Assistant Professor - Kinesiology

Utah State University•Logan, UT

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Kinesiology and Health Science at Utah State University invites applications for two tenure-track Assistant Professor positions focused on human movement, rehabilitation, and health technology, with preference for candidates working across several of these areas. Applicants may employ or develop technology through biomechanical, physiological, clinical, behavioral, or interdisciplinary approaches. Areas of interest include injury prevention, rehabilitation, healthy aging, growth and development, chronic disease, physical activity, sport performance optimization, disability, and healthcare innovation. One or more hires may participate in the Technology Enhanced Health and Wellness initiative, a collaboration between the Emma Eccles Jones College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences and the College of Engineering. The initiative applies technology and engineering principles to complex health challenges, with a vision of advancing technologies that promote accessibility, efficiency, and personalized care. Successful candidates will join an interdisciplinary research community and demonstrate a strong record or clear potential for collaborative, externally funded research advancing technology’s role in health and human movement. Responsibilities include developing a productive research program, publishing scholarly findings, pursuing external funding, collaborating across colleges, teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses, mentoring students, and contributing service. These are full-time, nine-month academic-year appointments on Utah State University’s Logan, Utah campus; remote work is not available. The anticipated start date is August 1, 2027. Appointments are contingent on a successful background check. Application review begins November 20, 2026, and continues until the positions are filled. Visa sponsorship may be available depending on individual circumstances and applicable immigration requirements; sponsorship eligibility is determined by University Human Resources at the time of offer. The university supports standard sponsorship costs but cannot cover an additional $100,000 H-1B fee if applicable. The department offers multidisciplinary kinesiology and health science programs and supports research in eight state-of-the-art laboratories. The wider college and university provide opportunities for collaborative research, student-focused education, and community engagement.

Requirements

Doctoral degree in kinesiology or a related discipline completed by August 2027. Applicants who are ABD may be considered at the Instructor level with a documented plan for timely degree completion.
Research program related to human movement, rehabilitation, and/or health technology.
Demonstrated ability to conduct and disseminate research with potential to secure external funding.
Evidence of effectiveness in and/or strong potential for teaching and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students in kinesiology.
Strong oral, written, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work collaboratively in team-based settings.

Nice To Haves

Prior engagement in interdisciplinary research bridging fields related to human movement, rehabilitation, and/or health technology.
Record of success obtaining extramural funding to support research, graduate students, and scholarly activities.

Responsibilities

Develop and sustain a productive research program focused on human movement, rehabilitation, and/or health technology.
Disseminate research findings through peer-reviewed publications in leading journals.
Secure external research funding from sources such as government agencies, private foundations, and regional and local agencies.
Collaborate with faculty across the College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences and the College of Engineering on research related to technology-enhanced healthcare delivery, human movement, and wellness.
Teach graduate and/or undergraduate classes aligned with areas of expertise, specialization, and department needs.
Mentor students conducting research at the intersections of technology, health, human movement, and wellness.
Contribute service to the department, college, university, and professional communities.