Assistant Professor in the areas of Motor Control, Motor Learning

Careers Listing•Fullerton, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Kinesiology at California State University, Fullerton invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in the areas of Motor Control, Motor Learning, or related disciplines with an appointment to begin Fall 2027. This position is open to candidates with training in a variety of areas, but preference will be given to scholars whose training and work focuses on balance and postural control, neuromotor function, and fall prevention in aging populations. Primary teaching assignments will include both introductory and upper-level motor control and motor learning courses (e.g., Human Motor Control and Learning, Motor Control and Movement Dysfunction, Physical Activity and The Aging Process, Functional Performance Assessment and Programming for Older Adults, Advanced Study in Human Motor Control and Learning). CSUF faculty are committed teacher/scholars who bring research and creative discovery to life for students in classrooms, labs, studios, and individually mentored projects. They teach broadly in the curricula of their departments, advise students, and serve on departmental and university-wide committees. The primary responsibilities of the person in this position will include the development and teaching of introductory and core courses in the discipline, and the development of courses in their area(s) of specialization. Specific courses that this person may teach include Human Motor Control and Learning, Motor Control and Movement Dysfunction, Physical Activity and The Aging Process, Functional Performance Assessment and Programming for Older Adults, and Advanced Study in Human Motor Control and Learning. This person will also be responsible for producing scholarship / creative work commensurate with the requirements for tenure. The successful candidate will also be expected to contribute to and participate in the life and development of the department, advise students, serve on committees, and participate in the broader university and disciplinary communities.

Requirements

Earned doctorate in Kinesiology, Exercise Science, Neuroscience, or a related field by the time of appointment
A strong foundation/training in Motor Control and/or Motor Learning theories and research techniques
Demonstrated ability/potential to provide high-quality undergraduate and graduate education
Demonstrated ability/potential to work with a diverse student population, including first-generation college students
Record of scholarship in their respective area of specialization
A demonstrated commitment to equity and inclusion in teaching, scholarship, and/or service

Nice To Haves

Expertise in balance and postural control, fall prevention, or neuromotor rehabilitation, particularly in aging populations
Demonstrated ability or potential to secure external funding
Experience with interdisciplinary collaboration across kinesiology, aging science, gerontology, physical therapy, or public health
Familiarity/experience with high-impact teaching practices (such as service-learning or community-based learning)

Responsibilities

Development and teaching of introductory and core courses in the discipline
Development of courses in their area(s) of specialization
Producing scholarship / creative work commensurate with the requirements for tenure
Contribute to and participate in the life and development of the department
Advise students
Serve on committees
Participate in the broader university and disciplinary communities