Tenure Track, Kinesiology

Position Description Position Summary Seattle University invites applications for a 9-month, tenure-track faculty position (open rank) in the Department of Kinesiology, beginning August 1, 2027. As teacher-scholars, tenure-track faculty are expected to actively contribute to teaching, scholarly activity, service, and institution building. The Department of Kinesiology offers bachelor’s and master’s degrees and is nationally recognized for excellence in human movement sciences, with signature strengths in areas such as neuromechanics, motor control, biomechanics, and performance data science.

Grounded in our motto, “Exercise for Life, Exercise for Everyone,” the Department is committed to advancing knowledge and promoting human movement and physical activity to support the health and well-being of diverse individuals and communities.

Our faculty employ active learning, community-engaged learning, and innovative pedagogical approaches to prepare students for professional and scholarly contributions to the field of kinesiology at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Faculty and students engage in hands-on research and experiential learning, with opportunities for close faculty-student mentorship, community engagement, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Seattle University’s College of Nursing and Health Sciences seeks teacher-scholars who are motivated to contribute to a community-engaged, creative, and dynamic learning organization. The College is committed to social justice, teaching innovation, impactful research, and the formation of professionals who aim to create a more humane world by meeting the health and healthcare needs of all people, especially those who are marginalized and underserved.

We are looking to build a team that is inspired and committed to make a difference for the greater good of society, as Seattle University has a vision to be one of the most innovative and progressive Jesuit and Catholic universities in the world, educating with excellence at the undergraduate, graduate, and professional levels.

Applicants Candidates must demonstrate a commitment to Seattle University's and the College of Nursing and Health Sciences' mission, vision, and values. The College emphasizes care for communities and populations that are underserved and marginalized. In concert with our Jesuit tradition, we are dedicated to social justice and leadership formation. Our Kinesiology faculty employ evidence-based practices and innovative approaches to preparing students for careers in health, wellness, human movement, and related fields.

Nationally respected health, research, sports, and community organizations in Western Washington and the Pacific Northwest offer opportunities for collaboration, and Seattle University faculty, staff, and students are eager to engage in interdisciplinary teaching, research, and community partnerships.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

An earned doctorate (Ph.D. or equivalent) in Kinesiology or a closely related discipline.

A record of scholarly achievement and teaching excellence appropriate to the rank sought.

Evidence of a beginning or sustained program of research, including peer-reviewed publications.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and inclusion.

Strong organizational skills.

Demonstrated collegiality and ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and students.

Preferred qualifications:

Research expertise in one or multiple of the following areas: exercise physiology; physiology; data/performance science; along with neuromechanics; motor control; biomechanics; skill acquisition and motor learning.

Experience mentoring undergraduate and/or graduate students.

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