Assistant/Associate Professor of Kinesiology Freelance

Primary Purpose of Position

The Department of Kinesiology, within
the Hairston College of Health and Human Sciences at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, is seeking an
assistant/associate professor whose teaching and scholarly research agenda is broadly aligned with the Kinesiology
sub-disciplines.

The ideal candidate will be expected to: (i) establish and sustain a externally-funded research program in their
field of expertise; (ii) produce a strong record of scholarly publications; (iii) incorporate modern pedagogical skills in teaching
Kinesiology courses to undergraduate and graduate students; (iv) supervise and support Kinesiology student projects; and (vi) provide
service to the Department of Kinesiology, the college and university as well as to appropriate community and professional organizations.
This is a 9-month, tenure-track position.

Primary Function of Organizational Unit

N.C. A&T is a public,
land-grant, doctoral research institution and has been the largest historically Black university in the country for the past decade. With an
enrollment of 14,311 students in Fall 2024, the university offers 59 undergraduate degree programs, 36 master’s programs, and 12 doctoral
programs. It is America’s top producer of Black graduates in Engineering and Agricultural Science bachelor’s programs, as well as a top five
producer in numerous additional disciplines, including Liberal Arts and Communications/Journalism. It also ranks no. 3 in master’s degrees
awarded to Black graduates in Engineering Technologies and Related Fields, no. 4 in master’s degrees in Engineering, and no. 11 best
business school for women in the nation.

Nationally recognized for its leadership and excellence in STEM education and research, N.C.
A&T is classified as “R2-High Research Activity” in the Carnegie Classifications and is poised to achieve “R1-Very High Research Activity”
status. It also holds Carnegie’s earned credential in Community Engagement and the Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities (APLU)
Innovation and Economic Prosperity designation. With an annual economic impact of $2.4 billion, N.C. A&T plays a vital role as a
higher-education economic driver in North Carolina’s Piedmont Triad region and across a state that is ranked No. 1 in the nation for the
second straight year as “best for business” by the CNBC financial network.

The John R. and Kathy R. Hairston College of Health and
Human Sciences (HCHHS) comprises six departments and the School of Nursing. The HCHHS offers the following undergraduate degree programs;
Communication Sciences and Disorders, Health Services Management, Kinesiology, Nursing, Psychology, Social Work, and Sociology. At the
graduate level, HCHHS offers four graduate degree programs including the Masters in Physician Assistant Studies (PA program), Master of
Social Work (MSW), Master of Science in Health Psychology and PhD in Social Work, PhD in Applied Psychology, and Doctor of Nurse Practice
(DNP). The HCHHS is also home to the Center of Excellence in Integrative Health Disparities and Equity Research (CIHDER), a hub for
multidisciplinary research and community engagement efforts to alleviate health inequities. The HCHHS capitalizes on the synergistic
relationships between these departments to develop advanced academic programming, enhance the mentoring of trainees, and conduct
collaborative multidisciplinary research and scholastic activity.

The Department of Kinesiology is one of the largest departments on
campus with current enrollment of approximately 700 students. The Department of Kinesiology trains evidence-based professionals, meeting the
needs of people who are apparently healthy, at risk, and with known disease(s). The Kinesiology faculty possess a wide depth of knowledge in
areas such as physical therapy, exercise science, adaptive physical education, sports management, recreation and leisure studies, exercise
immunology, health and wellness, nutrition and community health. We currently offer a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Kinesiology with
three concentraion (1) Exercise Science (2) Recreation Sport Management and (3) Preprofessional Study. Kinesiology graduates are prepared to
pursue entry level positions within the sport and recreation management, rehabilitation, recreation, and healthcare fields. The Kinesiology
degree also prepares students who desire to pursue advanced graduate degrees in disciplines such as athletic training, physical therapy,
sport management, public health, occupational therapy, recreation and leisure studies and more

Minimum
Requirements

PhD in a Kinesiology or related discipline by the anticipated date of appointment (ABD’s will be
considered)

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education
* Established record of scholarship
as evidenced by a strong publication record
* Proven teaching record in Kinesiology related disciplines
* Evidence of student advising
and mentoring
* Postdoctoral training
* Commitment to advancing the academic and professional success of historically underrepresented
populations in Kinesiology related fields

Is this position eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with
university and state policies.
On-site (Employees are primarily in the office and/or have a critical job requirement that
requires dedicated office space on-site)

Position Number: 007646

Recruitment Salary
Range
Commensurate with education and experience

FLSA: Exempt

Appointment Type:
Permanent – Full-time

Tenure Track: Yes

Organizational Division:
Kinesiology

Organizational Location: College of Health and Human Sciences

Organizational
Unit: Kinesiology

Posting Number: EPA2426

Open Date: 11/14/2024

Open
Until Filled: Yes

Date Position Available: August 2025

Special Instructions to
Applicant

You must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. Resumes will not be
accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD 214 form. Certificate of
Release or Discharge from Active Duty with your application during the process of applying to the job posting. Final candidates are subject
to criminal and sex offender background checks. North Carolina A&T State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all
employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. North Carolina A&T State
University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. No one who applies or seeks employment will be denied admission to or
employment at North Carolina A&T State University on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition,
veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or sexual orientation and sexual identity.

Employee Benefits
available to NC A & T permanent employees include the following and more;

• Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave for Eligible
  Employees
• Community Service Leave
• Blue Cross Blue Shield of NC – Health Benefits
• NCFlex – Vision, Dental, Flexible
  Spending Account, Life Insurance and more
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Teachers and State Employees Retirement System
  (TSERS)
• Optional Supplemental Plans – 401k, 403b, 457b and 457
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Campus Recreation
  Center Discount
• University Bookstore Discount
• and more

This position may be eligible for a remote or
hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies. N.C. A&T employees are generally required to reside in North
Carolina, within a 2-hour commuting distance of their assigned duty station.

Quick Link
https://jobs.ncat.edu/postings/34996