Assistant Professor, Biomechanics

Towson University; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition remission

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Job summary

Towson University is inviting applications for a tenure-track, nine-month Assistant Professor position in the Department of Kinesiology, College of Health Professions. Preferred start date is August 2027.

Candidates must hold a doctoral degree in Exercise Science or a closely related field (ABD considered; appointment at Instructor rank with degree completion by Feb 1, 2028). Research in biomechanics, motor learning, motor development or related areas is valued.

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent in Exercise Science or closely related field; ABD considered, but appointment will be at the Instructor rank and all degree requirements must be completed by Feb 1, 2028.
• Evidence of a scholarship agenda in Exercise Science that complements faculty expertise, courses, and resources.
• Ability to teach biomechanics, motor learning, motor development, and/or research methods.

Responsibilities

• Teach biomechanics, motor learning, motor development, and research methods courses.
• Develop a scholarly agenda with potential for external funding.
• Contribute to department and university service.

Skills

Biomechanics

Motor learning

Motor development

Research methods

Education

Doctoral degree in Exercise Science or related field

Job description

COLLEGE OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS

Department of Kinesiology

Assistant Professor, Biomechanics

CHP-4014

Position:

The College of Health Professions invites applications for a tenure-track, 9-month Assistant Professor position in the Department of Kinesiology. Preferred start date is August, 2027.

Qualifications:

Research doctoral degree in Exercise Science or closely related field. ABD applicants considered, but appointment will be at the Instructor rank and all degree requirements must be completed by February 1, 2028.

Candidates must present evidence of a scholarship agenda focused in an area of specialty in Exercise Science that complements the expertise of current faculty, the course offerings, and available resources. Human subjects research with potential for external funding is highly valued.

Candidates must have the training and expertise to teach multiple Exercise Science courses in the following areas: biomechanics, motor learning, motor development, and/or research methods. Candidates with expertise to teach across the kinesiology disciplinary boundaries are highly valued and encouraged to apply. Post-doctoral candidates are encouraged to apply.

Salary and Benefits:

Targeted salary range: $80,000-$85,000 commensurate with experience.

Benefits: TU offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes excellent health, life and retirement plans; and tuition remission.