"Academic Professional Assistant/Associate Professor Physical Activity Instructional Program Coord."

We are seeking a colleague to facilitate and coordinate the physical activity instruction program within the Department of Kinesiology and across the UNCG campus. Typical duties include:

• Teaching departmental courses (e.g., Strength Training and Conditioning, Lifetime Wellness, Physical Activity Instruction, Exercise Prescription) and physical activity courses.
• Coordination of the physical activity instructional program (e.g., scheduling, equipment management).
• Onboarding, training, and supervision of roughly 12-15 graduate assistants teaching physical activity courses in the department at the beginning of the fall semester.
• Advising undergraduate students with semester course selections and planning their path to graduation.
• Engagement in departmental, university, and community service is expected. In particular, the candidate is expected to develop strong working relationships with other physical activity-related entities across the University (e.g., athletics, campus recreation, student and employee wellness programs).

Minimum Qualifications:

• The candidate must hold a doctorate degree in kinesiology or related area.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience organizing and promoting community- and/or institution-based physical activity programs is preferred.
• Special consideration may be given to individuals who can teach human anatomy/physiology as well as those with certifications from the American College of Sports Medicine, National Strength and Conditioning Association, and/or other reputable fitness-oriented organizations.

Please submit a cover letter, vita, and a description of relevant teaching experiences and teaching philosophy/approach (up to 2 pages in length), along with a list of four references (i.e., name, position/relationship to applicant, address, e-mail address, and telephone number). Please direct all questions to the search committee chair, Dr. Donna Duffy at dmduffy@uncg.edu