What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant/Associate Professional Track Professor position at University of North Carolina at Greensboro?
Posting Details
Position Information
Position Number
2144
Functional Title
Assistant / Associate Professional Track Professor
Position Type
Non-Tenure Stream
Position Eclass
FC - Faculty 9 month Non Leave earn
University Information
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.
Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit
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 / ).
Position Summary
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.
Minimum Qualifications
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.
Preferred Qualifications
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.
Tenure Status
Not on Track
Special Instructions to Applicants
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. Please direct all questions to the search committee chair, Dr. DeAnne Brooks dlbrooks@uncg.edu.
Recruitment Range
Commensurate with experience
Org #-Department
Kinesiology - 13003
Job Open Date
10 / 02 / 2024
For Best Consideration Date
11 / 01 / 2024
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled
1.000
Type of Appointment
Permanent
Time Limited Duration
Number of Months per Year
FLSA
