Assistant​/Associate Professor of Kinesiology - Motor Behavior - Kinesiology, Nutrition, and Health

Kinesiology, Nutrition, and Health Department

Regular

Salary

Salary will be commensurate with the level of the position, education, and experience.

Yes

The Department of Kinesiology, Nutrition, and Health seeks a teacher‑scholar in Motor Behavior who will contribute to the department's undergraduate and graduate programs through high‑quality teaching, an active program of research, and student mentorship. The successful candidate will bring expertise in Motor Control, Motor Learning, and related areas that strengthens the breadth of the kinesiology curriculum, complements existing departmental strengths, and supports collaborative scholarship.

The faculty member will be expected to contribute to a collaborative academic environment and participate actively in the teaching, research, and service missions of the department. Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in Motor Control, Motor Learning, Biomechanics, and related kinesiology courses; establishing and maintaining an active research program; pursuing external funding; advising and mentoring students; and engaging in service at the departmental, college, University, and professional discipline levels.

This is a full‑time, tenure‑track, on‑campus position that requires regular campus presence and active engagement with students. The appointment is expected to begin in August 2027.

Assistant professor:
Ph.D. by the date of appointment in Motor Behavior, Motor Control, Motor Learning, Human Movement Science, Motor Neuroscience, Kinesiology, or a closely related discipline. Associate Professor:
Ph.D. in Motor Behavior, Motor Control, Motor Learning, Human Movement Science, Motor Neuroscience, Kinesiology, or a closely related discipline, and evidence of an established, externally funded research program, excellence in teaching, and a record of service commensurate with rank.

• Experience teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses in Motor Control and Motor Learning.
• Ability to teach biomechanics courses at the undergraduate and graduate level
• Postdoctoral research experience.
• Demonstrated potential to establish and sustain an externally funded research program.
• Evidence of collaborative scholarship or interdisciplinary research.
• Experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and fostering an inclusive learning environment.

The Department of Kinesiology, Nutrition, and Health is one of the largest in the College of Education, Health, and Society, with sustained enrollment growth and strong student demand. The department is committed to excellence in teaching, research, and student mentorship while preparing graduates for clinical, professional, and graduate careers. We value the breadth of the kinesiology discipline and seek a faculty member whose expertise in Motor Behavior will strengthen our curriculum, expand collaborative scholarship, and contribute to the continued growth of the department.

Faculty in the department maintain active research programs across motor behavior, biomechanics, exercise physiology, nutrition, athletic training, health behavior, and related disciplines. The successful candidate will have access to well‑equipped research facilities supporting human movement and performance research, including motion capture and biomechanical analysis systems, force platforms, body composition assessment, ultrasound imaging, exercise physiology laboratories, and other human performance testing resources.