Assistant Professor of Applied Kinesiology

Description

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.

The anticipated salary for an assistant professor position is $94,000-$97,500 academic year full-time. This amount will vary according to candidate rank, experience, and market considerations specific to the scholarly discipline. Salary represents one component of a job offer that will also include a full benefits package, moving expenses, and start-up support.

Qualifications

Required:

• Ph.D. in Kinesiology or a related field

• Expertise in human subjects research

Preferred:

• Post-doctoral training

• College-level teaching experience in relevant fields

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.

The School of ENS is in the College of Health and Human Services, one of seven colleges at San Diego State University. The School offers B.S. degrees in Kinesiology (with emphasis areas in Pre-Physical Therapy, Fitness Specialist, and Exercise Science Generalist) and Foods and Nutrition; M.S. degrees in Athletic Training, Exercise Physiology, Nutritional Sciences, and concurrent M.S. degrees in Exercise Physiology and Nutritional Sciences. The School of ENS was the recipient of the Inclusive Excellence Award from the American Kinesiology Association, and is proactively addressing issues of social justice, anti-racism, and cultural diversity through curriculum modifications, equity-minded hiring and teaching practices, and inclusive pedagogy. For more information on the School of ENS, visit http://ens.sdsu.edu .

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.

SDSU is the oldest institution of higher education in the San Diego region, with a campus and microsites in San Diego and locations in Southern California’s Imperial Valley and Tbilisi in the Republic of Georgia. The highly diverse campus community has a student population of approximately 36,000. SDSU is included in the Carnegie Foundation’s Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity category. Established in 1897, SDSU offers bachelor degrees in 97 areas, masters in 84, and doctorates in 23. See http://www.sdsu.edu for more information. SDSU is a large, diverse, urban university with a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusive excellence; we are a federally designated Hispanic-serving Institution and Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-serving Institution. Our campus community is diverse in many ways, including race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, pregnancy, medical condition, and covered veteran status. We strive to build and sustain a welcoming environment for all.

Application Instructions

Review of materials will begin on September 15, 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

As part of its commitment to a safe and equitable “OneSDSU” community, SDSU requires that individuals seeking faculty employment provide at the time of application authorization to conduct background checks if they become a finalist for the position; applications without this authorization will be considered incomplete and not considered.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.

The person holding this position is considered a “mandated reporter” under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

SDSU is a Title IX, equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, age, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, or covered veteran status.

Advertised: Sep 10 2024 Pacific Daylight Time
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