Tenure Track Position - Physical Activity in Special Populations

Tenure Track Position - Physical Activity in Special Populations

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Work type: Instructional Faculty – Tenured/Tenure‑Track
Location: San Luis Obispo
Categories: Unit 3 - CFA – California Faculty Association, Tenured/Tenure‑Track, Full Time, Faculty - Health Sciences, On‑site (in‑person)

The Kinesiology and Public Health Department in the Bailey College of Science and Mathematics at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo seeks an Assistant (or higher) Professor‑rank faculty to join the Kinesiology program. The appointment begins August 17, 2026 and focuses on teaching and research in Physical Activity in Special Populations.

The successful candidate will primarily teach upper‑division core courses in the Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology, including
- Physical Activity and Aging
- Adapted Physical Activity
- Physical Activity and Public Health
- At least one course in Research Methods, Athletic Training, or Introduction to Kinesiology.
In addition, the faculty member will provide graduate teaching assistance and undergraduate course design.

Preferred research areas include, but are not limited to:
- Physical activity and health promotion for people with disabilities
- Exercise prescription for clinical populations (e.g., chronic conditions, mental health disorders, rehabilitation settings)
- Adaptive physical activity for youth with developmental disabilities
- Physical activity interventions for aging populations
- Inclusive fitness and community‑based exercise programs
- Accessibility and participation in sport and recreation
- Cardiometabolic and/or mental health in individuals with physical or intellectual disabilities
Research projects should be systematic, publishable, and supported by external funding.

Appointment is expected at Assistant Professor rank initially, with higher ranks considered. Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.

• Assistant Professor rank: $97,788 – $107,628
• Associate Professor rank: $112,500 – $118,524

• Doctoral degree in Kinesiology or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated experience and commitment to student‑centered learning and teaching.
• Evidence of high‑quality teaching and research with students.
• Evidence of scholarly productivity.
• Evidence of promoting the well‑being and advancement of students, colleagues, and the department.
• Ability to work with a diverse population fostering a respectful, collaborative, supportive, and inclusive environment.

• Experience working with undergraduate students and fostering a collaborative, supportive, and inclusive environment.
• Experience and commitment to excellence in teaching kinesiology at the university level (face‑to‑face, hybrid, and online).
• Expertise in research or creative scholarly activities in a field compatible with or broadening the department’s research activities.
• Track record of external funding support for research and creative scholarly activities.
• Experience supervising undergraduate student research.

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, Cal Poly provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on protected status. Cal Poly complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California’s Proposition 209, and CSU’s nondiscrimination policy.

We prohibit discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all university programs and activities.

Interested candidates must submit the following documents:

• Research Plan – outline your proposed research agenda and demonstrate expertise in Physical Activity in Special Populations.

• Universal Student Success Statement – describe your approach to teaching and learning at the collegiate level, including inclusive and accessible teaching practices.

• Unofficial graduate transcripts (single document).
Proposals and references will be collected electronically through Cal Poly’s online faculty application system. Applicants should be prepared to provide three professional references with names and email addresses.

Review of applications will begin November 28, 2025. Applications received after that date may be considered. For questions, contact Dr. Stefanee Maurice, Search Committee Chair at somauric or Dr. Todd Hagobian, Department Chair at thagobia.

Advertised: Oct 23 2025 Pacific Daylight Time
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