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Assistant Professor

University of North Carolina at Charlotte

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Compensation
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Location
Charlotte, NC
Schedule
Full-time
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Job overview

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte seeks an Assistant Professor to teach in undergraduate Exercise Science and graduate Kinesiology programs. The faculty member will mentor students, conduct and publish research, seek funding, and contribute service to departmental, college, university, and professional initiatives. A doctorate or terminal degree in the teaching discipline or a related discipline receives primary consideration; ABD candidates may be considered with evidence of degree completion by August 16, 2027.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Teaching Exercise PhysiologyAdvanced Exercise PhysiologyClinical Exercise PhysiologyStrength and ConditioningNutritionInterprofessional EducationIndependent ResearchExtramural Research Funding

Qualifications

Doctorate or Terminal Degree in Teaching Discipline or Related DisciplineDoctoral Degree in Exercise Physiology or RelatedDegree Completion by August 16, 2027

Full job description

Position Number: 004752, 002598

Department: College of Health & Human Svc (Col)

Employment Type: Permanent - Full-time

Months Per Year: 9

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Successful candidates will teach courses within the undergraduate Exercise Science and graduate Kinesiology programs. They may also have the opportunity to teach in related APHCS programs (strength & conditioning, nutrition, sports analytics, athletic training), depending on expertise. They will be expected to actively mentor and engage students in research, experiential learning, community engagement, and workforce development while fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment.

The faculty members will establish a productive program of scholarship in exercise science or a related field, conduct and publish original research, and seek funding to support their independent research agenda. Candidates must possess expertise sufficient to teach exercise physiology and/or related courses. Additional expertise in advanced exercise physiology, clinical exercise physiology, strength & conditioning, nutrition, and/or interprofessional education is highly preferred and will receive special consideration.

Additionally, successful candidates will contribute meaningful service to the departmental, college, university, and professional initiatives and participate in activities that enhance the impact and visibility of the department.

Minimum Experience / Education:

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:

The Department gives primary consideration to candidates holding a doctoral degree in Exercise Physiology, Kinesiology, Exercise Science, Rehabilitation Sciences, or a related discipline. ABD candidates will be considered if they provide evidence of degree completion by August 16, 2027. Candidates must possess expertise to contribute to the Department’s exercise physiology curriculum and maintain a focused program of independent research in exercise science or a related discipline, with strong potential to obtain extramural research support.

How this job compares

Set against the 2,973 open Professor jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 30, 2026.

Pay
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  • US median$115–164K/yr787 salary ranges
  • US median$75–101/hr21 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 73 open Professor jobs in North Carolina and 2,973 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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Experience
Professor postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 2 to 5 years (367 postings).
Education
2,105 of the 2,973 open Professor jobs (71%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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