Assistant Professor, Applied Exercise Physiology

Position Rank and

Title:

Assistant Professor, Applied Exercise Physiology

School/Department Name: Kinesiology

Compensation: Commensurate with qualifications, experience, and rank as established by the CSU Salary Schedule. Anticipated hiring academic year annual salary range: $ 88,000 - $ 97,000

Faculty employee benefits are very competitive for the higher education sector. See the CSU Employee Benefits Summary for details about the CSU's excellent benefits package.

Target

Start Date:

August 17, 2026

Final date to receive applications: December 1, 2025 (Applications accepted until filled or closed)

The Kinesiology Department at San Jose State University is pleased to announce a search for an Assistant Professor:
Exercise Physiology beginning in August 2026. We highly encourage candidates with specializations in strength and conditioning, applied exercise physiology, expertise in physiological assessments, exercise testing, and exercise programming to apply. Candidates who possess specializations in artificial intelligence, health technology, and/or health equity are highly encouraged to apply.

The Department of Kinesiology is committed to preparing our students to be agents of change who understand cutting‑edge technologies and the importance of equity and diversity. The Department houses a dynamic group of faculty and students, and values all facets of kinesiology. We educate our students about the breadth of the kinesiology field by offering coursework in motor learning, motor development, sport psychology, exercise physiology, biomechanics, sport history, sport philosophy, sport sociology, teacher education, adapted physical activity, measurement and evaluation, among others.

The department values physical activity. We offer a robust activity program offering over 40 different activity classes. The Department invites candidates to apply who are interested in being part of a dynamic and collegial faculty, engaging in research, scholarship, and creative activities. They engage in pedagogical practices that lead to student success. Department of Kinesiology (sjsu.edu)

The Department of Kinesiology and San Jose State University value inclusive excellence and are committed to advancing equity through research, teaching, and service. We enroll nearly 40,000 students, many of whom are historically underserved; approximately 45% of our undergraduate students are first‑generation college students and 38% are Pell Grant recipients. In addition, we are both a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPISI).

SJSU aspires to create holistic learning environments that facilitate both individual and collective transformation. We seek teacher‑scholars who cultivate inclusive, empowering spaces for mutual learning, skill‑building, and knowledge exchange for all students. Our commitment to lifelong learning supports meaningful connections among faculty, staff, students, alumni, and the broader communities we serve.

We invite all applicants to include a Statement of Inclusive Excellence (or incorporate it into your cover letter) to share how your lived and professional experiences will contribute to the SJSU community—particularly in relation to student success and inclusive education. A guide to writing this statement can be found at SJSU Institutional Excellence Statement Guidelines.

• Earned Ph.D. in Kinesiology, Exercise Science, Human Performance, Strength and Conditioning, Sports Science, or related discipline from an accredited institution. Doctorate must be conferred or awarded prior to the start date.
• Demonstrated ability to teach undergraduate and graduate classes in Exercise Physiology, including Strength and Conditioning, Physiological Assessment, and ECG Interpretation and Exercise Testing. Ability and desire to serve on thesis committees, supervise theses/projects, and advise in both the graduate and undergraduate programs.
• Experience working with laboratory equipment (e.g., metabolic carts, ECGs, isokinetic dynamo meters, medical BIA instruments, Biodex balance system, hydrostatic…