Assistant/Associate Professor - Motor Behavior

Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Retirement options

Leave benefits

Paid holidays

Wellness benefits

Tuition exemption

Training opportunities

Employee discounts

Job summary

Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College invites applications for a full-time Assistant or Associate Professor in Motor Behavior. The candidate will develop a funded research program, teach undergraduate and graduate courses, and supervise graduate students in a collaborative School of Kinesiology.

The position emphasizes scholarly productivity, grant writing, and service, with a commitment to health, human performance, and wellbeing across the lifespan at LSU.

Qualifications

• PhD or Doctorate in kinesiology, health, or related field completed before start date.
• Strong track record in motor development in typical and/or special populations.
• Evidence of scholarly activity: peer‑reviewed publications and conference presentations.
• Ability to obtain external funding from NIH/NSF/USDA/DOD or similar sources.
• Collaborative mindset within the School and across campus.
• Experience teaching undergrad/graduate courses in Motor Behavior.
• Involvement in service activities; post-doc experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and sustain a focused, fundable research program with outcomes.
• Teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in Motor Behavior or related areas.
• Advise graduate students and direct dissertations.
• Contribute to School/College/University and professional service committees.

Skills

Motor development expertise

Grant funding potential

Teaching undergraduate/graduate

Scholarly productivity

Collaborative across campus

Post-doctoral experience

Education

Doctorate in kinesiology/health/related field

Job description

Assistant/Associate Professor - Motor Behavior

Position Type: Faculty

Department: LSUAM HSE - School of Kinesiology (Arend W. A. Van Gemmert (00010803))

Work Location: 1246 Ruffin G. Pleasant Hall

Pay Grade: Academic

Full-time faculty position effective August 2027.

The School of Kinesiology at LSU seeks a full-time Assistant or Associate tenure-track position in the area of Motor Behavior. The successful candidate will demonstrate expertise in motor development in typically and/or special populations. We seek a scholar whose work aligns with the College of Human Science and Education’s priority for understanding Health, Human Performance, and Wellbeing Across the Lifespan and the University’s Strategic Plan. The ideal candidate will continue increasing research capacity of our School. The candidate will have a commitment to scholarly productivity, grant writing, teaching excellence, and service.

Qualifications

• Doctorate degree in kinesiology, health, or a related field earned before employment.
• Strong expertise and a track-record of success in motor development in typically developing and/or special populations.
• Evidence of scholarly activity through a history of peer-reviewed publications in top-ranked journals in their field, conference presentations, and other scholarly activities.
• Potential for and/or previous success in seeking and ideally maintaining extramural funding support of research from NIH, NSF, USDA, DOD, and/or other external sources.
• Ability to collaborate within the School of Kinesiology and across campus.
• Competence in teaching undergraduate and/or graduate classes in their area of expertise.
• Involvement in service activities.
• Post-doc experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and sustain a focused, fundable research program that results in peer-reviewed publications and other research outputs.
• Teach undergraduate courses and/or graduate courses in Motor Behavior or other areas aligned with individual and/or Departmental needs.
• Provide advisement to graduate students, and direct dissertations.
• Provide service to the School, College, University, and Profession-based committees as appropriate.

Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Background Check: An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Benefits

• Health, life, dental, and vision insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Retirement options.
• Various leave options.
• Paid holidays.
• Wellness benefits.
• Tuition exemption for qualified positions.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Employee discounts.

Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana will be employed through Louisiana State University's partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.

Essential Position: N

LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All candidates must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and maintain that valid work authorization throughout employment. Changes in laws, regulations, or government policies may impact the university’s ability to employ individuals in certain positions.

Posting Date: November 9, 2026

Closing Date: March 8, 2027