Tenure-Track Biomechanics Professor

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 69,426 - 147,579; Full time

Job summary

California State University, Long Beach invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Biomechanics in the College of Health and Human Services, Department of Kinesiology. This tenure-track position requires a Ph.D.

in biomechanics or related field and a strong record of research potential. Responsibilities include teaching biomechanics and related courses, supervising student research, advising majors, and pursuing external funding.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. with specialization in biomechanics or closely related field, by Aug 1, 2027.
• Evidence of teaching potential at college level.
• Demonstrated research in biomechanics and related publications.
• Ability to work with diverse student populations.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate classes in biomechanics, research methods/statistics, and related electives.
• Supervise undergraduate and graduate student research.
• Serve on master's thesis and comprehensive exam committees.
• Provide academic advising to Exercise Science majors.
• Develop and sustain internal/external funding for research.

Skills

Teaching potential

Diversity commitment

Research in biomechanics

Education

Ph.D. in biomechanics or related field

Tools

Motion analysis systems

Visual3D

Theia

MATLAB

OpenSim

LabVIEW

Job description

California State University, Long Beach invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Biomechanics in the College of Health and Human Services, Department of Kinesiology. This tenure-track position requires a Ph.D.

in biomechanics or related field and a strong record of research potential. Responsibilities include teaching biomechanics and related courses, supervising student research, advising majors, and pursuing external funding.