Tenure-Track Professor: Motor Behavior & Development

Louisiana State University

Baton Rouge (LA)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Louisiana State University seeks a full-time Assistant or Associate Professor in Motor Behavior within the School of Kinesiology. The position supports research in motor development across typical and special populations and aligns with the College’s focus on Health, Human Performance, and Wellbeing Across the Lifespan.

The successful candidate will establish a funded research program, publish in top journals, teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses, advise students, and participate in

Qualifications

Doctorate in kinesiology, health, or a related field earned before employment.
Strong expertise in motor development in typical and/or special populations.
Evidence of scholarly activity: peer‑reviewed publications, conference presentations, other scholarly activities.
Ability to secure extramural funding from NIH/NSF/USDA/DOD or external sources.
Experience teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses; postdoc experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop a focused, fundable research program leading to publications and other outputs.
Teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in Motor Behavior or related areas.
Advise graduate students and direct dissertations.
Contribute on school, college, university, and profession committees.

Skills

Motor development

Research

Grant writing

Teaching

Education

Doctorate in kinesiology/health-related field

Job description

The successful candidate will establish a funded research program, publish in top journals, teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses, advise students, and participate in

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