Assistant/Associate Professional Track Professor

Located in North Carolina's third largest city, UNC Greensboro is among the most diverse, learner-centered public research universities in the state, with 18,000 students in eight colleges and schools pursuing more than 150 areas of undergraduate and over 200 areas of graduate study. UNCG continues to be recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability. UNCG is ranked No. 1 most affordable institution in North Carolina for net cost by the N.Y. Times and No. 1 in North Carolina for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal - helping first-generation and lower-income students find paths to prosperity. Designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, UNCG is a community-engaged research institution with a portfolio of more than $67M in research and creative activity. The University's 2,600 staff help create an annual economic impact for the Piedmont Triad region in excess of $1B.

The Kinesiology Department (https://kin.uncg.edu/) has 26 full-time faculty in the sub-disciplines of Applied Neuromechanics, Athletic Training,Exercise Physiology, Sport & Exercise Psychology, Pedagogical Kinesiology, and Sports Medicine. The department is one of ten departments or programs in the School of Health and Human Sciences ( https://hhs.uncg.edu/) at UNCG. Kinesiology faculty have a history of excellence in teaching, scholarship, and professional service, and the doctoral program was highly ranked in the most recent (2019, 2023) National Academy of Kinesiology national rankings of doctoral programs in kinesiology. The department is located in a modern facility with state-of-the-art laboratory facilities and access to extensive classroom space. Kinesiology is the 5th largest department at UNCG serving approximately 700 undergraduates and 175 graduate students. The department offers B.S., M.S., M.S.A.T., and Ph.D. degrees on campus, as well as an online Ed.D. and M.S. in Sport and Exercise Psychology. The School offers support for both research (https://hhs-sites.uncg.edu/office-of-research/ ) and instructional technology (https://hhs.uncg.edu/instructional-technology/).

Applications are invited for a 9-month, professional track faculty position at the Assistant/Associate Level with a 100% appointment in the Department of Kinesiology.

The department is interested in hiring a faculty member who has strong teaching skills at the undergraduate level across one or more sub-disciplines of kinesiology. A minimum of an earned doctorate in kinesiology or a related field is required at the start date.

Candidates with one or more of the following additional certifications are strongly encouraged to apply: Certified Exercise Physiologist ( ACSM), Clinical Exercise Physiologist ( ACSM), Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist ( NSCA), Certified Mental Performance Consultant ( CMPC), or BOC-certified Athletic Trainer. Additionally, a minimum of two years of teaching experience in higher education is desired. Experience with active learning pedagogy is preferred.

Please submit a cover letter, vita, and a teaching statement (including a description of relevant teaching experiences and teaching philosophy/approach; up to 2 pages in length). Letters of recommendation will be requested from candidates invited to interview.