Biomechanics Assistant Professor: Research & Teaching

California State University, Long Beach; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 86,400 - 93,600; Full time

Job summary

California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Biomechanics in the College of Health and Human Services. The successful candidate will teach biomechanics and related courses, supervise student research, and participate in thesis and exam committees.

The role emphasizes a strong research agenda, teaching excellence, and commitment to serving a diverse student population within CSULB’s Movement Science and Kinesiology programs.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. required with specialization in biomechanics or related field, or completion by Aug 1, 2027.
• Demonstrated potential for teaching at the college level.
• Demonstrated potential for research and scholarly activities in biomechanics.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate classes in biomechanics and related electives (in-person, hybrid, online).
• Supervise undergraduate and graduate student research.
• Serve on master’s thesis and comprehensive exam committees.

Skills

Teaching potential

Research potential

Diversity commitment

Education

Ph.D. in biomechanics or related field

Tools

MATLAB

OpenSim

Visual3D

Theia

LabVIEW

Job description

California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Biomechanics in the College of Health and Human Services. The successful candidate will teach biomechanics and related courses, supervise student research, and participate in thesis and exam committees.

The role emphasizes a strong research agenda, teaching excellence, and commitment to serving a diverse student population within CSULB’s Movement Science and Kinesiology programs.