Tenure-Track Sport & Exercise Psychology Scholar

California State University, Chico; 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 Kinesiology Department. The appointment begins Fall 2027 and offers salary commensurate with education and experience.

The ideal candidate will foster inclusive learning environments and contribute to the department’s scholarly mission. Responsibilities include undergraduate and graduate instruction in sport psychology, sociology of sport, and related fields, along with developing an

Qualifications

• Minimum education: terminal degree in sport and exercise psychology or related areas (e.g., sociology of sport, psychosocial aspects of sport).
• Ability to teach a variety of undergraduate and graduate courses in sport and exercise social sciences (sport psychology, sport sociology, exercise psychology).
• Evidence of peer‑reviewed publications and presentations commensurate with experience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high‑quality, student‑centered instruction in undergraduate and graduate courses.
• Develop independent scholarship leading to peer‑reviewed publications and presentations.
• Mentor undergraduate and graduate students, including master’s project committees.

Skills

Teaching experience

Scholarly activity

Diversity & inclusion

Student mentoring

Education

Terminal degree in sport & exercise psychology

Job description

California State University, Chico invites applications for an Assistant Tenure-Track Professor in the Kinesiology Department. The appointment begins Fall 2027 and offers salary commensurate with education and experience.

The ideal candidate will foster inclusive learning environments and contribute to the department’s scholarly mission. Responsibilities include undergraduate and graduate instruction in sport psychology, sociology of sport, and related fields, along with developing an