Tenure-Track Motor Behavior Scholar: Research & Teaching

Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Retirement options

Leave benefits

Paid holidays

Wellness benefits

Tuition exemption

Training opportunities

Employee discounts

Job summary

Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College invites applications for a full-time Assistant or Associate Professor in Motor Behavior. The candidate will develop a funded research program, teach undergraduate and graduate courses, and supervise graduate students in a collaborative School of Kinesiology.

The position emphasizes scholarly productivity, grant writing, and service, with a commitment to health, human performance, and wellbeing across the lifespan at LSU.

Qualifications

• PhD or Doctorate in kinesiology, health, or related field completed before start date.
• Strong track record in motor development in typical and/or special populations.
• Evidence of scholarly activity: peer‑reviewed publications and conference presentations.
• Ability to obtain external funding from NIH/NSF/USDA/DOD or similar sources.
• Collaborative mindset within the School and across campus.
• Experience teaching undergrad/graduate courses in Motor Behavior.
• Involvement in service activities; post-doc experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and sustain a focused, fundable research program with outcomes.
• Teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in Motor Behavior or related areas.
• Advise graduate students and direct dissertations.
• Contribute to School/College/University and professional service committees.

Skills

Motor development expertise

Grant funding potential

Teaching undergraduate/graduate

Scholarly productivity

Collaborative across campus

Post-doctoral experience

Education

Doctorate in kinesiology/health/related field

Job description

Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College invites applications for a full-time Assistant or Associate Professor in Motor Behavior. The candidate will develop a funded research program, teach undergraduate and graduate courses, and supervise graduate students in a collaborative School of Kinesiology.

The position emphasizes scholarly productivity, grant writing, and service, with a commitment to health, human performance, and wellbeing across the lifespan at LSU.