Tenure-Track Biomechanics Faculty — Research & Teaching

Towson University; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition remission

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Job summary

Towson University is inviting applications for a tenure-track, nine-month Assistant Professor position in the Department of Kinesiology, College of Health Professions. Preferred start date is August 2027.

Candidates must hold a doctoral degree in Exercise Science or a closely related field (ABD considered; appointment at Instructor rank with degree completion by Feb 1, 2028). Research in biomechanics, motor learning, motor development or related areas is valued.

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent in Exercise Science or closely related field; ABD considered, but appointment will be at the Instructor rank and all degree requirements must be completed by Feb 1, 2028.
• Evidence of a scholarship agenda in Exercise Science that complements faculty expertise, courses, and resources.
• Ability to teach biomechanics, motor learning, motor development, and/or research methods.

Responsibilities

• Teach biomechanics, motor learning, motor development, and research methods courses.
• Develop a scholarly agenda with potential for external funding.
• Contribute to department and university service.

Skills

Biomechanics

Motor learning

Motor development

Research methods

Education

Doctoral degree in Exercise Science or related field

Job description

Towson University is inviting applications for a tenure-track, nine-month Assistant Professor position in the Department of Kinesiology, College of Health Professions. Preferred start date is August 2027.

Candidates must hold a doctoral degree in Exercise Science or a closely related field (ABD considered; appointment at Instructor rank with degree completion by Feb 1, 2028). Research in biomechanics, motor learning, motor development or related areas is valued.