Assistant Professor - Kinesiology

Job Title:

Assistant Professor - Kinesiology

Location:

UNG-Dahlonega, GA

Regular/Temporary:
Regular

Full/Part Time:
Full-Time

Job

Located in the fastest-growing region of the state, the University of North Georgia is a multi-campus university with an enrollment of over 20,000 students, making it one of the largest institutions in the University System of Georgia. UNG is focused on a mission of educational excellence, leadership development and community engagement opportunities that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society.

Through a variety of educational pathways that provide access and range from certificates and associate degrees to a professional doctoral program, UNG is responsive to regional education and economic development needs. Federally designated as a senior military college, one of the university's signature leadership programs is its 800-member Corps of Cadets on UNG's Dahlonega Campus.

The Kinesiology Department in the College of Health and Wellness at the University of North Georgia (UNG) is currently accepting applications for two tenure-track assistant professor positions to teach in the areas of kinesiology, exercise science, and health and fitness on the Dahlonega Campus. The anticipated start date is January 04, 2027, but an August start date will also be considered.

The position is a 10-month appointment.

• Teach at least 12 credit hours per semester (fall/spring) in the undergraduate and/or graduate programs
• Advise undergraduate and/or graduate students
• Contribute to service at the departmental, college, university, and professional levels
• Demonstrate a commitment to a research agenda and the production of scholarship/research
• Collaborate with Department of Kinesiology, College of Health and Wellness, and institutional faculty to foster student and program success

• Contemporary knowledge of teaching and learning practices
• Contemporary knowledge of theoretical and applied concepts in a kinesiology-related field
• Ability to work effectively and collegially with peers within the department, College, and across campuses and programs
• Ability to work cooperatively with others

• An earned doctorate in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Exercise Physiology or related Kinesiology field
• Teaching and research experience in exercise science, health and fitness or related fields

• Preferred expertise teaching or working in areas such as motor behavior/motor learning, sport or exercise psychology, cardiovascular conditioning, Personal and Public Health, Exercise Epidemiology and Aging, Exercise Leadership, or Sports Nutrition.
• Preferred expertise teaching or working in the field of sports or elite performance (including areas such as strength and conditioning at the college or professional level, formal training in applied sports performance, or consulting).
• Professional certifications and/or licenses in the field of Kinesiology such as CSCS, ACSM-EP, or USAW.

• Resume/Curriculum Vitae, Cover Letter, and Transcripts
• Contact information for three professional references

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards.

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The University of North Georgia, a regional multi-campus institution and premier senior military college, provides a culture of academic excellence in a student-focused environment…