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Position Information Position Number: 2124 Functional Title: Open Rank Faculty Position in Kinesiology Position Type: Tenure Stream Position Eclass: FC - Faculty Position: 9 month, Non Leave earn
University Information Located in North Carolinas 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 Universitys 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 27 full-time faculty. The department is one of 10 departments or programs in the School of Health and Human Sciences (http://shhs.uncg.edu) at UNCG. Kinesiology faculty have a history of excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service, and the PhD program was highly ranked in the most recent 2019-2023 National Academy of Kinesiology national rankings of doctoral PhD programs in kinesiology. 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, as well as MS and PhD concentrations in Applied Neuromechanics, Exercise Physiology, Sport & Exercise Psychology, Curriculum and Pedagogy, and Studies on campus, as well as the online Ed.D. and the online M.S. in Sport and Exercise Psychology. The School of Health and Human Sciences offers support for both research (http://shhs.uncg.edu/office-of-research) and instructional technology (http://shhs.uncg.edu/instructional-technology).
Position Summary
We are seeking an innovative scholar in Kinesiology with interest and experience in graduate education to take a major role in our Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Kinesiology program. The Ed.D. in KIN is an online cohort-based interdisciplinary degree program tailored to meet the needs of professionals in kinesiology. Our Ed.D. students work in varied areas across kinesiology, bringing professional skills and expertise to the forefront of their work. Their dissertation projects are designed to have real impact in their professional practice or community, and translation of their findings into action is a key to a successful dissertation. The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to balance a strong teaching and research portfolio with a commitment to supporting active kinesiology professionals in the field. More information on the program can be found at https://kin.uncg.edu/graduate-degrees/doctor-of-education-online.
Primary Responsibilities
The successful candidate is expected to work with the program director to continue to foster a sense of community within the Ed.D. program and facilitate the dissertation process - a major component of this position. Further, all core faculty members of the Ed.D. program are expected to be actively engaged with department activities and to participate in all virtual and in-person Ed.D. activities.
Minimum Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Tenure Status
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please submit a cover letter, vitae, and a list of references. Your cover letter should talk about your relevant teaching and mentoring experiences and your scholarly activity. Please direct all questions to the search committee chair, Dr. Pam Brown, at plkocher@uncg.edu.
Recruitment Range
Commensurate with experience
Org - Department Kinesiology
Job Open Date 08182025
For Best Consideration Date 09262025
Job Close Date Open Until Filled
Yes
FTE 1.000
Type of Appointment Permanent Time Limited Duration Number of Months per Year 9
FLSA ADA Checklist ADA Checklist R for Rare 0-30 O for Occasional 30-60 F for Frequent 60-90 C for Constant 90-100
Physical Effort
Work Environment
Applicant Documents Required
Supplemental Questions
Open Ended Question