Assistant/Associate Professor (Professional Track Faculty) in Kinesiology
- Employer
- University of North Carolina at Greensboro
- Location
- Greensboro, NC
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- Health & Medical, Exercise Science & Kinesiology
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- Tenured & Tenure-Track
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
998425
Functional Title:Assistant/Associate Professor (Professional Track Faculty) in Kinesiology
Position Type:Non-Tenure Stream
Position Eclass:FC - Faculty 9 month Non Leave earn
University Information:UNC Greensboro, located in the Piedmont Triad region of North Carolina, is 1 of only 57 doctoral institutions recognized by the Carnegie Foundation for both higher research activity and community engagement. Founded in 1891 and one of the original three UNC System institutions, UNC Greensboro is one of the most diverse universities in the state with 20,000+ students, and 3,000+ faculty and staff members representing 90+ nationalities. With 17 Division I athletic teams, 85 undergraduate degrees in over 125 areas of study, as well as 74 master’s and 32 doctoral programs, UNC Greensboro is consistently recognized nationally among the top universities for academic excellence and value, with noted strengths in health and wellness, visual and performing arts, nursing, education, and more. For additional information, please visit uncg.edu and follow UNCG on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit:The Kinesiology Department (http://www.uncg.edu/kin/) has 29 full‐time faculty in the sub-disciplines of Athletic Training, Exercise Physiology, Biomechanics, Motor Behavior, Sport & Exercise Psychology, Community Youth Sport Development, and Pedagogical Kinesiology. The Department of Kinesiology is the 4th largest department at UNCG serving over 600 undergraduates and 180 graduate students. The department offers B.S., M.S., M.S.A.T., and Ph.D. degrees, as well as an online Ed.D. Our faculty have a history of excellent teaching, scholarship, and professional service, and the doctoral program was highly ranked in the most recent (2015, 2020) national rankings of doctoral programs in kinesiology. The Applied Sport Psychology program was ranked #8 for Best Sport Psychology Master’s Programs in 2022 by Sports Degrees Online. The department is one of ten departments or programs in the School of Health and Human Sciences (http://www.uncg.edu/hhs/) at UNCG and maintains a strong relationship with UNCG Athletics. The School offers support for both research (https://hhs.uncg.edu/office-of-research/) and instructional technology (https://hhs.uncg.edu/office-of-educational-innovation-and-design/what-we-do/).
Position Summary:The Department of Kinesiology is inviting applications for a 9‐month, professional track (PT) faculty position in Applied Sport and Exercise Psychology at the Assistant/Associate level. This position will provide instruction, training, and supervision for master’s students pursuing non-thesis degrees in Applied Sport Psychology with an emphasis on CMPC certification through the Association for Applied Sport Psychology.
Minimum Qualifications:- Minimum of earned doctoral degree in psychology, kinesiology, or related field.
- Current CMPC by the Association for Applied Sport Psychology (AASP).
- Experience providing direct mental performance skills services.
- Interest and experience teaching undergraduate and/or graduate sport and exercise psychology courses.
- Experience with mentoring and supervising students or professionals in applied sport psychology.
The successful candidate will join faculty and staff at a minority-serving institution committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion (https://kin.uncg.edu/about-us/equity-diversity-inclusion/) and will demonstrate evidence of commitment to teaching/mentoring individuals from diverse racial, socioeconomic, ability, and cultural backgrounds.Tenure Status:
Not on Track
Special Instructions to Applicants:Applications should include
1) A detailed letter of interest, qualifications, and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion;
2) Current curriculum vitae;
3) A list of three references including name, address, email address, and phone number;
4) Two to three recommendation letters.
Competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications
Org #-Department:Kinesiology - 13003
Job Open Date:08/12/2022
For Best Consideration Date:09/06/2022
Open Until Filled:Yes
FTE:1.000
Type of Appointment:Permanent
Number of Months per Year:9
FLSA:Exempt
Physical Effort:Hand Movement-Repetitive Motions - F, Hand Movement-Grasping - O, Holding - O, Finger Dexterity - F, Reading - F, Writing - F, Eye-hand coordination - F, Vision-Color Distinction - F, Vision-Preparing/Analyzing figures - F, Vision-Visual inspection - F, Hearing - F, Talking - F, Standing - O, Sitting - F, Walking - O, Lifting-0-30 lbs. - O, Lifting-30-60 lbs. - R, Pushing/Pulling - R, Climbing-Stairs - R, Bending - R, Squatting - R, Reaching - R
Work Environment:Night/Dark - R, Extreme noise levels - R, Inside - F, Outside - R, Chemical Spills - R
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UNCG at a Glance
Founded in 1891, The University of North Carolina at Greensboro is the largest and most diverse state university in the Piedmont Triad. Standing apart from other universities, the UNCG community is joined together by a shared value: We define excellence not only by the people we attract, but by the meaningful contributions they make.
With more than 19,400 students and 2,500 faculty and staff, UNCG is the largest state university in the Piedmont Triad and has an annual economic impact of more than $1 billion. The campus has grown to include 30 residence halls and 30 academic buildings on 210 acres.
UNCG takes pride in being a learner-centered public research university. The College of Arts & Sciences and seven professional schools offer 79 undergraduate majors, 65 master's programs and 30 doctoral programs.
The university holds two classifications from the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, as a “research university with high research activity” and for “community engagement” in curriculum, outreach and partnerships. More than $35 million in grants and contracts for research and creative activity are awarded to faculty members annually. Among the most prominent of UNCG's research initiatives are the Gateway University Research Park and the Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering. Both are partnerships with North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University.
Globalization of the curriculum has expanded opportunities for international education, through new programs such as the UNC Exchange Program and the Lloyd International Honors College. In addition, innovative signature programs such as Building Entrepreneurial Learning for Life (BELL), Communication Across the Curriculum, Undergraduate Research and Freshman Seminars enhance the student experience.
As a cultural leader, UNCG offers concerts, lectures, dance and theater performances, exhibitions at the internationally known Weatherspoon Art Museum and readings by nationally known authors. In athletics, Spartan teams compete in nine women's and nine men's sports in Division I of the National Collegiate Athletic Association. With ethnic minority students making up 26 percent of the student body, UNCG is the most diverse of the UNC system's historically white campuses.
Although much has changed, some things remain the same. The university motto — “Service” — continues to be a guiding principle put into practice through all aspects of university life.
UNCG Schools and College of Arts & Sciences
The University's Academic Affairs Division consists of seven academic schools, the College of Arts & Sciences, the Graduate School and the Lloyd International Honors College. The names below are the ones currently in use. In some cases, the names have changed since the academic units were founded. The schools and their dates of establishment are: Graduate School 1921-22;College of Arts & Sciences 1969, Lloyd International Honors College 2005, Joint School of Nanoscience & Nanoengineering 2007, Joseph M. Bryan School of Business & Economics 1969, School of Education 1921, School of Health and Human Sciences 2011, School of Music, Theatre and Dance 2010, and School of Nursing 1966.
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UNCG is garnering national attention and awards for its challenging academic programs, supportive environment and engaged community. Take a look at some of our latest accomplishments and meaningful contributions on campus, in the community and around the globe. Curious about more accolades, achievements, our student body, faculty and staff excellence and other signs of our success? Find out more at UNCG Now: http://newsandfeatures.uncg.edu/.
Challenging Academic Programs
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Careers at UNCG
UNCG is committed to the creation of an inclusive, collaborative and responsive university by attracting, retaining and developing a diverse community of talented individuals in support of the university's mission.
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- https://spartantalent.uncg.edu/
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- 336-334-5009
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723 Kenilworth Street
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NC
27402
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