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Department Chair and Professor
Department of Applied Physiology, Health, and Clinical Sciences
College of Health and Human Services
The University of North Carolina at Charlotte
The University of North Carolina Charlotte invites applications and nominations for the Chair of the Department of Applied Physiology, Health, and Clinical Sciences, one of four units in the College of Health and Human Services. This is a twelve-month position with an earliest start date of July 1, 2022. The University of North Carolina at Charlotte (Charlotte.edu) is North Carolina’s urban research university and the second largest and fastest growing of 17 institutions in the UNC System. The 1,000-acre campus serves a diverse and growing student body of over 30,000 students, with more than 6,000 graduate students, and over 1,100 full-time faculty.
Charlotte, the 15th largest city in the U.S., is a dynamic, diverse metropolitan area of 2.6 million people with a strong, diversified economic base that supports outstanding cultural and recreational amenities, major health facilities, and a major international airport. Strong existing relationships with world-class local medical and orthopedic industries provide excellent opportunities for collaborations with the Department of Applied Physiology, Health and Clinical Sciences.
Department
The Department of Applied Physiology, Health and Clinical Sciences (https://aphcs.charlotte.edu) consists of approximately 23 faculty serving over 1,000 students in both undergraduate and graduate programs. At the undergraduate level, the Department currently offers BS degrees in Exercise Science, and Respiratory Therapy. The Department also has a newly approved undergraduate concentration in Sports Analytics in conjunction with the School of Data Science. At the graduate level, the Department currently offers M.S. degrees in Kinesiology, Respiratory Care and Athletic Training. Additionally, the department participates in the College’s MPH concentration in physical activity and nutrition and in interdisciplinary PhD programs in both biology and health services research.
Qualifications
The successful candidate must have an earned doctorate in Kinesiology/Exercise Science, or a life sciences related field (including Exercise Physiology, Biomechanics, Athletic Training) and be eligible for appointment as Professor with tenure. Consequently, a successful candidate is expected to have a record of successful teaching experience at both the undergraduate and graduate level, and successful scholarship and grantsmanship, as well as interpersonal and management skills to lead a dynamic and growing department, a commitment to fostering and promoting diversity in the Department’s initiatives, and the ability to promote interdisciplinary collaboration and community partnerships. Prior administrative or academic leadership experience is preferred.
Applications and Nominations
Applications must be submitted electronically (https://jobs.charlotte.edu/postings/39903) and must include a cover letter summarizing your unique qualifications to lead the Department, teaching and research qualifications, and commitment to diversity; a current CV; and a list of four references with contact information. Nominations should be sent to Dr. Melinda Forthofer, Interim Associate Dean for Academic Affairs via email (forthofer@uncc.edu). Applicants and nominees are encouraged to contact Dr. Forthofer (forthofer@uncc.edu) for additional information. Review of applications will begin on March 14, 2022 and continue until the position is filled.
As an EOE/AA employer and an ADVANCE Institution that strives to create an academic climate in which the dignity of all individuals is respected and maintained, the University of North Carolina at Charlotte encourages
applications from all underrepresented groups. All finalists are subject to criminal background checks. (https://diversity.uncc.edu/diversity-plan)