Assistant or Associate Professor

The Department of Applied Physiology, Health, and Clinical Sciences ( APHCS; aphcs.charlotte.edu) is a dynamic unit with an interdisciplinary focus. It is one of four academic units within the College of Health and Human Services. Our programs include: B.S. in Exercise Science ( CAAHEP-accredited) with concentrations in health and fitness, pre-professional, and strength and conditioning ( CASCE-accredited); B.S. in Sports Analytics; M.S. in Kinesiology consisting of an Applied Physiology Concentration (research focus), a CAAHEP-accredited clinical exercise physiology concentration, and a CASCE-accredited strength and conditioning concentration; M.S. in Athletic Training ( CAATE-accredited); B.S. in Respiratory Therapy; and M.S. in Respiratory Care (CoARC-accredited). Additionally, the Department has faculty affiliated with Ph.D. Programs in Biology, Data Sciences, and Health Services Research.

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/

Candidates will conduct and publish original research and seek funding to support their research agenda. Candidates will provide excellent instruction across the BS in Exercise Science and/or MS in Kinesiology curricula. Candidates may also have the opportunity to teach in other APHCS program areas based on expertise. Candidates are expected to mentor undergraduate and/or graduate students through varied opportunities (Honors projects, thesis/dissertation research, community engagement, workforce development) and serve on unit, College, University, and/or professional initiatives.

UNC Charlotte gives primary consideration to the earned doctorate or terminal degree in the teaching discipline or a related discipline.

A doctoral degree in Exercise Physiology, Kinesiology, Exercise Science, Rehabilitation Sciences, or related discipline. A focused agenda for independent research in exercise physiology 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 involvement ACSM or related professional associations are ideal.

Required Documents (identify what is required): Applications must be submitted online at https://jobs.charlotte.edu/postings/002587 . 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.

Questions: To inquire about the position, please contact Dr. Susan Arthur, Search Committee Chair, at sarthur8@charlotte.edu . Review of Applications will begin on February 9, 2026 and continue until the position is filled.

To inquire about the position, please contact Dr. Susan Arthur, Search Committee Chair, at sarthur8@charlotte.edu.