Assistant Professor of Exercise Physiology

Assistant Professor of Exercise Physiology

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Work type: Instructional Faculty – Tenured/Tenure-Track
Location: Chico
Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Temporary, Full Time, Faculty - Health Sciences

California State University (CSU), Chico is a comprehensive and residential public university, holding Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) designation. Chico State operates as part of the 23-campus CSU system, which educates the most ethnically, economically, and academically diverse student body in the nation. The University enrolls over 14,000 students, with over half identifying as first-generation college students.

Chico State is committed to recruiting outstanding candidates. The ideal candidate will embrace our values predicated on the primacy of student success and the elimination of equity gaps, have demonstrated experience working with diverse populations, and will contribute to policies, programs, and practices that support an inclusive, accessible, and equitable learning and working environment. Black, Indigenous, People of Color, veterans, and those with bilingual and/or diverse abilities are encouraged to apply.

Position: Assistant Tenure-Track Professor

Position Starts: Fall 2026

College: Communication and Education

Department/School: Department of Kinesiology

Salary: Salary commensurate with education and experience. Applicants can expect to be hired near the start of the anticipated range. (Anticipated hiring range: $74,652-$158,688 per year).

Initial Review Date: November 21, 2025; complete applications received after that date may be considered.

The minimum education requirement for appointment to this position is a terminal degree in exercise physiology, strength and conditioning, or a closely related area. Candidates nearing completion of the terminal degree may be considered; however, all requirements for conferral of the degree must be met no later than the start date. Candidates must have the ability to successfully teach a variety of undergraduate and graduate courses in exercise physiology.

They must demonstrate a line of professional and scholarly inquiry as evidenced by submission of peer-reviewed publications and professional presentations commensurate with academic experience. Candidates must also provide evidence of their commitment to, or experience, promoting and fostering an inclusive learning environment that is supportive of diverse learners.

This tenure-track position carries responsibilities in the areas of teaching, scholarship, and service. These include:

• Delivering high-quality, student-centered instruction in undergraduate and graduate courses in identified areas of need within the department (e.g., Exercise Physiology, Principles of Strength and Conditioning, etc.)
• Developing an independent line of scholarship leading to peer-reviewed publications and professional presentations
• Mentoring undergraduate and graduate students, including serving on master’s culminating project committees
• Contributing to the goals of the department and university through service on committees and working collegially with faculty
• Fostering a collegial and respectful environment with diverse populations

Applicants must provide a current cover letter (including an overview of the applicants' teaching philosophy, how they have addressed, or plan to address, teaching diverse learners, and a synopsis of their scholarly agenda), a CV, and contact information of three professional references. Additional materials and information may be requested at a later time. All applicants must apply online; applications submitted via email or in-person to the department will not be considered.

The Department of Kinesiology is a member of the American Kinesiology Association (AKA) and recognized by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). We are a learning community of 10 full-time faculty, numerous part-time faculty, and over 600 major students. Department faculty hold national and international leadership positions and are known for excellence in teaching and applied…