Assistant Professor of Motor Control, Motor Learning

Overview

The Department of Kinesiology at California State University, Fullerton invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in the areas of Motor Control, Motor Learning, or related disciplines with an appointment to begin Fall 2027. This position is open to candidates with training in a variety of areas, but preference will be given to scholars whose training and work focuses on balance and postural control, neuromotor function, and fall prevention in aging populations.

Primary teaching assignments will include both introductory and upper-level motor control and motor learning courses, such as Human Motor Control and Learning, Motor Control and Movement Dysfunction, Physical Activity and The Aging Process, Functional Performance Assessment and Programming for Older Adults, and Advanced Study in Human Motor Control and Learning.

Department of Kinesiology, College of Health and Human Development, Assistant Professor, Fall 2027. The Department invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in the areas of Motor Control, Motor Learning, or related disciplines with an appointment to begin Fall 2027.

Equal Opportunity and Excellence in Education and Employment
This position is open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, California State University, Fullerton (CSUF) provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every student and employee has access to the resources and support they need to thrive in a university environment and in their communities.

CSUF complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California’s Proposition 209, and other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all university programs, policies, and practices.

In addition, CSUF is a leading public university known for its strong academic programs and commitment to student success. The university is a designated Hispanic-Serving Institution and Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution. It has received recognitions including the Seal of Excelencia in 2021 and 2024 from Excelencia in Education. CSUF is an equal opportunity employer with a diverse student population and a substantial faculty and staff.

The university emphasizes teaching, research, and service and encourages collaboration and professional growth. We welcome candidates to consider joining the Titan community.

CSUF faculty are committed teachers/scholars who bring research and creative discovery to life for students in classrooms, labs, studios, and mentored projects. Primary responsibilities include the development and teaching of introductory and core courses in the discipline, and the development of courses in the candidate’s area(s) of specialization. Specific courses may include Human Motor Control and Learning, Motor Control and Movement Dysfunction, Physical Activity and The Aging Process, Functional Performance Assessment and Programming for Older Adults, and Advanced Study in Human Motor Control and Learning.

The successful candidate will produce scholarship/creative work commensurate with tenure requirements and contribute to the department and university through advising, service, and engagement with the broader scholarly community.

• Earned doctorate in Kinesiology, Exercise Science, Neuroscience, or a related field by the time of appointment
• A strong foundation/training in Motor Control and/or Motor Learning theories and research techniques
• Demonstrated ability/potential to provide high-quality undergraduate and graduate education
• Demonstrated ability/potential to work with a diverse student population, including first-generation college students
• Record of scholarship in their respective area of specialization
• A demonstrated commitment to equity and inclusion in teaching, scholarship, and/or service

• Expertise in balance and postural control, fall prevention, or neuromotor rehabilitation, particularly in aging populations
• Demonstrated ability or potential to secure external funding
• Experience with interdisciplinary collaboration across kinesiology, aging science, gerontology, physical therapy, or public health
• Familiarity/experience with high-impact teaching practices (such as service-learning or community-based…