Biomechanics Tenure-Track Professor: Research & Teaching

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

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.