Job Description
FACULTY EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
DEPARTMENT OF KINESIOLOGY
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF KINESIOLOGY (BIOMECHANICS)
FULL-TIME TENURE-TRACK
THE UNIVERSITY: California State University, East Bay (CSUEB), one of the 23 California State Universities, is a comprehensive university serving the San Francisco Bay Area/Silicon Valley. We are proud of our mission to support a richly diverse student body through academically rich and culturally relevant learning experiences. We are designated Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) as well as an Asian American & Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPISI). Our student population reflects a variety of abilities and identities. Many are the first in their family to attend college. Our students come from a number of regional community colleges and high schools. The California Mobility Index ranks Cal State East Bay among the top 15 institutions delivering on the promise of economic mobility for low-and moderate-income learners throughout the state. It is the only school in the Bay Area to make the cut. The successful candidate will bring with them expertise or an openness to creating a welcoming and supportive environment for all of our students.
We are known for our award-winning programs, expert instruction, diverse student body, and a choice of more than 100 career-focused fields of study. With an enrollment of approximately 11,500 students and 900 faculty, the University offers bachelor’s degrees in 49 fields, minors in 52 fields, master’s degrees in 34 fields, 16 credentials programs, 18 certificate options, and 1 doctoral degree program. Cal State East Bay has two locations: the main 342 acre campus in the Hayward hills and the Concord Center. For more information on CSUEB, please visit: http://www20.csueastbay.edu/
THE DEPARTMENT: The Department of Kinesiology is one of five departments in the College of Health. Our faculty and staff are deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion with a strong emphasis on social justice. The Department received the American Kinesiology Association Inclusive Excellence Award in 2021 and seeks to build on this work. Applicants for this position must demonstrate the ability and commitment to furthering this work and that their research, teaching and service is informed and guided by diversity, equity, and inclusion.
We are a vibrant department currently serving 400 Majors and a number of non-majors through lecture and physical activity classes in the General Education Program. We have a diverse student body - the university is one of the most diverse in the continental United States. We pride ourselves on our campus-wide recognition of our student-centered approach to teaching, engagement in community service, and scholarly activity.
We have 13 tenure-track/tenured faculty, nine instructors, two laboratory technicians, two advisors, and two administrative support staff. We are housed in the Physical Education Building which encompasses indoor and outdoor lecture and physical activity teaching spaces, two kinesiology teaching/research laboratories that have equipment for exercise physiology, biomechanics, exercise testing and prescription, and motor learning/sport psychology, a state-of-the-art Fitness Center, two exercise studios, faculty and advising office space, and a main office. We take a cross-disciplinary life-sciences, cognitive-behavioral sciences, and humanities approach to kinesiology and require a broad core for all students. We offer bachelor’s and master’s degrees and have a Physical Education Single Subject waiver option.
DUTIES OF THE POSITION: We are seeking an energetic and collaborative individual to join our team to complement and strengthen existing expertise and experience. Specific duties of the position include:
1. Teach courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels in the area of biomechanics and musculoskeletal anatomy. Additional teaching assignments may include exercise and wellness, exercise testing and prescription, research methods, and/or motor learning and control. Our courses are offered in face-to-face, hybrid, and online formats.
2. Engage in an active line of scholarship in an area consummate with the successful applicant’s expertise.
3. Undertake advising responsibilities, departmental administrative and/or committee work, campus-wide committee responsibilities, and service to the community.
Please note that teaching assignments at California State University, East Bay may include courses at the Hayward campus, Concord Center, and/or online. The policy and expectation of the California State University is that tenure-track faculty members will perform their duties within the state of California.
RANK AND SALARY: Assistant Professor. Salary is dependent upon educational preparation and experience. Subject to budgetary authorization. Anticipated salary: $7,219 to $7,481 monthly; ($86,628 to $89,772 annually)
DATE OF APPOINTMENT: Fall Semester, 2026
QUALIFICATIONS:
REQUIRED
1. An earned doctorate in kinesiology or an earned doctorate in a related discipline as evidenced by specialized training and expertise in sport, physical activity, or human movement. Applicants who are ABD will be considered, but a successful ABD candidate must complete all requirements for the doctorate by the effective date of the appointment in August 2026.
2. Expertise, specialized preparation, and the ability to teach in the area of biomechanics and musculoskeletal anatomy.
3. Commitment to student engagement, mentoring, and success.
4. Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism across teaching, scholarship, and service.
PREFERRED
1. Appreciation of a cross-disciplinary approach to kinesiology.
2. Experience working with students from socially and culturally diverse backgrounds.
3. Experience supervising undergraduate and graduate students.
4. Active engagement in the professional community of your discipline.
Candidates should demonstrate experience in teaching, mentoring, research, or community service that has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence. Additionally, applicants must demonstrate a record of scholarly activity. This University is fully committed to the rights of students, staff and faculty with disabilities in accordance with applicable state and federal laws. For more information about the University’s program supporting the rights of our students with disabilities see: https://www.csueastbay.edu/accessibility/ For more information about accommodations for employees, contact: Iris Gallardo, Human Resources, at 510-885-2335 or email: iris.gallardo@csueastbay.edu or the search committee chair: Michael Rowley: michael.rowley@csueastbay.edu
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Review of applicants begins September 30, 2025. The position is considered open until filled. Applications received after September 30, 2025 cannot be guaranteed full consideration.
Please submit:
(1) a letter of application, which addresses the required and preferred qualifications and specifically addresses motivation to teach at CSUEB;
(2) a complete and current vita including teaching, scholarly activity, and service activities;
(3) materials that demonstrate your teaching record including a philosophy of teaching statement and a complete list of courses taught with brief descriptions;
(4) scanned copies of graduate transcripts (unofficial records are satisfactory);
(5) contact information for each of three letters of recommendation (requests will be generated by PageUp); and
(6) contact information for three telephone references.
Selected applicants will be asked to submit official transcripts at a later date.
You may refer questions regarding the position to:
Michael Rowley (Associate Professor, Kinesiology)
California State University, East Bay
25800 Carlos Bee Blvd., PE130
Hayward, CA 94542
Office Phone No.: 510-885-3061
Office Fax No.: 510-885-2423
E-Mail Address: michael.rowley@csueastbay.edu
Note: California State University, East Bay hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. All offers of employment are contingent upon presentation of documents demonstrating the appointee’s identity and eligibility to work in accordance with provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act. A background check (including a criminal records check and prior employment verification) must be completed and cleared prior to the start of employment.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, CSUEB does not discriminate on the basis of any protected categories: age, ancestry, citizenship, color, disability, gender, immigration status, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran’s status. The University is committed to the principles of diversity in employment and to creating a stimulating learning environment for its diverse student body.
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