Assistant Professor of Kinesiology

University of Redlands•Redlands, CA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Kinesiology Department at the University of Redlands is seeking to hire a tenure-track Assistant Professor to begin August 2027. This is a new and growing program, and the university seeks to support and broaden its existing curriculum to meet increasing student interest and demand. The successful candidate will be a dynamic teacher-scholar who will contribute to the program's development through excellence in teaching, undergraduate mentorship, and collaborative engagement across disciplines. Responsibilities include teaching courses for both non-majors and majors, and involving undergraduates in research and experiential learning opportunities. Faculty and students have opportunities to collaborate with neighboring institutions, including Loma Linda University Medical Center. The University of Redlands is an independent, regional, comprehensive university with strong roots in liberal arts education. It is a Hispanic Serving Institution with a diverse student body, and is committed to providing transformative experiential learning opportunities through its Core Four initiative: undergraduate research, community service learning, internships, and study away. Candidates who are enthusiastic about supporting student participation in high-impact practices and integrating experiential learning into their teaching, mentoring, and advising are welcomed.

Requirements

An earned doctorate (or near completion of degree) in kinesiology or physical therapy is required at the time of appointment.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.
Evidence of strong dedication to teaching in a liberal arts environment.
Demonstrated experience or commitment to working effectively with students from diverse cultural, educational, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Ability to design and teach undergraduate-level kinesiology courses, both lecture and laboratory.
Capacity to build and sustain a productive undergraduate research program.
Strong organizational and communication skills, both verbal and written.

Nice To Haves

Applicants with broad training in exercise physiology, biomechanics, or related areas within kinesiology – as well as clinical and/or professional experience, are preferred.
Relevant clinical/professional experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Teach courses for both non-majors and majors.
Involve undergraduates in research and experiential learning opportunities.
Contribute to the continued development of the Kinesiology program through excellence in teaching, undergraduate mentorship, and collaborative engagement across disciplines.
Foster collaborative learning and mentorship in a close-knit academic setting.
Commitment to departmental and institutional service.