Associate Professor
Full Time
North Carolina
Posted Just posted
Job description
Posting Information
Department
Exercise and Sport Science - 318600
Posting Open Date
12/14/2022
Application Deadline
Open Until Filled
Yes
Position Type
Permanent Faculty
Working Title
Open Rank - Fixed Term Teaching Assistant/Associate Professor - Non-Tenure Track
Appointment Type
Fixed Term Faculty
Vacancy ID
FAC0004377
Full-time/Part-time
Full-Time Permanent
Hours per week
40
FTE
1
Position Location
North Carolina, US
Hiring Range
Commensurate with experience
Proposed Start Date
07/01/2023
Position Information
Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a major research university in the University of North Carolina System with student enrollment exceeding 29,000 students. The Department of Exercise and Sport Science (exss.unc.edu) supports an undergraduate program of over 1,400 undergraduate majors with three specialization areas (Exercise and Sport Science, Fitness Professional, Sport Administration); a Master of Arts graduate program enrolling ~60 students also with three specializations (Athletic Training, Exercise Physiology, Sport Administration); and a doctoral program in Human Movement Science in partnership with the UNC-CH School of Medicine (hmsc.unc.edu). The mission of the Department of Exercise and Sport Science (EXSS) is to discover, create and promote knowledge of human movement to improve the quality of life of individuals and society. The mission of EXSS is further enhanced through interdisciplinary cooperation and departmental faculty securing competitive extramural funding in the form of contracts and grants. These endeavors enable the department to advance knowledge and thus serve the state and nation.
The teaching, research, and service efforts of the EXSS Department are supported by an outstanding faculty and staff, which currently includes: 33 full-time faculty (plus 6 new hires starting July 1), 9 part-time (fixed term) faculty, 20 joint appointment / adjunct faculty, 8 emeritus faculty, 25 full-time EXSS staff members, and 16 full-time Campus Recreation staff members.
The teaching, research, and service efforts of the EXSS Department are supported by an outstanding faculty and staff, which currently includes: 33 full-time faculty (plus 6 new hires starting July 1), 9 part-time (fixed term) faculty, 20 joint appointment / adjunct faculty, 8 emeritus faculty, 25 full-time EXSS staff members, and 16 full-time Campus Recreation staff members.
Position Summary
- Fixed Term Faculty (Teaching Assistant/Associate Professor – Non-Tenure Track)
- Serve as director of experiential education for undergraduate students in Exercise and Sport Science within the Ideas in Action curriculum https://ideasinaction.unc.edu/reflection-integration/high-impact-experience/
o Manage and mentor students in their professional development to secure experiential education
- Develop and teach a course that focuses on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Health, Physical Activity and Sport for students from diverse life experiences and learning styles in the Exercise and Sport Science department
- May teach additional courses related to leadership and coaching education
- Participate in departmental and university service and governance functions.
- Opportunity for professional and research mentoring of undergraduate and graduate students.
- Perform other responsibilities and duties as may be assigned by the Chair of the Department.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
- A master’s degree in Exercise and Sport Science, Public Health, Psychology, Sociology, Sport Administration or related field and significant experience
- Demonstrated collegiate-level teaching and mentoring experience required
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
- A doctoral degree in Exercise and Sport Science, Public Health, Psychology, Sociology, Sport Administration or related field is preferred. ABD will be considered.
- Experience coordinating internships and/or experiential education preferred
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills preferred
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities
This position is designated as a Campus Security Authority in accordance with the Clery Act. This position will be required to report Clery crimes to the Clery Compliance Manager and complete annual training about reporting responsibilities.
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