Department of Kinesiology - Assistant Professor
About The Position
The Department of Kinesiology at California State University, San Bernardino (CSUSB) is seeking a tenure-track Assistant Professor specializing in Adapted Physical Education (APE) and Physical Education Teacher Education (PETE). This position, effective August 2027, will primarily focus on teaching APE courses, but may also include PETE and Kinesiology core courses, including professional preparation activity courses. CSUSB is a diverse and inclusive institution serving approximately 19,000 students in the Inland Empire. The department offers four concentrations: Allied Health Professions, Exercise Science, Health Promotion, and Physical Education and Adapted Physical Education. The successful candidate will join an intellectually stimulating and innovative academic environment that embraces diversity and encourages research and professional engagement.
Requirements
- Earned degrees in Kinesiology/Physical Education with APE and PETE specializations or related areas.
- Ph.D. or equivalent degree.
- Degree completion by the time of appointment.
- Candidates with 'all but dissertation' (ABD) are considered for a Tenure Track Assistant Professor position.
Nice To Haves
- Adapted Physical Education specialization.
- College and K-12 teaching experience.
- Ability to develop a profile of extramural funding.
- Potential or proficiency in college teaching (PE and APE) as supported by teaching evaluations.
- Potential or evidence of scholarly achievement.
- Effective interpersonal communication skills.
- Demonstrated commitment to working successfully with diverse student populations.
- Documented commitment to excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service.
- Evidence of scholarly activity, publication, and innovation.
- Evidence of exemplary graduate-level teaching and leadership experience at program level.
Responsibilities
- Teach undergraduate courses in Kinesiology.
- Maintain a robust and ongoing research agenda.
- Mentor students at the undergraduate level.
- Advise students.
- Perform career-related service roles on and off campus for the department, college, university, and professional societies.
- Lead activities that will advance scholarly excellence in Kinesiology.
- Demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching and mentoring a diverse student population.
- Work effectively with faculty, staff, and students across a wide range of disciplines.
Benefits
- Networking, mentoring, and development programs for junior faculty.
- Salary is commensurate with experience.
- CSU Salary Schedule
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
