Assistant Professor

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Tenure Status Tenure Track Provide Rank Assistant Position Number 095371 VISA Sponsorship? VISA sponsorship is available for this position. All candidates must be eligible to work and live in the U.S. Department Kinesiology - 273200 Working Location (City, State) Boone, North Carolina

Position Summary Information

Minimum Qualifications Earned Ph.D. in Kinesiology or a closely related discipline. Candidates whose degree is in a related discipline must demonstrate academic experience to be considered applicable for designation as Kinesiology faculty.

Demonstrated potential to provide effective teaching at the undergraduate and graduate level. Record of scholarly productivity in Kinesiology or related discipline.

Areas of Interest and Preferred Qualifications (No Minimum Level Required)

License/Certification Required N/A Description of the Department or Unit Appalachian State University'sBeaver College of Health Sciences ( BCHS) is transforming the health and quality of lives of individuals, families, and communities through inclusive practices, interprofessional collaboration, and innovation in teaching, scholarship, service, and clinical outreach. The BCHS supports over 3,400 students in ten undergraduate and ten graduate degree programs, organized into seven academic departments with 240 faculty and staff. The programs are located in Boone in the Holmes Convocation Center and the Leon Levine Hall of Health Sciences, the cornerstone of Boone's Wellness District. We also have a clinical presence at the Hickory campus. The college supports the Appalachian Institute for Health and Wellness and has a collaborative partnership with the Wake Forest School of Medicine's Physician Assistant Program and multiple health and human service agencies across the region. Learn more at https: // healthsciences.appstate.edu The Department of Kinesiology comprises nationally accredited and recognized programs including a Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degree in Kinesiology (formerly Exercise Science). The Kinesiology graduate program at App State has a long history of success and prestige in strength & conditioning and clinical exercise physiology. The department features state- of-the-art laboratories and supports faculty with diverse research and practice backgrounds.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in the Kinesiology program (typically includes a 3:3 teaching load). Conducting and maintaining an active independent line of research in the discipline. Participating in service activities for the department, university, community, and professional organizations. Mentoring undergraduate and graduate students in research and scholarly activities. Type of Position Full Time Position Appointment Type 1.0 Number Of Months Per Year 9 months Physical Demands of Position To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Posting Details Information

Suggested Salary Range Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. ABD Consideration: ABD with reduction in rank and salary (see desc. below) ABD Description ABD with reduction in rank and salary: ABD will be considered for this position. Evidence of successful defense of the dissertation must be received by July 31 for a fall hire or November 30 for a spring hire. If confirmation of defense is not provided by the deadline, the candidate will receive a new one-year fixed-term contract and be hired at the rank of Instructor. The candidate's salary will also be reduced to a lower rate commensurate with other full-time instructors in the same department. However, if degree verification is provided before the end of the one-year fixed-term contract, the candidate will be returned to the rank of assistant professor with commensurate compensation beginning July 1 of the following academic year.

No ABD consideration: Only candidates with an earned doctorate or terminal degree from an accredited institution will be considered for the position. Since ABD will not meet the minimum requirements, ABD will not be considered. Special Instructions to Applicants Candidates should submit:

UNC System Code (Section 610(2)) Special Faculty Hires The continued employment of a special faculty member during the term appointment may be made expressly contingent on items such as the continued availability of funding from any source, on enrollment levels, or any other contingency established by the institution. Posting Date 08/31/2026 Closing Date 12/31/2026 Open Until Filled No Evaluation of Applications Begins 10/01/2026 Search Chair Name Kevin Zwetsloot Search Chair Email [email protected] Quick Link https: // appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/55799 Posting Number FA00599P

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