Assistant Professor of Applied Kinesiology

The School of Exercise and Nutritional Sciences (ENS) at San Diego State University is searching for a full-time (Academic Year) tenure-track faculty member in the area of Applied Kinesiology. Candidates with human subjects research expertise in athletic training, biomechanics, motor control, or rehabilitation sciences are encouraged to apply. This position will be at the Assistant Professor rank and will begin August 2025. An earned academic doctorate in Kinesiology or a related field and expertise in human subjects research are required. Post-doctoral training and college-level teaching experience in relevant fields are preferred. The ideal candidate will have the potential to establish a competitive human subjects research program in athletic training, biomechanics, motor control, or rehabilitation sciences, and develop collaborations with existing faculty in the School of ENS and faculty in other centers, schools, and departments. Research experience related to diverse and underserved populations is an asset. Teaching responsibilities may include undergraduate and graduate courses in the areas of advanced movement anatomy, measurement and evaluation, motor control, and biomechanics. In addition to teaching and research, the candidate will be expected to mentor graduate students and provide University service.

We are seeking applicants with demonstrated experience in and/or commitment to teaching and working effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and members of underrepresented groups. Candidates must satisfy two or more of the eight Building on Inclusive Excellence (BIE) criteria. Candidates that meet BIE criteria: (a) are committed to engaging in service with underrepresented populations within the discipline, (b) have demonstrated knowledge of barriers for underrepresented students and faculty within the discipline, (c) have experience or have demonstrated commitment to teaching and mentoring underrepresented students, (d) have experience or have demonstrated commitment to integrating understanding of underrepresented populations and communities into research, (e) have experience in or have demonstrated commitment to extending knowledge of opportunities and challenges in achieving artistic/scholarly success to members of an underrepresented group, (f) have experience in or have demonstrated commitment to research that engages underrepresented communities, (g) have expertise or demonstrated commitment to developing expertise in cross-cultural communication and collaboration, and/or (h) have research interests that contribute to diversity and equal opportunity in higher education. Please indicate in a separate diversity statement how you meet at least two (2) of these criteria. Additional guidance on our BIE program for applicants is here.

APPLICATIONS: Review of materials will begin on October 17, 2024 and applications will remain confidential until the candidate accepts an offer for an interview. Please submit a single candidate statement (3 page maximum) describing your teaching, research, and service experiences, philosophies, and plans. Candidates must also include a separate diversity statement referencing at least 2 of the BIE criteria, as outlined above (1 page maximum). In addition, include your curriculum vitae and three letters of recommendation. Candidates should apply via Interfolio at http://apply.interfolio.com/154050. For questions, please contact Dr. Shawn O’Connor, Search Committee Chair, soconnor@sdsu.edu