Tenure-Track Sport & Exercise Psychology Professor

CSU; Chico (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 159,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition fee waiver

Health insurance

Job summary

California State University, Chico invites applications for an Assistant Tenure-Track Professor in the Department of Kinesiology within the College of Communication & Education, starting Fall 2027. The position emphasizes teaching and scholarship in sport and exercise social sciences.

Candidates should hold a terminal degree in sport and exercise psychology or related areas, demonstrate scholarly output, and commit to inclusive learning environments.

Qualifications

• Terminal degree required or near completion with start date contingent conferral.
• Must demonstrate ability to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in sport and exercise social sciences (e.g., sport psychology, sport sociology, exercise psychology).
• Evidence of peer-reviewed publications and presentations aligned with academic experience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, student-centered instruction in undergraduate and graduate courses.
• Develop an independent line of scholarship leading to publications and presentations.
• Mentor undergraduate and graduate students and serve on master’s committees.
• Contribute to department and university through service and collegial collaboration.

Skills

Teaching ability

Scholarly inquiry

Diversity & inclusion

Course development

Education

Terminal degree in sport and exercise psychology

Sociology of sport or related areas

Job description

California State University, Chico invites applications for an Assistant Tenure-Track Professor in the Department of Kinesiology within the College of Communication & Education, starting Fall 2027. The position emphasizes teaching and scholarship in sport and exercise social sciences.

Candidates should hold a terminal degree in sport and exercise psychology or related areas, demonstrate scholarly output, and commit to inclusive learning environments.