, crime prevention, fire safety, and crime reporting, and includes crime and fire statistics for the past three years:https://bridgewater.app.box.com/s/4ma6tlh30y8cat9un192ugo3dm6n29y9
To request a printed copy, please call 540-828-5761
E-VERIFY AND RIGHT TO WORK:
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Bridgewater College has partnered with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to obtain resources to enhance the College’s facilities, including the recent renovations of several academic, athletic, and residential College facilities. The College is posting the following notice as required by federal law for organizations that benefit from the USDA’s funding program. View the USDA’s poster summarizing the following notice (.pdf).
NOTICE
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