Tenure‑Track Professor: Motor Control & Aging Health

California State University, Chico; Fullerton (CA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

Vision plan

Dental plan

Fee waiver

Campus childcare

Retirement plan

Tax sheltering

Job summary

California State University, Fullerton invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Kinesiology, specializing in motor control and motor learning with emphasis on balance, postural control, neuromotor function, and fall prevention in aging populations.

Responsibilities include teaching introductory and upper-level courses, conducting scholarship, advising students, and participating in departmental and university committees, with start date Fall 2027.

Qualifications

• Earned doctorate in Kinesiology, Exercise Science, Neuroscience, or related field by appointment.
• Strong foundation in motor control and/or motor learning theories and research methods.
• Demonstrated ability to provide high-quality undergraduate and graduate instruction.
• Experience working with a diverse student population, including first-generation students.
• Record of scholarship in an area of specialization.
• Commitment to equity and inclusion in teaching, scholarship, or service.

Responsibilities

• Develop and teach courses such as Human Motor Control and Learning, Motor Control and Movement Dysfunction, Physical Activity and The Aging Process, Functional Performance Assessment and Programming for Older Adults, and Advanced Study in Human Motor Control and Learning.
• Produce scholarship or creative work commensurate with promotion requirements.
• Advise and mentor undergraduate and graduate students.
• Serve on departmental and university committees and contribute to the broader academic community.

Skills

Strong foundation in motor control and

Education

Earned doctorate in Kinesiology, Exercise Science, Neuroscience, or related field by appointment

Job description

California State University, Fullerton invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Kinesiology, specializing in motor control and motor learning with emphasis on balance, postural control, neuromotor function, and fall prevention in aging populations.

Responsibilities include teaching introductory and upper-level courses, conducting scholarship, advising students, and participating in departmental and university committees, with start date Fall 2027.