The primary purpose of the Department of Kinesiology and Recreation Administration is to provide students within the department the skills and knowledge needed to secure jobs and careers in the area of Kinesiology and Recreation Administration. Another purpose is to prepare students to attend graduate school at the Master and Ph.D. levels.

The mission of the Department of Kinesiology and Recreation Administration is to prepare quality professionals in the areas of Sports Medicine, Kinesiology, Physical Education and Recreation Administration, facilitate practical and action-based research and scholarly inquiry. The undergraduate Kinesiology Degree program offers concentrations in General, Fitness and Wellness, Strength and Conditioning, and Physical Education Teacher Education.

The Recreation Administration degree program offers concentrations in Parks and Recreation Management, Recreational Sport Management with Business Minor, Recreational Sport Management with Sports Coaching Minor, and Recreational Therapy. We embrace and promote lifelong opportunities for learning and participation that contribute to healthy lifestyles. Our constituency consists of undergraduate and graduate students, the University Community, the local community, allied groups, organizations and practitioners. The four interrelated units of Sports Medicine, Kinesiology; Physical Education; and Recreation Administration serve our constituents through teaching, research endeavors, and service designed to prepare professionals that will impact the well-being of society as a whole.

The primary purpose of this position is to teach 12 hours per semester of core courses in the undergraduate and graduate programs; conduct research, publish and actively pursue external funding, engage in scholarly activities, participate in department/college curricular and programmatic development; show a demonstrated commitment to professional organizations; advise students, and provide departmental, university, community engagement, and professional service.

Applicants must provide evidence of

experience in recruiting, advising, and mentoring students at both the undergraduate & graduate levels, contributing to their academic and professional development.


Responsibilities for all faculty at North Carolina Central University include teaching, research, and service. Applicants must provide evidence of

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Earned PhD in related field.

Yes, Certification in Therapeutic Recreation, and license in Recreational Therapy in North Carolina or with the eligibility to obtain a license in Recreational Therapy in North Carolina.

North Carolina Central University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.

The successful candidate must possess a doctoral degree with at least one degree in Recreation/Recreational Therapy, or a closely related field. The candidate should have proven capabilities and qualifications to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Recreation through various modes of delivery including face-to-face, hybrid, and online. Additionally, the role involves advising students at the undergraduate and graduate level.

The successful candidate must possess a doctoral degree with at least one degree in Recreation/Recreational Therapy, or a closely related field. The candidate should have proven capabilities and qualifications to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Recreation through various modes of delivery including face-to-face, hybrid, and online. Additionally, the role involves advising students at the undergraduate and graduate level.

The successful candidate must possess a doctoral degree with at least one degree in Recreation/Recreational Therapy, or a closely related field. The candidate should have proven capabilities and qualifications to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Recreation through various modes of delivery including face-to-face, hybrid, and online. Additionally, the role involves advising students at the undergraduate and graduate level.

The successful candidate must possess a doctoral degree with at least one degree in Recreation/Recreational Therapy, or a closely related field. The candidate should have proven capabilities and qualifications to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Recreation through various modes of delivery including face-to-face, hybrid, and online. Additionally, the role involves advising students at the undergraduate and graduate level.

Criminal Background check is required of selected candidate