Academic Professional Assistant​/Associate Professor Physical Activity Instructional Program Coo

Academic Professional Assistant/Associate Professor Physical Activity Instructional Program Coordinator

Location:

UNC Greensboro, North Carolina. University: UNC Greensboro, a public research university in Greensboro, North Carolina.

UNC Greensboro is a diverse, learner‑centered public research university with 18,000 students, recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability.

The Kinesiology Department has 27 full‑time faculty in Applied Neuromechanics, Athletic Training, Exercise Physiology, Sport & Exercise Psychology, Pedagogical Kinesiology, and Sports Medicine. It offers B.S., M.S., M.S.A.T., and Ph.D. degrees and an online Ed.D. and M.S. in Sport and Exercise Psychology.

We are seeking an Academic Professional Track Assistant/Associate Professor to serve as the Physical Activity Instructional Program Coordinator for the Department of Kinesiology. This 9‑month appointment, with potential to teach summer classes, is renewable and emphasizes teaching and professional responsibilities.

• Teaching departmental courses such as Strength Training and Conditioning, Lifetime Wellness, Physical Activity Instruction, and Exercise Prescription.
• Coordinating the physical activity instructional program, including scheduling and equipment management.
• Onboarding, training, and supervising roughly 12‑15 graduate assistants teaching physical activity courses at the beginning of the fall semester.
• Advising undergraduate students with semester course selections and planning their path to graduation.
• Engagement in departmental, university, and community service is expected. The candidate is expected to develop strong working relationships with other physical activity‑related entities across the University (e.g., athletics, campus recreation, student and employee wellness programs).

• Candidate must hold a doctorate degree in kinesiology or related area.

• Experience organizing and promoting community‑ and/or institution‑based physical activity programs.
• Special consideration may be given to individuals who can teach human anatomy/physiology as well as those with certifications from the American College of Sports Medicine, National Strength and Conditioning Association, and/or other reputable fitness‑oriented organizations.

Not on Track

Please submit a cover letter, vita, and a description of relevant teaching experiences and teaching philosophy/approach (up to 2 pages in length), along with a list of four references (name, position/relationship to applicant, address, e‑mail address, and telephone number). Please direct all questions to the search committee chair, Dr. Donna Duffy at dmduffy.

Commensurate with experience

Job Open Date: 10/13/2025, For Best Consideration Date: 11/03/2025, Open Until Filled:
Yes, FTE: 1.0, Number of Months Per Year: 9, Physical Effort:
Hand movement repetitive motions, hand movement grasping, holding, finger dexterity, reading, writing, hearing, talking, standing, sitting, walking.

Org #: 13003, Department:
Kinesiology