Lecturer or Teaching Assistant Professor in Kinesiology

Posting Details

Request to Recruit

Position Title Lecturer or Teaching Assistant Professor in Kinesiology Tenure Status Non-Tenure Track Provide Rank Lecturer/Teaching Assistant Professor Position Number 064501 VISA Sponsorship? VISA sponsorship is not available for this position. All candidates must be eligible to work and live in the U.S. Department Kinesiology - 273200 Working Location (City, State) Boone, NC

Position Summary Information

Minimum Qualifications

• Earned Master's degree or Doctoral degree in Kinesiology or a closely related discipline. Candidates whose degree is in a related discipline must demonstrate academic experience to be considered applicable for designation as Kinesiology faculty.
• Experience in a Strength and Conditioning setting as a coach or other applied practitioner, and current CSCS certification.

Areas of Interest and Preferred Qualifications (No Minimum Level Required)

• Demonstrated potential to provide effective teaching at the undergraduate and graduate level in strength and conditioning-related courses.
• Demonstrated teaching expertise in one or more of the following areas: theoretical aspects of strength and conditioning, applied aspects of strength and conditioning, sport science, sport nutrition
• USAW, CPSS, or other relevant credential
• Experience with CASCE accreditation requirements
• Evidence of ability to mentor students in career advancement in the strength and conditioning field
• Evidence of service to the university, community, and/or professional organizations

License/Certification Required

CSCS (NSCA)

Description of the Department or Unit

The Department of Kinesiology within the Beaver College of Health Sciences comprises nationally accredited and recognized programs, including a Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degree in Kinesiology (formerly Exercise Science). The Kinesiology graduate program at App State has a long history of success and prestige in strength & conditioning and clinical exercise physiology. The department features state-of-the-art laboratories and supports faculty with diverse research and practice backgrounds.

Appalachian State University's Beaver College of Health Sciences (BCHS) is transforming the health and quality of lives of individuals, families, and communities through inclusive practices, interprofessional collaboration, and innovation in teaching, scholarship, service, and clinical outreach. The BCHS supports over 3,400 students in ten undergraduate and ten graduate degree programs, organized into seven academic departments with 240 faculty and staff. The programs are located in Boone in the Holmes Convocation Center and the Leon Levine Hall of Health Sciences, the cornerstone of Boone's Wellness District. We also have a clinical presence at the Hickory campus. The college supports the Appalachian Institute for Health and Wellness and has a collaborative partnership with the Wake Forest School of Medicine's Physician Assistant Program and multiple health and human service agencies across the region. Learn more at https://healthsciences.appstate.edu

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in the Kinesiology program within the Strength and Conditioning concentration (3:3 teaching load).
• Serving as the Field Experience Coordinator for undergraduate and graduate CASCE-accredited S&C concentrations comprises the remainder of the teaching load each semester.
• Participating in service activities for the department, university, community, and professional organizations.

Type of Position Full Time Position Appointment Type 1.0 FTE Number Of Months Per Year 9 months Physical Demands of Position

Ability to demonstrate weight training exercises and sport performance drills. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Posting Details Information

Proposed Date of Hire 08/09/2027 Suggested Salary Range Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. ABD Consideration: No ABD consideration (see desc. below) ABD Description

ABD with reduction in rank and salary: ABD will be considered for this position. Evidence of successful defense of the dissertation must be received by July 31 for a fall hire or November 30 for a spring hire. If confirmation of defense is not provided by the deadline, the candidate will receive a new one-year fixed-term contract and be hired at the rank of Instructor. The candidate's salary will also be reduced to a lower rate commensurate with other full-time instructors in the same department. However, if degree verification is provided before the end of the one-year fixed-term contract, the candidate will be returned to the rank of assistant professor with commensurate compensation beginning July 1 of the following academic year.

No ABD consideration: Only candidates with an earned doctorate or terminal degree from an accredited institution will be considered for the position. Since ABD will not meet the minimum requirements, ABD will not be considered.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please provide:

• Letter of Interest
• CV
• Professional Reference List
• Unofficial Transcripts
• A document of Teaching Philosophy
• A document describing strength and conditioning practical/coaching experience

UNC System Code (Section 610(2)) Special Faculty Hires

The continued employment of a special faculty member during the term appointment may be made expressly contingent on items such as the continued availability of funding from any source, on enrollment levels, or any other contingency established by the institution.

Posting Date 09/16/2026 Closing Date 10/25/2026 Open Until Filled No Evaluation of Applications Begins 10/16/2026 Search Chair Name N. Travis Triplett Search Chair Email triplttnt@appstate.edu Quick Link https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/55951 Posting Number FA00605P

Supplemental Questions

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Cover Letter / Letter of Interest
• Curriculum Vitae
• List of References with Contact Information
• Miscellaneous (Explanation in Applicant Instructions)
• Transcript-Undergraduate (Unofficial) - No Password Protected Documents
• Transcript-Graduate (Unofficial) - No Password Protected Documents
• Statement of Teaching Philosophy

Optional Documents

• Transcript-Doctoral (Unofficial) - No Password Protected Documents