Academic Professional Assistant/Associate Professor Physical Activity Instructional Program Coo[...]

The University of North Carolina at Greensboro; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of North Carolina at Greensboro invites applications for an Academic Professional Track Assistant/Associate Professor to serve as the Physical Activity Instructional Program Coordinator in the Department of Kinesiology. This is a 9-month appointment with the potential to teach summer classes.

Academic Professional Track ranks range from Assistant to Professor, with a focus on teaching and other professional responsibilities. Appointments are renewable.

Qualifications

• Doctorate in kinesiology or a related field required.
• Experience teaching in a university kinesiology program.
• Ability to coordinate academic programs and supervise staff.

Responsibilities

• Teaching departmental courses (e.g., Strength Training and Conditioning, Lifetime Wellness, Physical Activity Instruction, Exercise Prescription) and physical activity courses.
• Coordination of the physical activity instructional program (e.g., scheduling, equipment management).
• Onboarding, training, and supervision of roughly 12-15 graduate assistants teaching physical activity courses in the department at the beginning of the fall semester.
• Advising undergraduate students with semester course selections and planning their path to graduation.
• Engagement in departmental, university, and community service is expected. In particular, the candidate is expected to develop strong working relationships with other physical activity-related entities across the University (e.g., athletics, campus recreation, student and employee wellness programs).

Skills

Teaching

Program coordination

Student supervision

Education

Doctorate in kinesiology or related field

Job description

Position Summary

We are seeking an Academic Professional Track Assistant/Associate Professor to serve as the Physical Activity Instructional Program Coordinator for the Department of Kinesiology. This is a 9‑month appointment with the potential to teach summer classes. The Academic Professional Track offers non‑tenured rankings of Assistant Professor through Professor, with an emphasis on teaching and other professional responsibilities. Appointments are renewable.

Responsibilities

• Teaching departmental courses (e.g., Strength Training and Conditioning, Lifetime Wellness, Physical Activity Instruction, Exercise Prescription) and physical activity courses.
• Coordination of the physical activity instructional program (e.g., scheduling, equipment management).
• Onboarding, training, and supervision of roughly 12‑15 graduate assistants teaching physical activity courses in the department at the beginning of the fall semester.
• Advising undergraduate students with semester course selections and planning their path to graduation.
• Engagement in departmental, university, and community service is expected. In particular, the candidate is expected to develop strong working relationships with other physical activity‑related entities across the University (e.g., athletics, campus recreation, student and employee wellness programs).

Minimum Qualifications

• The candidate must hold a doctorate degree in kinesiology or related area.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience organizing and promoting community‑ and/or institution‑based physical activity programs is preferred.
• Special consideration may be given to individuals who can teach human anatomy/physiology as well as those with certifications from the American College of Sports Medicine, National Strength and Conditioning Association, and/or other reputable fitness‑oriented organizations.