Assistant or Associate Professor, Exercise & Sports Science

Summary: The Blair College of Health at Queens University of Charlotte invites applications for two full-time Assistant or Associate Professor, 9-month faculty positions in Exercise and Sport Science (ESS) beginning August 2026.

We seek an energetic, collaborative faculty member who will contribute to the student experience and the mission of the department, college, and university. The growing ESS curriculum includes robust internship opportunities and satisfies the necessary prerequisites for most physical therapy and occupational therapy graduate programs. Students in this program have the goal of attending graduate school in health-related fields or using their undergraduate degrees in exercise and sport science to begin careers in clinical, rehabilitation, community health, or strength and conditioning areas. The ESS Program is committed to inclusive and innovative undergraduate teaching.

The ESS Program is housed in the Department of Health and Human Performance. The faculty member will report to the Chair of the Department. Primary teaching responsibility will be for undergraduate students. Additional teaching responsibilities may include teaching in the nationally distinctive Queens General Education or Honors programs. Queens' faculty also have the opportunity to propose and lead study abroad programs. This position is exempt from provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and is not eligible to earn overtime pay or compensatory time off for additional hours worked.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Teach undergraduate courses in exercise and sport science curriculum (Introductory courses, Biomechanics, Motor Behavior, Exercise and Sport Science, and Strength and Conditioning).
• Engagement in curriculum design and assessment within the program.
• Conduct research leading to presentations and publications.
• Service to the unit, university, and profession.
• Advising students.
• Commitment to professional development in teaching.
• High-quality communication and collaboration with colleagues and students.
• Commitment and contribution to the University's mission and strategic plans
• Regular presence on campus, in the lab, and during office hours.

Preferred Qualifications and Expectations:

• An earned doctorate in Exercise and Sport Science or a closely related field from an accredited institution.
• Teaching experience (classroom and online) at the university level in one or more of the following areas: introduction to exercise science, biomechanics, motor behavior, exercise physiology, applied kinesiology, and anatomy.
• Theoretical and applied knowledge in the field of Exercise and Sport Science.
• The ability to provide academic and career advising to students.
• Passion for undergraduate education of traditional and post-traditional adult students at all levels of proficiency, demonstrating knowledge of effective and innovative teaching methods.
• Commitment to professional development, scholarship, professional service, and maintenance of professional credentials.
• The ability to make connections across disciplines and in the community on behalf of students and the university, including the development of internships beneficial to the student experience.
• Knowledge of program assessment, curriculum design, implementation, and evaluation.
• The ability to conduct research and mentor students at the undergraduate level in this area.

Non-Essential Duties:

• Other duties and special projects may be assigned to meet school, college, or university needs.

The Successful Candidate will demonstrate the following:

• Theoretical knowledge and expertise in the course content area.
• Ability to contribute to curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation.
• Ability to use learner-centered, high-impact, active teaching strategies in classroom and online environments.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse faculty, staff, and students.
• Commitment to professional development and maintenance of professional credentials.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative setting.

Application Process

Does this sound like a good fit? Submit:

1. Cover letter addressing the position qualifications
2. Teaching philosophy, including working with a diverse student body
3. Current resume or curriculum vitae
4. Contact information for three professional references (name, email address, phone number).

Applications received by December 8, 2025, will receive first consideration. Queens will continue to accept applications until the position is filled.

About Queens University of Charlotte

Located in the heart of the nation's second fastest growing metropolitan area, Queens University of Charlotte leverages the city's diverse and thriving environment as an extended classroom. Nationally recognized for undergraduate programs in international and interdisciplinary education, Queens blends the best of liberal arts learning with professional preparation and community engagement. Focused on supporting success for diverse learners, faculty build close and collaborative relationships with students and help them build intentional and individualized roadmaps for flourishing at Queens and beyond. At the graduate program level, the University offers innovative educational experiences that help learners advance professionally and retool for new opportunities. Our environs afford faculty myriad opportunities to advance their own professional growth and teaching and research interests by collaborating with vibrant industry, non-profit, and community organization sectors.

Because of our history of innovation and our legacy of strong leadership, Queens is positioned to be among the new forerunners of American higher education. This is a defining moment for Queens. While other institutions are focused on sustaining and surviving, we are thinking much bigger.

Institutions that understand what is needed and are willing to reimagine what is possible can position themselves to thrive and strengthen their market position after the pandemic with innovative approaches that are deeply connected to the world and its greatest challenges.

By 2030, Queens aspires to become the leading, private, national university of Charlotte with deep, meaningful, and reciprocal connections to the needs of our local community and economy; inventive and multidisciplinary academic programs that are connected to the world's most pressing challenges and biggest areas of opportunity; a fully connected, integrated, and innovative set of experiences that support holistic wellness and wellbeing; a culture of continuous improvement and investment that enables faculty and staff to flourish and achieve their full potential; and a comprehensive approach to diversity, equity, and inclusion that begins on campus and radiates throughout the community.

Benefits

Queens offers comprehensive benefits to eligible employees, including: medical, dental and vision insurance, domestic partner benefits, a 403b retirement plan, with two options (pre-tax or post-tax (Roth) contributions) with a generous match, tuition remission and tuition exchange, Queens-paid life insurance, supplemental life insurance, dependent life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, flexible spending accounts (medical, dependent care, Health Savings Account), sick leave and long-term disability leave, paid parental leave, FMLA leave when eligible, reduced cost meals at Morrison Dining Hall, employee assistance program (EAP), free access to the Levine Center, wellness programs. In addition, employees may choose benefits such as pet insurance, critical care insurance, and legal assistance.

Queens University of Charlotte is an equal opportunity employer and is firmly committed to supporting and celebrating all forms of diversity. Queens does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, age, national origin, disability, political beliefs, veteran status, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law in the administration of its educational and admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletic programs, employment and hiring policies, or other University-administered programs.

Any individual with a disability who needs any reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to apply for a position or otherwise to participate in Queens' job search/selection process should contact the Assistant Vice President of Human Resources at 704.337.2222.

Physical Requirements of the Position (with or without reasonable accommodation)

• Eye-Hand Coordination: Requires hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate a computer keyboard, copier, calculator, and other office equipment.
• Repetitive Motion: Movements are frequently and regularly required using the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
• Talking: Frequently convey detailed or important instructions or ideas accurately, loudly, or quickly.
• Average Hearing: Able to hear average or normal conversations and receive ordinary information well enough to communicate with students and constituents.
• Average Visual Abilities: Average, ordinary, visual acuity necessary, including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Physical Strength: Will regularly be required to sit, use hands and finger(s), handle or feel objects, and tools. Control reach with hands and arms. Must be able to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, or crouch. Must regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.
• Cognitive/Emotional: Ability to think critically and concentrate. Must be able to respond quickly to changes in conditions and manage classroom and online teaching professionally. Work Conditions

Working Conditions:

Work is performed in classrooms and in laboratory environments, and in offices involving contact with students, faculty, staff, parents, service providers, and vendors. Work has deadlines, multiple interruptions, high volume, and may be stressful at times.