Lecturer or Teaching Assistant Professor - Kinesiology (Hickory)

Appalachian State University; Boone (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Appalachian State University in Boone, NC, seeks a Lecturer or Teaching Assistant Professor of Kinesiology for the Hickory Campus. The position includes a 3:3 teaching load and duties as Program Director for the exercise science concentration on the Hickory Campus.

Successful candidates will have an earned master's or doctoral degree in Kinesiology, demonstrate teaching ability at the undergraduate level, and show a commitment to student mentoring and service to the university and community.

Qualifications

• Earned Master's degree or Doctoral degree in Kinesiology or a closely related discipline.
• Demonstrated potential to provide effective teaching at the undergraduate level across the Kinesiology curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Teach a 3:3 workload at the Hickory Campus and serve as Program Director for the exercise science concentration.
• Collaborate with department and campus leadership on curriculum implementation, scheduling, and resource needs.
• Support program recruitment, advising, and student success at the Hickory Campus.

Skills

Kinesiology

Teaching

Student mentorship

Exercise physiology

Strength & conditioning

Education

Master's or Doctoral in Kinesiology

Job description

Lecturer or Teaching Assistant Professor - Kinesiology(Hickory)

Tenure Status: Non-Tenure Track

Department: Kinesiology - 273200

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.
• Demonstrated potential to provide effective teaching at the undergraduate level across the Kinesiology curriculum.

Areas of Interest (No Minimum Level Required)

• Demonstrated teaching expertise in one or more areas of Kinesiology, including exercise physiology, exercise prescription, theoretical/practical aspects of strength and conditioning, and sport nutrition.
• Evidence of ability to advise and mentor students.
• Evidence of service to the university, community, and/or professional organizations.

License/Certification Required

N/A

Description of the Department or Unit

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 3,900 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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsibilities include teaching a 3:3 workload in the new undergraduate exercise science concentration, on Appalachian State University's Hickory Campus. This position also requires serving as Program Director for the exercise science concentration on the Hickory Campus. Teaching and administrative responsibilities will be allocated through the department's faculty workload process.
• Reporting to the Department Chair, the Program Director may oversee daily academic operations and support student success and program quality at the Hickory Campus. Duties may include collaborating with department and campus leadership on curriculum implementation, semester course scheduling, faculty workload recommendations, and instructional resource needs. The position may also support program recruitment and enrollment growth through local outreach, community partnerships, open houses, and orientation activities, while partnering with university advising and student support offices to assist students with registration, academic policies, and timely degree completion.
• The position requires travel to the Boone Campus for departmental meetings, functions, and other activities as needed or required by the department. Teaching assignments may also include courses at the Boone Campus or online based on the departmental needs.
• Additional responsibilities include participating in service activities for the department, college, university, community, and professional organizations.

Proposed Date of Hire:

08/09/2027

Suggested Salary Range:

Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Closing Date:

11/22/2026

Open Until Filled:

No

Evaluation of Applications Begins:

11/15/2026

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