Assistant Professor - Strength & Conditioning

The Department of Applied Physiology, Health, and Clinical Sciences ( APHCS; aphcs.charlotte.edu) is a dynamic unit with an interdisciplinary focus. It is one of four academic units within the College of Health and Human Services. Our programs include: B.S. in Exercise Science ( CAAHEP-accredited) with concentrations in health and fitness, pre-professional, and strength and conditioning ( CASCE-accredited); B.S. in Sports Analytics; M.S. in Kinesiology consisting of an Applied Physiology Concentration (research focus), a CAAHEP-accredited clinical exercise physiology concentration, and a strength and conditioning concentration; M.S. in Athletic Training ( CAATE-accredited); B.S. in Respiratory Therapy; and M.S. in Respiratory Care (CoARC-accredited). Additionally, the Department has faculty affiliated with Ph.D. Programs in Biology, Data Sciences, and Health Services Research.

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte recognizes the differentiation of mission, goals, and objectives inherent in the diversity of disciplines represented by its colleges and departments. Thus, the Job Responsibilities and Essential Functions for Tenured and Tenure Track Faculty should be interpreted in the context of the related departmental and collegiate goals.
Teaching, Advising, Curriculum and Instructional Development - Faculty responsibilities and essential functions with respect to teaching may include but are not limited to: subject matter competence, course design, course presentation, advising and consultation, directing student research, curriculum and instructional development, and grading student work.
Scholarly Research, Creative, and Other Professional Activities - All tenured and tenure-track faculty are expected to participate in expanding the knowledge base of their academic field by conducting research or engaging in other creative activities as appropriate to the faculty member's discipline. Faculty responsibilities and essential functions with respect to research may include but are not limited to: research/creative activity that generates new knowledge and/or synthesizes and/or integrates existing knowledge, publication, an on-going agenda for research, scholarly, and creative activity, and are expected to seek extramural support for their work.
Service to University, the Public, and the Profession - All tenured and tenure-track faculty are expected to engage in a program of service appropriate to their discipline. Faculty responsibilities and essential functions with respect to service may include but are not limited to: service to the administration and governance of the University, public service, and service to the profession.

To view the complete Job Responsibilities and Essential Functions for Tenured and Tenure-Track Faculty document visit our website: https://provost.charlotte.edu/academic-budget-hr/academic-personnel-procedures-handbook/

Candidates must demonstrate the ability to conduct and publish original research and the potential to secure extramural funding to support their research agenda. The ideal candidate must also demonstrate the potential to provide excellent instruction across the BS and MS Strength and Conditioning curricula, as well as other areas in the undergraduate Exercise Science or MS in Kinesiology programs, as assigned.

UNC Charlotte gives primary consideration to the earned doctorate or terminal degree in the teaching discipline or a related discipline.

Current Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist ( CSCS) credential through the National Strength and Conditioning Association ( NSCA).

Hiring is subject to budget availability.

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte is committed to equality of educational and employment opportunity and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees based on any protected status.

The person selected for this position will be subject to a criminal background check and will be required to submit an official transcript of their highest earned degree.

To inquire about the position, please contact Dr. Darnell Clark, Search Committee Chair, at dclark74@charlotte.edu.