Assistant Professor of Sport Psychology, Motor Behavior, and Adaptive Physical Activity

Tenure-Track Faculty Position Announcement

Department:
Kinesiology

Faculty Hire Number: #26-25

Rank:
Assistant Professor

Effective Date of Appointment:
August 20, 2026 (Subject to Budgetary Approval)

Salary Scale: $77,490 to $86,100 (Dependent upon qualifications)

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As a Hispanic-serving Institution (HSI), inclusiveness and diversity are integral to CSUN’s commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and engagement. As of Fall 2025, CSUN enrolls 36,960 students, where 57.5% are Latinx, 18.4% are White, 8.5% are Asian-American, 5.5% are Black/African American, 0.1% are Native American, and 0.1% are Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander.

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The Department of Kinesiology at California State University, Northridge offers a Bachelor's and Master of Science degree in Kinesiology as well as a Bachelor's of Arts degree in Dance and a Master's of Science degree in Athletic Training. It is dedicated to advancing the study of human movement and performance. The department supports a diverse curriculum that includes areas such as Applied Fitness, Dance, Exercise Science, Physical Education, and Sport Studies.

Faculty and students engage in innovative research and community-based initiatives that promote health and human development across the lifespan. With access to state-of-the-art facilities and a commitment to inclusive excellence, the department prepares graduates to become leaders in education, research, clinical practice, and public service.

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The Department of Kinesiology at California State University, Northridge (CSUN) is seeking a tenure-track faculty member in Adapted Physical Activity, Motor Behavior, and Sport & Exercise Psychology at the rank of assistant professor. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses and have research interests in one or more of these areas:
Adapted Physical Activity, Motor Behavior, and Sport & Exercise Psychology.

Secondary teaching responsibilities may include other closely related courses offered within the department. The typical teaching load is 12 units per semester. Faculty are also responsible for student advisement, supervision of graduate research projects, maintaining active scholarly research and publication, and seeking grants and external funding in the related fields. In addition to teaching, the position requires weekly office hours, attending faculty meetings, participation in assessment of student learning, and service to the department, college, and university.

The successful candidate may be required to teach on weekdays, evenings, weekends, and/or online and will be held to the standards and requirements of the college and department in which he/she/they is/are housed for recommending tenure and promotion. Given CSUN’s commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and engagement in a diverse environment, the successful…