Assistant / Associate Professor in Sport, Performance, and Health Analytics

Position Number : 2127

Functional Title :

Assistant / Associate Professor in Sport, Performance, and Health Analytics

Position Type : Tenure Stream

Position Eclass :

FC - Faculty 9 month Non Leave earn

University Information :

Located in North Carolina’s third largest city, UNC Greensboro is among the most diverse, learner-centered public research universities in the state, with 18,000 students in eight colleges and schools pursuing more than 150 areas of undergraduate and over 200 areas of graduate study. UNCG continues to be recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability. UNCG is ranked No. 1 most affordable institution in North Carolina for net cost by the N.Y. Times and No. 1 in North Carolina for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal — helping first-generation and lower-income students find paths to prosperity. Designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, UNCG is a community-engaged research institution with a portfolio of more than $67M in research and creative activity. The University’s 2,600 staff help create an annual economic impact for the Piedmont Triad region in excess of $1B.

Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit :

The Department of Kinesiology ( https : / / kin.uncg.edu / ) has 27 full-time faculty in the sub-disciplines of Applied Neuromechanics, Athletic Training, Biomechanics, Exercise Physiology, Sport & Exercise Psychology, Pedagogical Kinesiology, and Sports Medicine. The department is one of ten departments or programs in the School of Health and Human Sciences ( https : / / hhs.uncg.edu / ). The doctoral program in Kinesiology was highly ranked in the most recent (2023) National Academy of Kinesiology survey. The department is located in a modern facility with state-of-the-art laboratory space, access to MRI and MicroCT facilities, and strong interdisciplinary ties across health and data sciences. Kinesiology is the 5th largest department at UNCG, serving approximately 700 undergraduates and 175 graduate students across B.S., M.S., M.S.A.T., Ph.D., and online programs

Position Summary :

The Department of Kinesiology invites applications for a 9-month, tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level or tenured faculty position at the Associate Professor level with a 100% appointment in the Department.

We are seeking big-data analytics expertise across multiple disciplines of Kinesiology, with priority being given to candidates who can teach undergraduate and graduate courses in biomechanics and motor control / learning and mentor student research. We particularly welcome candidates who use advanced quantitative approaches, such as health, sport or performance analytics, wearable technologies, computational modeling, machine learning, and / or large-scale movement / health datasets to study human performance, injury prevention, and / or rehabilitation following injury.

Minimum Qualifications :

• Earned Ph.D. in kinesiology, biomechanics, motor behavior, or a closely related discipline.
• Evidence of publishing independent, focused research (assistant level) or a strong record of nationally recognized line of scholarship (associate level).
• Knowledge of data analytic techniques in research and teaching within area of expertise (e.g., biomechanics, motor control, motor learning, physiology, quantitative research methods and statistics).
• Demonstrated commitment to excellence in undergraduate and graduate instruction.
• Experience with programming software (e.g., Python, R, MATLAB and / or other programming software).

Preferred Qualifications :

Tenure Status : Tenure, Tenure Track

Special Instructions to Applicants :

Please submit a vita, list of professional references, and a cover letter that includes a research statement and description of relevant teaching experiences. Please direct all questions to the search committee chair, Dr. Louisa Raisbeck at ldraisbe@uncg.edu

Recruitment Range :

Commensurate with experience

Org #-Department : Kinesiology - 13003

Job Open Date : 10 / 06 / 2025

For Best Consideration Date :

11 / 03 / 2025

Open Until Filled : Yes

FTE : 1.000

Type of Appointment :

Permanent

Number of Months per Year :

Physical Effort :

Hand Movement-Repetitive Motions - o, Hand Movement-Grasping - o, Holding - o, Reading - F, Writing - F, Vision-Measuring / Assembling at distance close to eye, Hearing - F, Talking - F, Standing - O, Sitting - O, Walking - O