Kinesiology-Clinical Exercise Physiology and/or Functional Anatomy Assistant Professor

Fresno State • Fresno, CA

58d • $6,800 - $7,100 • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Kinesiology at California State University, Fresno is seeking to fill multiple areas within the program of Exercise Science for an Assistant Professor position. This tenure-track role, starting Fall 2027, involves teaching undergraduate and graduate classes to a diverse student body, potentially majoring in Exercise Science, Physical Education, Sport Administration, and Sport and Performance Psychology. The faculty member will also be expected to engage in scholarly activity at the R2 level, pursue external funding, serve on faculty governance committees, provide academic advising, chair and serve on thesis committees, and maintain collaborative relationships within and outside the Department, including community outreach. Specific teaching assignments will be determined by departmental needs and priorities. The Department of Kinesiology, part of the College of Health and Human Services, is one of the largest departments on campus with approximately 1,000 undergraduate students and 75 graduate students. The faculty are recognized for their teaching, scholarship, and service, come from diverse backgrounds, are student-oriented, and foster a collegial environment. Fresno State is recognized as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American/Native American/Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI), committed to inclusive excellence. New hires receive reduced teaching loads for their first two academic years, after which the standard load is 12 units, with opportunities for reassignment or release time. The department supports faculty scholarly activities and has state-of-the-art equipment and lab space to enhance teaching and research.

Requirements

• Terminal doctoral degree in Kinesiology or a closely related field from an accredited institution.
• College-level teaching in academic areas directly related to Kinesiology, preferably with an emphasis in clinical exercise physiology and/or cardiovascular physiology and/or functional anatomy.
• Experience in scholarly activities.
• Ability to teach in one or more of the following areas: Clinical exercise physiology and/or cardiovascular physiology, Functional anatomy, General exercise science/exercise physiology courses.
• Applicants nearing completion of the doctorate (ABD) may be considered, but the doctoral degree must be completed by August 1, 2027.

Nice To Haves

• Two or more years of full-time teaching at the college or university level in an area directly related to Kinesiology or sports medicine.
• Teaching experience at the graduate level.
• Ability to advise students towards clinical careers such as clinical exercise physiology, physical therapy, athletic training, or other clinical health professions.
• PhD with clinical experience and/or research experience in one of the following areas: Clinical exercise physiology with a focus on EKG interpretation, Cardiovascular physiology, Functional anatomy, Sports Medicine.
• Appropriate professional certifications and/or licenses (e.g., Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation, National Athletic Trainers’ Association Board of Certification, Inc., American Physical Therapy Association).
• Experience performing research at the R2 level and scholarly activities.
• Evidence of seeking and/or acquiring external funding.
• Clinical experience, such as physical therapy, athletic training, clinical exercise physiology, or research in cardiovascular physiology.
• Post-doctoral work with the ability to obtain external funding.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate classes in the Department of Kinesiology.
• Engage in scholarly activity at the R2 level.
• Seek external funding.
• Serve on committees at all levels of faculty governance.
• Provide academic advising to students.
• Chair and serve on thesis committees.
• Maintain collaborative relationships within and outside the Department, including community outreach.
• Perform research at the R2 level and engage in scholarly activities.
• Manage a teaching load consisting of 12 units per semester and maintain a research agenda and service requirements.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package as a member of the 23-campus CSU System.
• Reduced teaching loads for the first two academic years for new hires.
• Opportunities to apply for reassignment or release time after the initial two years.
• Support services from the Center for Faculty Excellence.
• Support from Research and Sponsored Programs.

What This Job Offers

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