Job Description / Duties

The primary purpose of the position is to teach graduate and undergraduate courses in Kinesiology and Aquatics ( i.e. aquatics, lifeguarding, sport, marketing, and other related courses). Conduct research and seek external funding, engage in scholarly activities, participate in department/college curricular and programmatic development. Serve on committees at all levels of the University, serve as an academic advisor, and develop community and interdisciplinary collaborations.

Qualifications / Required Skills

Applicants must provide evidence of the following:
an earned doctorate with at least one academic degree in Kinesiology or a closely related field.
credentials to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Kinesiology through various modes of delivery including face-to-face, hybrid, and online.
ability to conduct and publish original research in the areas of Kinesiology, Aquatics, or other related fields
experience in or the potential for seeking and securing external funding
experience working with students from multicultural backgrounds and a strong commitment to promoting diversity
professional work experience that includes demonstrated capacity for collaborative engagement with diverse community partners
experience in recruiting, advising, and mentoring students at both the undergraduate & graduate levels, contributing to their academic and professional development.



Educational and Professional Qualifications: Possession of an earned doctorate in Kinesiology or a closely related field.
Teaching Experience: Experience in teaching at the university level in subjects such as kinesiology, aquatics, motor control, and other related areas. Ability to teach in various modalities, including online, hybrid, and face-to-face formats.
Research Capabilities: Demonstrated evidence of capability and commitment to pursue a well-defined research agenda in Kinesiology or a related field.
Cultural Competency and Diversity: Demonstrated knowledge and/or experience in working with students from multi-cultural backgrounds and a strong commitment to diversity.
Curriculum Development: Evidence of experience in developing online courses and programs at both undergraduate and graduate levels in Kinesiology, and Aquatics.
Student Mentorship and Recruitment: Demonstrated ability to recruit, advise, and mentor undergraduate and graduate students.
Laboratory and Equipment Management: Skills in restructuring and utilizing the human performance laboratory and equipment effectively for learning and research.
Professional Engagement: Active participation in and certification from professional organizations related to Kinesiology.

Additional Information

Educational and Professional Qualifications: Possession of an earned doctorate in Kinesiology or a closely related field.
Teaching Experience: Experience in teaching at the university level in subjects such as kinesiology, aquatics, motor control, and other related areas. Ability to teach in various modalities, including online, hybrid, and face-to-face formats.
Research Capabilities: Demonstrated evidence of capability and commitment to pursue a well-defined research agenda in Kinesiology or a related field.
Cultural Competency and Diversity: Demonstrated knowledge and/or experience in working with students from multi-cultural backgrounds and a strong commitment to diversity.
Curriculum Development: Evidence of experience in developing online courses and programs at both undergraduate and graduate levels in Kinesiology, and Aquatics.
Student Mentorship and Recruitment: Demonstrated ability to recruit, advise, and mentor undergraduate and graduate students.
Laboratory and Equipment Management: Skills in restructuring and utilizing the human performance laboratory and equipment effectively for learning and research.
Professional Engagement: Active participation in and certification from professional organizations related to Kinesiology.

Salary: 75000

Contact Information

Dr. Amy Linder
Dr. Andrea Woodson-Smith

Employer Profile

North Carolina Central University prepares students to succeed in the global marketplace. Consistently ranked as a top Historically Black College or University and Best Regional University in the South by U.S. News & World Report, NCCU offers flagship programs in the sciences, education, law, business, nursing and the arts.

7,965 Total Number of Students

(Fall 2023)
15:1 Student-to-Faculty Ratio
21 Average Class Size