Assistant Professor-Tenure Track - Appalachian State University

NAKHE; Boone, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Appalachian State University in Boone, NC invites applications for an Assistant Professor-Tenure Track in Kinesiology. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses (3:3 load), develop an active independent research agenda, and participate in service activities for the department, university, and community.

Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in Kinesiology or a related field, with ABD considered under specific conditions.

Qualifications

• Earned Ph.D. in Kinesiology or a closely related discipline.
• ABD with reduction in rank and salary: ABD will be considered with conditions as described in the posting.
• Demonstrated potential to provide effective teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses (3:3 load).
• Maintain an active independent research program in the discipline.
• Engage in service to the department, university, and professional organizations; mentor students.

Skills

Teaching

Research

Mentoring

Service

Education

PhD in Kinesiology

ABD considerations with restrictions

Job description

Assistant Professor-Tenure Track - Appalachian State University

State: Boone , NC
Position: Assistant Professor-Tenure Track
Deadline: December 31, 2026

Job Description / Duties

Teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in the Kinesiology program (typically includes a 3:3 teaching load). Conducting and maintaining an active independent line of research in the discipline. Participating in service activities for the department, university, community, and professional organizations. Mentoring undergraduate and graduate students in research and scholarly activities.

Qualifications / Required Skills

Earned Ph.D. 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. Demonstrated potential to provide effective teaching at the undergraduate and graduate level. Record of scholarly productivity in Kinesiology or related discipline.

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.

Additional Information

Review of applicants will begin October 1, 2026.
Areas of interest and preferred qualifications

1. 1) Demonstrated teaching expertise in one or more of the following areas: Exercise physiology, exercise prescription, sport and exercise nutrition, human anatomy and physiology, exercise psychology, behavior change, data analysis, and/or research methods
2. 2) CEP, EP, CSCS, CPSS, CMPC or other relevant credential
3. 3) A clearly articulated and impactful and fundable research agenda
4. 4) Evidence of ability to mentor students in scholarly endeavors and career advancement
5. 5) Evidence of service to the university, community, and/or professional organizations
6. 6) Evidence of post graduate education experience (postdoctoral or other professional)

Employer Profile

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.

The Department of Kinesiology 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.