Open Rank - Assistant/Associate (Exercise Physiology)
Job Description
Department
Exercise and Sport Science - 318600Posting Open Date
09/26/2025Application Deadline
10/27/2025Open Until Filled
NoPosition Type
Permanent FacultyWorking Title
Open Rank - Assistant/Associate (Exercise Physiology)Appointment Type
Tenured/Tenure TrackVacancy ID
FAC0005642Full-time/Part-time
Full-Time PermanentHours per week
40FTE
1Position Location
North Carolina, USHiring Range
Commensurate with experienceProposed Start Date
07/01/2026Be a Tar Heel!
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The Department of Exercise and Sport Science at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill invites applications for a 9-month tenure track Assistant/Associate Professor faculty position to deepen and expand research in exercise physiology, broadly defined. We seek candidates who can translate their scholarship into effective teaching, both at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Opportunities exist to teach courses in exercise physiology, as well as other areas related to exercise and sport science and/or human movement science, consistent with the candidate’s area of expertise. We aspire to recruit a collegial faculty colleague engaged in innovative and impactful scholarship that will diversify and enhance our research, teaching, and public outreach missions.
The Department of Exercise and Sport Science at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill invites applications for a 9-month tenure track Assistant/Associate Professor faculty position to deepen and expand research in exercise physiology, broadly defined. We seek candidates who can translate their scholarship into effective teaching, both at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Opportunities exist to teach courses in exercise physiology, as well as other areas related to exercise and sport science and/or human movement science, consistent with the candidate’s area of expertise. We aspire to recruit a collegial faculty colleague engaged in innovative and impactful scholarship that will diversify and enhance our research, teaching, and public outreach missions.
Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
The Department of Exercise and Sport Science (exss.unc.edu) supports an undergraduate program of over 1,300 undergraduate majors with three specialization areas (Exercise and Sport Science, Fitness Professional, Sport Administration) and nearly nearly 300 minors; a Master of Arts graduate program enrolling ~60 students also with three specializations (Exercise Physiology, Sport Administration, and Kinesiology); and a doctoral program in Human Movement Science in partnership with the UNC-CH School of Medicine (hmsc.unc.edu). The mission of the Department of Exercise and Sport Science (EXSS) is to discover, create and promote knowledge of human movement to improve the quality of life of individuals and society. The mission of EXSS is further enhanced through interdisciplinary cooperation and departmental faculty securing competitive extramural funding in the form of contracts and grants. These endeavors enable the department to advance knowledge and thus serve the state and nation.
The teaching, research, and service efforts of the EXSS Department are supported by an outstanding faculty and staff, which currently includes: 37 full-time faculty, 9 part-time (fixed term) faculty, 20 joint appointment / adjunct faculty, 8 emeritus faculty, 36 full-time EXSS staff members, and 18 full-time Campus Recreation staff members.
The teaching, research, and service efforts of the EXSS Department are supported by an outstanding faculty and staff, which currently includes: 37 full-time faculty, 9 part-time (fixed term) faculty, 20 joint appointment / adjunct faculty, 8 emeritus faculty, 36 full-time EXSS staff members, and 18 full-time Campus Recreation staff members.
Position Summary
Potential applicants should have a strong interest in developing impactful collaborative opportunities within the Department, across the College of Arts and Sciences, and across the greater UNC community that may include the School of Medicine, School of Data Science and Society, and Gillings School of Global Public Health. The interest areas of the applicant should align with and complement the faculty who support the mission of the Department of Exercise and Sport Science and the Human Movement Science PhD program.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Plan, establish, and develop a focused independent research agenda
- Seek extramural funding to support research efforts
- Collaborate with colleagues in Exercise and Sport Science and across campus to support and develop multidisciplinary research
- Serve as a mentor to undergraduate and graduate students across a varied student population
- Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Exercise and Sport Science related to exercise physiology and/or other classes aligning with the candidate’s expertise as requested by the department Chair
- Serve as a research advisor and/or committee member for undergraduate and master’s students in the Department of Exercise and Sport Science
- Participate as a core faculty member and contribute to mentoring doctoral trainees in the Human Movement Science doctoral program
- Participate in departmental and university service and governance functions
- Perform these, and other responsibilities and duties as may be assigned by the department Chair, in a collegial and respectful manner.
- Demonstrate contributions to a positive workplace culture
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
- An earned doctorate (e.g., PhD, DSc, etc.) in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Physiology, Human Movement Science, or a related field. All doctoral degree requirements must be completed by the position start date
- Record of, or strong potential for, securing extramural research funding and/or experience working on extramurally funded projects
- Demonstrated expertise and record of research publications in areas of Exercise Physiology
- Collegiate-level teaching experience
In addition to the above, candidates at the Associate Professor rank should also demonstrate a consistent record of securing research funding and have the skills and experience to contribute to leadership efforts that will advance scholarly excellence within the Exercise Physiology concentration and across the Department of Exercise and Sport Science.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
- Record of research advising and/or mentoring
- Two or more years of post-doctoral training or experience in a tenure track position at the time of the appointment
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities
Not Applicable.
Special Instructions
The application should include the following: 1) cover letter (no more than 2 pages), 2) a Research Statement (no more than 3 pages) highlighting the applicant’s previous and ongoing research, previous/current funding and funding plans, collaborations, both internal and external to the department, and research mentoring experiences, 3) a Teaching Statement (no more than 2 pages) describing the candidate’s teaching philosophy and potential classes to teach and/or develop, and 4) a complete academic curriculum vitae. Applicants are also required to identify the names, titles/positions, email addresses, and phone numbers of four professional references who may be contacted with instructions for submitting recommendation letters.
For additional information, please contact Dr. Eric Ryan, Search Committee Chair, at edryan@email.unc.edu.
Deadline: Review of applications will begin October 28, 2025, and continue until the position is filled.
Quick Link
https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/307161Department Contact Name and Title
Eric Ryan, ProfessorDepartment Contact Telephone or Email
edryan@email.unc.eduAcademic Personnel Office Contact Information
If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the University’s Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost office at (919)-962-1091 or send an email to facultyrecruitment@unc.edu.
Please note: The Executive Vice Chancellor & Provost office will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.
If you have any questions about the job requirements or the hiring department notify the Department Contact.
Please note: The Executive Vice Chancellor & Provost office will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.
If you have any questions about the job requirements or the hiring department notify the Department Contact.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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