Assistant Professor of Kinesiology; Biomechanics

Overview

Assistant Professor of Kinesiology (Biomechanics)

Department:
Kinesiology, California State University, East Bay. Work type:
Instructional Faculty – Tenured/Tenure-Track.

Location:

East Bay. Categories:
Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Tenured/Tenure-Track, Full Time, Faculty - Health Sciences.

DEPARTMENT OF KINESIOLOGY

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF KINESIOLOGY (BIOMECHANICS)

We are a vibrant department serving 400 majors and non-majors through lecture and physical activity classes in the General Education Program. We value student-centered teaching, community service, and scholarly activity, and we maintain a diverse student body.

We employ 13 tenure-track/tenured faculty, nine instructors, two laboratory technicians, two advisors, and two administrative support staff. Our facilities include the Physical Education Building with teaching and research laboratories for exercise physiology, biomechanics, exercise testing and prescription, motor learning/sport psychology, a modern Fitness Center, exercise studios, and related offices. We pursue a cross-disciplinary life-sciences, cognitive-behavioral sciences, and humanities approach to kinesiology, and offer bachelor’s and master’s degrees with a Physical Education Single Subject waiver option.

Please note that teaching assignments may include courses at the Hayward campus, Concord Center, and/or online. CSU East Bay policy expects tenure-track faculty to perform duties within the state of California.

Rank: Assistant Professor. Salary depends on education 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.

Required

Preferred

Candidates should demonstrate experience in teaching, mentoring, research, or community service contributing to diversity and excellence, and a record of scholarly activity. The University supports the rights of students, staff, and faculty with disabilities. For information on our accessibility program see: CSUEB Accessibility. For accommodations for employees, contact Iris Gallardo, Human Resources, at  or iris.gallardo, or the search committee chair:
Michael Rowley, michael.rowley.

Review of applicants begins September 30, 2025. The position is open until filled. Applications received after September 30, 2025 may not receive full consideration.

Please submit:

• a letter of application addressing required and preferred qualifications and motivation to teach at CSUEB;
• a complete and current vita including teaching, scholarly activity, and service;
• materials demonstrating teaching effectiveness (teaching philosophy and list of courses taught with brief descriptions);
• scanned copies of graduate transcripts (unofficial acceptable);
• contact information for three letters of recommendation (requests generated by Page Up);
• contact information for three telephone…