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Posted: 19-Dec-25

Location: Charlotte, North Carolina

Type: Full-time

Categories:

Academic/Faculty Academic/Faculty - Faculty

Sector:

Collegiate Sports

Assistant Professor (Tenure-Track) in Strength & Conditioning

Position: The University of North Carolina Charlotte invites applications and nominations for an Assistant Professor (Tenure-Track) in Strength & Conditioning in the Department of Applied Physiology, Health, and Clinical Sciences. This is a nine-month position with summer teaching opportunities and start date of August 10, 2026.

Description of Work: The Assistant Professor in Strength & Conditioning will teach courses within the undergraduate Exercise Science and/or graduate Kinesiology programs, with priority being given to the Strength and Conditioning concentrations within each program. The faculty member will additionally provide service to the department and contribute to research in strength & conditioning and/or human performance.

Essential Duties & 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 master's of science in Kinesiology programs, as assigned.

Required Qualifications & Competencies: 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) is required.

Ideal Candidates: Candidates with 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. The ideal candidate’s research focus will contribute to and/or expand 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 and a record of professional leadership and service in organizations such as the NSCA or ACSM.

Highlights of the Position: The Department of Applied Physiology, Health, and Clinical Sciences partners with collegiate and professional sport organizations as well as an expansive health care sector throughout the Charlotte region. The institution serves 32,000 students and the Department has exceptional on- and off-campus collaborators including the School of Data Sciences.

Required Documents: Applications must be submitted online at https://jobs.charlotte.edu/postings/65661 The application package must include (1) Cover letter, (2) CV, (3) 1-page Teaching Philosophy, (4) 1-page Research Statement, (5) Names and contact information of at least three references. 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.

Questions: To inquire about the position, please contact Dr. Darnell Clark, Search Committee Chair, at dclark74@charlotte.edu. Review of Applications will begin on January 19, 2026 and continue until the position is filled. Hiring is subject to budget availability.

Salary: Salary will be competitive and commensurate with experience.

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