Lecturer or Teaching Assistant Professor in Kinesiology
Tenure Status: Non-Tenure Track
Department: Kinesiology - 273200
Minimum Qualifications
- Earned Master's degree or Doctoral degree in Kinesiology or a closely related discipline. Candidates whose degree is in a related discipline must demonstrate academic experience to be considered applicable for designation as Kinesiology faculty.
Areas of Interest (No Minimum Level Required)
- Demonstrated potential to provide effective teaching at the undergraduate and graduate level in strength and conditioning-related courses.
- Demonstrated teaching expertise in one or more of the following areas: theoretical aspects of strength and conditioning, applied aspects of strength and conditioning, sport science, sport nutrition
- USAW, CPSS, or other relevant credential
- Experience with CASCE accreditation requirements
- Evidence of ability to mentor students in career advancement in the strength and conditioning field
- Evidence of service to the university, community, and/or professional organizations
License/Certification Required
CSCS (NSCA)
Description of the Department or Unit
The Department of Kinesiology within the Beaver College of Health Sciences comprises nationally accredited and recognized programs, including a Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degree in Kinesiology (formerly Exercise Science). The Kinesiology graduate program at App State has a long history of success and prestige in strength & conditioning and clinical exercise physiology. The department features state-of-the-art laboratories and supports faculty with diverse research and practice backgrounds.
Appalachian State University's Beaver College of Health Sciences (BCHS) is transforming the health and quality of lives of individuals, families, and communities through inclusive practices, interprofessional collaboration, and innovation in teaching, scholarship, service, and clinical outreach. The BCHS supports over 3,400 students in ten undergraduate and ten graduate degree programs, organized into seven academic departments with 240 faculty and staff. The programs are located in Boone in the Holmes Convocation Center and the Leon Levine Hall of Health Sciences, the cornerstone of Boone's Wellness District. We also have a clinical presence at the Hickory campus. The college supports the Appalachian Institute for Health and Wellness and has a collaborative partnership with the Wake Forest School of Medicine's Physician Assistant Program and multiple health and human service agencies across the region. Learn more at https://healthsciences.appstate.edu
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in the Kinesiology program within the Strength and Conditioning concentration (3:3 teaching load).
- Serving as the Field Experience Coordinator for undergraduate and graduate CASCE-accredited S&C concentrations comprises the remainder of the teaching load each semester.
- Participating in service activities for the department, university, community, and professional organizations.
Proposed Date of Hire: 08/09/2027
Suggested Salary Range: Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Closing Date: 10/25/2026
Open Until Filled: No
Evaluation of Applications Begins: 10/16/2026
To apply, visit https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/56165
Appalachian State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The University does not discriminate in access to its educational programs and activities, or with respect to hiring or the terms and conditions of employment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, political affiliation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or sexual orientation.
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