"Teaching Assistant or Associate Professor, Kinesiology"

Purpose of Position

The department of Education, Health, and Behavior Studies at the University of North Dakota is seeking a Teaching Assistant or Associate Professor of Kinesiology. This is a 9-month, non-tenure-track position contingent on availability of funding.

The Kinesiology Programs are housed in the Department of Education, Health, and Behavior Studies (EHBS) in the College of Education and Human Development (EHD) at UND. The Kinesiology programs include a BS in Kinesiology with streams in physical education-teacher education, coaching and sports management, kinesiology applications, and allied health, an accelerated BS/MS in Kinesiology, a MS in Kinesiology, a MS in Athletic Administration and Coaching, a PhD in Kinesiology, and a Sports Leadership specialization in the Educational Practice and Leadership EdD program.

Established in 1883, the University of North Dakota is the oldest research university in North Dakota. Founded with a strong liberal arts foundation, it is the state’s flagship university and is classified by the Carnegie Foundation as having high research activity. UND offers degrees in more than 225 fields of study and enrolls more than 14,000 students. It is the home of the state’s only School of Law and School of Medicine. The School of Medicine and Health Sciences has major initiatives in rural and public health, and Aerospace is home to one of the first and largest unmanned aerial vehicle programs in the world.

UND is located in Grand Forks, North Dakota, a vibrant college town of over 57,000 people located on the border of North Dakota and Minnesota. Short commutes, a great public-school system, high quality medical facilities, low crime, ample parks and theaters, and a cost of living below that found in large American cities are some of Grand Forks’ advantages. Ranked as one of the top 5 Best Small College Towns, and America’s Best Hockey Town, Grand Forks offers stellar quality of life without the metropolitan hassles.

Duties & Responsibilities

The successful applicant will receive a contract with an approximate distribution of 70-80% teaching, 10% advising, and 10-20% service effort. Responsibilities for this position include:

• Teaching undergraduate courses (on campus and online) in kinesiology including coaching, sports leadership, sports administration, foundational courses for physical education-teacher education majors, and/or other courses dependent on expertise and need.
• Teaching graduate courses (on campus and online) in coaching, sports leadership, sports administration, and/or other courses dependent on expertise and need.
• Advising and mentoring graduate students. Serving on master’s scholarly or independent research project committees and doctoral dissertation committees, participating in graduate admissions and participating in comprehensive exam processes.
• Leading one or more degree programs in the Kinesiology program area
• Assisting with developing strategic enrollment management plans, curriculum, and course schedules for Kinesiology program areas
• Participating in service activities in the department, college, and university, and in the profession.

UND and the College of Education and Human Development value diverse perspectives and seek applicants who are committed to helping all students.

The University of North Dakota is supportive of dual-career assistance both within the University and the local community. Please contact UND’s Recruiting Manager, Hannah Whalen (Hannah.Whalen@UND.edu), to explore dual-career opportunities.

Required Competencies

• Skills in undergraduate and graduate level teaching.
• Skills related to graduate level academic advising.
• Strong organization skills and conscientiousness; ability to successfully navigate a workload comprised of teaching, graduate advising, program leadership, and service-related responsibilities.

Minimum Requirements

• Completed doctoral degree or ABD in Kinesiology or a related field by August 15, 2026.
• Successful completion of criminal history background check.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. ***This position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment.***

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of four years of experience as an Assistant Professor or Special Appointment faculty in Kinesiology at an accredited institution.
• Successful experience teaching undergraduate courses in face-to-face and online classroom environments
• Successful experience teaching graduate courses in face-to-face and online classroom environments
• Experience advising and mentoring graduate students.
• Experience in coaching, physical education, sports leadership, and/or athletic administration.
• Involvement and affiliation with professional associations relevant to the position.
• Experience as an academic program director or coordinator (undergraduate or graduate level).
• Experience with strategic enrollment management, curriculum, and course scheduling activities.

To Apply

Review of applications will begin **February 1, 2026**, and applications should include the following materials:

• A cover letter addressing essential and preferred qualifications and stipulating the rank for which you are applying (Teaching   Assistant Professor or Teaching Associate Professor)
• Copies of graduate transcripts
• Curriculum Vitae
• Three professional references with complete contact information

The position is open until filled.
Questions can be directed to the search chair: Dr. Sandra Moritz, Sandra.moritz@und.edu

**Please note, all employment postings close at 11:55pm CST.**