Assistant Professor of Biomechanics

Opt For Healthy Living; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

California State University, Long Beach invites applications for a Tenured/Tenure-Track instructional faculty position in biomechanics within the Exercise Science option. The role emphasizes teaching undergraduate and graduate biomechanics, supervising student research, and contributing to scholarly activity.

Successful candidates will demonstrate potential for grants and a commitment to serving a diverse student population and community. Start date pending.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in biomechanics or related field by Aug 1, 2027.
• Demonstrated potential for college teaching.
• Demonstrated potential for biomechanics research and scholarship.
• Working knowledge of biomechanics software and hardware.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate biomechanics and related courses.
• Supervise student research at undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Serve on master's thesis and comprehensive exam committees.
• Provide academic advising to Exercise Science majors.
• Develop and sustain internal/external funding for research.
• Collaborate with faculty on research projects.
• Assist in managing the Movement Science Laboratory.
• Participate in department, college, and university committees.

Skills

Teaching potential

Research potential

Diversity commitment

Biomechanics knowledge

Education

Ph.D. in biomechanics or related field

Tools

MATLAB

OpenSim

Visual3D

Theia

LabVIEW

Job description

Apply now Job no: 559854
Work type: Instructional Faculty – Tenured/Tenure-Track
Location: Long Beach
Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Tenured/Tenure-Track, Full Time, Faculty - Health Sciences

California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) is a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI). CSULB earned the prestigious Seal of Excelencia in 2023, joining a distinctive group of colleges and universities recognized for its commitment to Latine/x student success. CSULB is committed to serving diverse students and has actively supported initiatives promoting Black excellence and Latinx Success across the campus.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. with specialization in biomechanics or a highly related field, such as Kinesiology, Exercise Science, Biomedical Engineering, Movement Science, or Rehabilitation Science. Degree at time of application or official notification of completion of the doctoral degree by August 1, 2027.
• Demonstrated potential for teaching at the college level
• Demonstrated potential for research, scholarly and creative activities in biomechanics
• Working knowledge of biomechanics specific computer hardware and software (motion analysis systems, Visual3D, Theia, MATLAB, OpenSim, Labview, etc.)
• Demonstrated commitment to working successfully with a diverse student population, including low socioeconomic and first-generation students

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience teaching graduate and undergraduate biomechanics courses at the college level
• Experience using musculoskeletal simulation software (i.e. OpenSim)
• Experience using programming software (i.e. MATLAB, Python, R)
• Experience maintaining software and hardware related to biomechanics research
• Teaching experience in at least one of the following areas: functional anatomy, strength and conditioning, and/or motor control/learning
• Focused research agenda with a record of publications/presentations
• Potential to develop/obtain grants and external funding
• Evidence of professional activities
• Experience successfully working with populations demographically and/or socioeconomically similar to the CSULB student body

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate classes in biomechanics, research methods/statistics, and other electives for the exercise science option area. (Mode of instruction may include in-person, hybrid, online, and/or any combination thereof.)
• Supervise undergraduate and graduate student research
• Serve on master’s thesis and comprehensive exam committees
• Academic advising to Exercise Science majors
• Develop and sustain internal/external funding to support research activities
• Collaborate with other faculty on research
• Assist in the management of the Movement Science Laboratory
• Participate in service to the department, college, and university committees, as appropriate.

All university program and activities are open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Consistent with CSU’s Nondiscrimination Policy, as well as state and federal law, CSULB provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. To access CSULB’s full statement on Equal Opportunity and Excellence in Education and Employment, please visit Equity and Compliance.

Advertised: Jul 21 2026 Pacific Daylight Time
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