Tenure-Track Sport & Exercise Psychology Professor

California State University, Chico; Chico (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 159,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition fee waiver

Job summary

California State University, Chico invites applications for an Assistant Tenure-Track Professor in Sport & Exercise Psychology within the Department of Kinesiology. The position starts Fall 2027 and is tenure-track with responsibilities in teaching, scholarship, and service.

The anticipated hiring range is $74,652–$158,688 per year, with salary commensurate with education and experience. Candidates must demonstrate ability to teach undergraduate and graduate courses and to foster an inclusive

Qualifications

• Terminal degree in sport and exercise psychology or related areas with degree conferred by start date.
• Ability to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in sport and exercise social sciences.
• Evidence of peer‑reviewed publications and presentations aligned with academic experience.
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive learning environment for diverse learners.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high‑quality, student‑centered instruction in identified undergraduate and graduate courses.
• Develop an independent line of scholarship leading to peer‑reviewed publications and presentations.
• Mentor undergraduate and graduate students, including master’s projects.
• Contribute to department and university goals through service and collegial collaboration.

Skills

Teaching

Scholarly research

Mentoring students

Diversity & inclusion

Education

Terminal degree in sport & exercise psychology

Job description

California State University, Chico invites applications for an Assistant Tenure-Track Professor in Sport & Exercise Psychology within the Department of Kinesiology. The position starts Fall 2027 and is tenure-track with responsibilities in teaching, scholarship, and service.

The anticipated hiring range is $74,652–$158,688 per year, with salary commensurate with education and experience. Candidates must demonstrate ability to teach undergraduate and graduate courses and to foster an inclusive