Biomechanics Professor: Teaching & Research Leader

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

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.