Assistant Professor of Biomechanics

The California State University; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The California State University, Long Beach invites applications for a Tenured/Tenure-Track Instructional Faculty position in biomechanics within the Exercise Science program. Ph.D. in biomechanics or related field is required with completion by Aug 1, 2027.

Responsibilities include teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels, supervising student research, and developing external funding. Commitment to diverse student populations and service to the department are expected.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. with specialization in biomechanics or related field; degree required by Aug 1, 2027.
• Demonstrated potential for college-level teaching.
• Demonstrated potential for biomechanics research and scholarly activity.
• Experience with biomechanics hardware and software (e.g., motion capture, Visual3D, OpenSim, MATLAB, LabVIEW).
• Commitment to serving a diverse student population.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate biomechanics, research methods/statistics, and related electives.
• Supervise student research at undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Serve on thesis and comprehensive exam committees.
• Provide academic advising to Exercise Science majors.
• Develop and sustain funding to support research.
• Collaborate with faculty on research and manage Movement Science Lab.
• Participate in department, college, and university service.

Skills

Teaching potential

Research productivity

Diversity commitment

Education

Ph.D. in biomechanics or related field

Degree by Aug 1, 2027

Tools

Visual3D

Theia

MATLAB

OpenSim

LabVIEW

Motion analysis systems

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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