Assistant/Associate Professor - Kinesiology Sport Management

Position Information

Working Title: Assistant/Associate Professor - Kinesiology Sport Management

Position Number:

Recruitment Salary Range: commensurate with education and experience

FLSA: Exempt

Appointment Type: Permanent - Full-time

Tenure Track: Yes

FTE: 40 hours/week, 9 months

Organizational Division: Kinesiology

Organizational Location: College of Health and Human Sciences

Organizational Unit: Kinesiology

Note: This is a 9-month, tenure-track position. The final rank will be determined by the selected candidate’s qualifications.

Work Arrangement: 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).

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 recreation and/or sport management. The primary purpose of this role is to provide student centered teaching and clinical instruction of undergraduate level courses. Faculty in this role will provide student advising, student mentoring and recruitment, curriculum development, engage in program assessment/accreditation-related procedures. The ideal candidate will have training and experience in working in a dynamic Kinesiology Department whose scholarly research agenda is in alignment with recreation and/or sport management. This candidate will be expected to: (i) establish and sustain a strong externally-funded research program in their field of expertise; (ii) produce an excellent record of scholarly publications; (iii) incorporate modern pedagogical skills in kinesiology courses to undergraduate and graduate courses; (iv) supervise and support kinesiology students in independent research projects; and (vi) provide service to the Department of Kinesiology, the College and University as well as to appropriate community and professional organizations.

Primary Function of Organizational Unit

North Carolina A & T State University is a public land grant high research institution that is committed to teaching and learning, scholarly and creative research, and effective engagement and public service. As the largest HBCU in the nation, our enrollment is nearly 14,000 students and our workforce include over 2,000 employees. North Carolina A&T State University offers over 90 degrees programs at the bachelors, master's, and doctoral levels through eight academic colleges. The University is one of the sixteen constituent units of the University of North Carolina (UNC) and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS). The strategic vision, preeminence 2030, focuses the University on interdisciplinary scholarly activities in a learner-centered environment.

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 concentrations: (1) Exercise Science, (2) Recreation Sport Management, and (3) Preprofessional. 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

A minimum of a PhD in a Kinesiology or related discipline by the anticipated date of appointment (ABDs will be considered, but a PhD must be awarded and showing on the transcript before the hiring date).

Ability to establish and sustain a strong research enterprise, and have pedagogical skills to teach in areas relevant to Recreation and Sport Management.

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education

• Prior teaching experience in baccalaureate and/or graduate Kinesiology programs
• Postdoctoral training
• Evidence of student advisement and training
• Strong commitment to promoting and enhancing inclusiveness, collaboration and diversity in alignment with the University’s commitment to maintaining and enhancing a diverse environment
• Expertise sport business analytics and business intelligence
• NIL related policy and management

Required License or Certification

None specified.

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
• Aetna - State Health Benefits of North Carolina
• 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

Equal Opportunity and Diversity Statement

North Carolina A&T State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affi­mative 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.