Assistant Professor of Kinesiology
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 ideal 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. The successful candidate will teach courses for both non-majors and majors, and involve undergraduates in research and experiential learning opportunities. Collaboration with neighboring institutions, such as Loma Linda University Medical Center, is encouraged to foster a dynamic academic environment. Applicants with broad training in exercise physiology, biomechanics, or related areas within kinesiology, as well as clinical and/or professional experience, are preferred. The University of Redlands is an independent, regional, comprehensive university with strong liberal arts roots, and is a Hispanic Serving Institution committed to diversity and transformative experiential learning opportunities through its Core Four initiative (undergraduate research, community service learning, internships, and study away). Candidates enthusiastic about supporting student participation in high-impact practices and integrating experiential learning into their teaching, mentoring, and advising are welcome.
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.
- Ability to foster collaborative learning and mentorship in a close-knit academic setting.
Nice To Haves
- Relevant clinical/professional experience preferred.
- Broad training in exercise physiology, biomechanics, or related areas within kinesiology.
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.
- Provide undergraduate mentorship.
- Engage in collaborative work across disciplines.
- Commitment to departmental and institutional service.
Benefits
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
