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Position Number
2124
Functional Title
Open Rank Faculty Position in Kinesiology
Position Type
Tenure Stream
Position Eclass
FC - Faculty 9 month Non Leave earn
University Information
Located in North Carolina’s 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 University’s 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 (https://hhs.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 (MS and PhD concentrations in Applied Neuromechanics, Exercise Physiology, Sport & Exercise Psychology, Curriculum and Pedagogy 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 (https://hhssites.uncg.edu/office-of-research/) and instructional technology (https://hhs.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 (EdD) in Kinesiology program. The EdD in KIN is an online cohort-based, interdisciplinary degree program tailored to meet the needs of professionals in kinesiology. Our EdD 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; 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 include teaching, advising, and supervision of dissertations in the EdD program, maintaining an active line of research, and engaging in departmental, professional, and university service activities. The successful candidate is expected to work with the program director to continue to foster a sense of community within the EdD program and facilitate the dissertation process – a major component of this position. Further, all core faculty members of the EdD program are expected to be actively engaged with department activities and to participate in all virtual and in-person EdD activities.
Minimum Qualifications
Tenure, Tenure Track
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 - 13003
Job Open Date
08/18/2025
For Best Consideration Date
09/26/2025
Open Until Filled
Yes
Fte
1.000
Type Of Appointment
Permanent
Number Of Months Per Year
9
Physical Effort
Hand Movement-Repetitive Motions - o, Hand Movement-Grasping - o, Holding - o, Reading - F, Writing - F, Hearing - F, Talking - F, Standing - O, Sitting - O, Walking - O
2124
Functional Title
Open Rank Faculty Position in Kinesiology
Position Type
Tenure Stream
Position Eclass
FC - Faculty 9 month Non Leave earn
University Information
Located in North Carolina’s 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 University’s 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 (https://hhs.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 (MS and PhD concentrations in Applied Neuromechanics, Exercise Physiology, Sport & Exercise Psychology, Curriculum and Pedagogy 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 (https://hhssites.uncg.edu/office-of-research/) and instructional technology (https://hhs.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 (EdD) in Kinesiology program. The EdD in KIN is an online cohort-based, interdisciplinary degree program tailored to meet the needs of professionals in kinesiology. Our EdD 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; 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 include teaching, advising, and supervision of dissertations in the EdD program, maintaining an active line of research, and engaging in departmental, professional, and university service activities. The successful candidate is expected to work with the program director to continue to foster a sense of community within the EdD program and facilitate the dissertation process – a major component of this position. Further, all core faculty members of the EdD program are expected to be actively engaged with department activities and to participate in all virtual and in-person EdD activities.
Minimum Qualifications
- The candidate should demonstrate the skills and potential for teaching and mentoring doctoral students focused on professional scholarship and practice from an applied, interdisciplinary perspective.
- The candidate should also have a demonstrated record of nationally recognized scholarship (full or associate professor) or potential for establishing a prominent line of scholarship (assistant professor).
- The candidate must hold an earned doctorate degree in kinesiology or related area.
- Candidates should bring a broad perspective of the field to support the EdD students and to expand on the expertise of the current program faculty.
- Individuals with one or more of the following additional qualifications are encouraged to apply: experience with survey or experimental methods, as well as action-oriented or community engaged research methods in kinesiology; experience mentoring doctoral students and/or kinesiology practitioners; experience teaching online courses.
Tenure, Tenure Track
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 - 13003
Job Open Date
08/18/2025
For Best Consideration Date
09/26/2025
Open Until Filled
Yes
Fte
1.000
Type Of Appointment
Permanent
Number Of Months Per Year
9
Physical Effort
Hand Movement-Repetitive Motions - o, Hand Movement-Grasping - o, Holding - o, Reading - F, Writing - F, Hearing - F, Talking - F, Standing - O, Sitting - O, Walking - O