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Assistant/Associate Professor in Exercise Physiology

The University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Commensurate with experience
United States, North Carolina, Greensboro
Dec 21, 2024
Posting Details
Position Information


Position Number 2125
Functional Title Assistant/Associate Professor in Exercise Physiology
Position Type 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 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, tenure track (TT) faculty position in Exercise Physiology at the Assistant/Associate Level with a 100% appointment in the Department of Kinesiology.
Minimum Qualifications

  • Minimum of earned Ph.D. Degree in Exercise Physiology or related area.
  • Evidence of a focused line of research (assistant level) or a strong record of nationally recognized scholarship (associate level) with the potential for external funding and collaborative potential for interdisciplinary research with faculty in the Department of Kinesiology and the School of Health and Human Sciences.

Preferred Qualifications
Individuals with one or more of the following additional qualifications are encouraged to apply:

  • Experience working with large data sets/secondary data analysis or machine learning approaches.
  • Experience in the assessment of biomarkers in disease prevention and control.
  • Experience mentoring undergraduate and graduate students in scholarly activities.

  • ACSM-CEP or CSCS certification; expertise in neurophysiological techniques.

Tenure Status Tenure Track
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please submit a cover letter, vita, research statement (up to 2 pages in length), 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. Laurie Wideman l_widema@uncg.edu.
Recruitment Range Commensurate with experience
Org #-Department Kinesiology - 13003
Job Open Date 10/08/2024
For Best Consideration Date 11/11/2024
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
FTE 1.000
Type of Appointment Permanent
Time Limited Duration
Number of Months per Year 9
FLSA
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