Assistant Professor in the areas of Motor Control, Motor Learning

The Gerontological Society of America (GSA).; Fullerton (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

California State University, Fullerton invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Kinesiology, beginning Fall 2027. The search emphasizes Motor Control, Motor Learning, or related disciplines, with preference for scholars focusing on balance, postural control, neuromotor function, and fall prevention in aging populations.

Primary teaching will include introductory and upper-level motor control and motor learning courses.

Qualifications

• Earned doctorate in Kinesiology, Exercise Science, Neuroscience, or a related field by the time of appointment.
• Strong foundation/training in Motor Control and/or Motor Learning theories and research techniques.
• Demonstrated ability/potential to provide high-quality undergraduate and graduate education.
• Demonstrated ability/potential to work with a diverse student population, including first-generation college students.
• Record of scholarship in their respective area of specialization; and A demonstrated commitment to equity and inclusion in teaching, scholarship, and/or service.

Responsibilities

• Primary teaching assignments will include both introductory and upper-level motor control and motor learning courses (e.g., Human Motor Control and Learning, Motor Control and Movement Dysfunction).
• Develop and maintain an active research program in aging populations focusing on balance/postural control and falls.
• Contribute to service, mentoring, and outreach within the department and university.

Skills

Teaching ability

Diversity & inclusion

Education

Earned doctorate in Kinesiology/Exercise Science/Neuroscience or related field

Experience in higher education teaching

Job description

The Department of Kinesiology at California State University, Fullerton invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in the areas of Motor Control, Motor Learning, or related disciplines with an appointment to begin Fall 2027. This position is open to candidates with training in a variety of areas, but preference will be given to scholars whose training and work focuses on balance and postural control, neuromotor function, and fall prevention in aging populations. Primary teaching assignments will include both introductory and upper-level motor control and motor learning courses (e.g., Human Motor Control and Learning, Motor Control and Movement Dysfunction, Physical Activity and The Aging Process, Functional Performance Assessment and Programming for Older Adults, Advanced Study in Human Motor Control and Learning).

• Earned doctorate in Kinesiology, Exercise Science, Neuroscience, or a related field by the time of appointment;
• A strong foundation/training in Motor Control and/or Motor Learning theories and research techniques;
• Demonstrated ability/potential to provide high-quality undergraduate and graduate education;
• Demonstrated ability/potential to work with a diverse student population, including first-generation college students;
• Record of scholarship in their respective area of specialization; and
  A demonstrated commitment to equity and inclusion in teaching, scholarship, and/or service.