Assistant Professor Kinesiology Science

McGill University • Redlands, CA

13h

About The Position

The Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education (DKPE) in McGill University’s Faculty of Education invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Kinesiology Science. Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in kinesiology or a closely related field; postdoctoral experience is an asset. Candidates from across kinesiology are welcome, with priority given to research focused on motor control, biomechanics, or the epidemiology of physical activity, sport, and exercise.

The successful candidate will establish an innovative, externally funded, internationally recognized research program; supervise master’s and doctoral students in Kinesiology Science; and teach undergraduate and graduate courses in their area of expertise. They will contribute through research, teaching, mentorship, and service to DKPE, McGill, the Sylvan Adams Sports Science Institute (SASSI), and broader scholarly and professional communities. The position advances research and knowledge translation in sport, physical activity, and human health across the lifespan, including SASSI’s applied sport science work to optimize elite athlete health and performance.

The appointee will join a collaborative academic community and build sustainable local, national, and international partnerships with academic, clinical, community, public health, and sport organizations. The role connects fundamental research with applications in health, sport, and human performance. The ability to work in both English and French is an asset. The appointment is full-time and is expected to begin August 1, 2027. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in kinesiology or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated research excellence through high-quality peer-reviewed publications and national and international conference presentations.
• A strong record or potential for securing external research funding.
• Ability to establish an innovative research program and supervise graduate students.
• Ability to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in the candidate’s area of expertise.
• Ability to develop productive collaborations.

Nice To Haves

• Postdoctoral experience.
• Research focus in motor control, biomechanics, or the epidemiology of physical activity, sport, and exercise; these areas are priorities.
• Ability to work in both English and French.
• Research connecting fundamental discovery with applications in health, sport, and human performance, including applied sport science and elite athlete health and performance.
• Ability to strengthen links between research, professional practice, and interprofessional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Establish an innovative, externally funded research program.
• Develop an internationally recognized research program and pursue external funding.
• Supervise master’s and doctoral students in Kinesiology Science.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in the candidate’s area of expertise.
• Foster interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary collaborations.
• Build sustainable partnerships with academic, clinical, community, public health, and sport organizations locally, nationally, and internationally.
• Advance and translate knowledge in sport, physical activity, and human health across the lifespan, including research relevant to elite athlete health and performance.
• Contribute to the department, institute, university, and broader scholarly and professional communities through research, teaching, mentorship, and service.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree