Assistant Professor of Exercise and Nutritional Sciences

Assistant Professor of Exercise and Nutritional Sciences

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

About the School

The School of Exercise and Nutritional Sciences is one of six schools within the College of Health and Human Services (CHHS). CHHS is one of eight academic colleges at San Diego State University.

The School offers undergraduate degrees in:

Kinesiology (with emphasis areas in Pre-Physical Therapy, Fitness Specialist, and Exercise Science)

Foods and Nutrition

M.S. in Athletic Training

M.S. in Exercise Physiology

M.S. in Food Science

M.S. in Kinesiology (concentrations: Biomechanics and Motor Control; Physical Activity)

M.S. in Nutritional Sciences

Concurrent M.S. degrees in Exercise Physiology and Nutritional Sciences

Faculty conduct nationally recognized research in areas including athletic training, biomechanics, motor control, physical activity, exercise physiology, food science, nutritional sciences, healthy aging, obesity, metabolism, and community health. The School maintains active collaborations across the university, with local healthcare systems, and with community organizations.

The School received the Inclusive Excellence Award in 2019 from the American Kinesiology Association in recognition of its leadership in promoting inclusive excellence through curriculum innovation, faculty development, and student success.

Required Qualifications by date of application:

A record of original research / scholarly / creative accomplishments and demonstrated capacity to:

a) develop a vigorous and independent program of research / scholarship / creative activity

b) teach graduate and undergraduate courses

c) engage in both campus and professional service activities

Required qualifications by date of hire:

Terminal degree (PhD or equivalent) in Kinesiology, Athletic Training, Rehabilitation Sciences, Biomechanics, Motor Control, Exercise Science, with all degree requirements met.

Athletic Training Certification (Board of Certification)

Preferred Qualifications

Postdoctoral research experience.

Demonstrated expertise in the discipline and its methodologies

Record of publications, presentations, and/or funding

Demonstrated proficiency in interdisciplinary and collaborative approaches

Potential for securing extramural funding

University-level teaching experience, including teaching and mentoring students from diverse backgrounds

Ability to direct/mentor advanced undergraduate and / or graduate student research

Salary
The minimum salary for this position is based on the current CSU salary schedule and may be revised based on contract collective bargaining. The anticipated salary range is from $97,000 to $101,000. Salary placement will be based on the selected candidate’s qualifications and experience, and salaries higher than the published maximums may be offered in limited circumstances. San Diego State University offers a rich benefits package that constitutes a major portion of total compensation.

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