The University of North Carolina is hiring: Assistant Professor - Strength & Con

Assistant Professor - Strength & Conditioning

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

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.

Position Information

Position Number

003724

Working Title

Assistant Professor - Strength & Conditioning

Classification Title

9-Mo Tenure-Track/ Tenured Faculty

College

College of Health & Human Services (Col)

Department

Applied Physiology, Health, and Clinical Sciences

Position Designation

Faculty

Employment Type

Permanent - Full-time

Months per year

9

Description of Work

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/

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

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.

Preferred Education, Skills and Experience

• A doctoral degree in Kinesiology, Strength & Conditioning, Athletic Training, Exercise Science, Rehabilitation Sciences, or related discipline.
• A focused agenda for independent research in strength & conditioning, human performance, sports analytics, biomechanics, or a related discipline, with an excellent potential to obtain extramural research support.
• Research focus that contributes to and/or expands upon the current research interests of the department.
• Experience in teaching at the university level and a commitment to relating Kinesiology programs to workforce development are required.
• Experience in laboratory‑based and applied instruction in strength and conditioning or human performance, with additional background in tactical, team sport, personal training, or private sector settings
• A record of professional leadership and service in organizations such as the NSCA or ACSM.

Necessary Licenses/Certifications

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

Special Notes to Applicants

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.

Job Open Date

12/17/2025

Job Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Date Review of Applications will Begin

01/19/2026

Proposed Hire Date

08/10/2026

Contact Information

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

Posting Specific Questions

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• How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
  • UNC Charlotte Website
  • HERC Job Board
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  • Personal Referral
  • Other
• Where did you learn about this posting? (Open Ended Question)

Required Documents

• Cover Letter / Letter of Interest
• Curriculum Vitae
• Statement of Research, Teaching & Leadership
• Research Interest Statement
• Contact Information for References

Optional Documents

No optional documents are specified.

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