Open Rank Tenure Track, Kinesiology

Seattle University Electrical and Computer Engineering • Seattle, WA

2d • $77,000 - $80,000

About The Position

Seattle University invites applications for a 9-month, open-rank, tenure-track faculty position in the Department of Kinesiology, beginning August 1, 2027. Tenure-track faculty are expected to contribute to teaching, scholarly activity, service, and institution building. The Department offers bachelor’s and master’s degrees and is nationally recognized for excellence in human movement sciences, with strengths in neuromechanics, motor control, biomechanics, and performance data science. Its mission is to advance knowledge and promote human movement and physical activity in support of the health and well-being of diverse individuals and communities.

Faculty use active learning, community-engaged learning, and innovative pedagogical approaches to prepare undergraduate and graduate students for professional and scholarly contributions to kinesiology. Faculty and students participate in hands-on research and experiential learning, with opportunities for close mentorship, community engagement, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

The College of Nursing and Health Sciences seeks teacher-scholars committed to a community-engaged, creative, and dynamic learning organization. The College emphasizes social justice, teaching innovation, impactful research, and preparing professionals to address the health and healthcare needs of all people, especially marginalized and underserved communities. Candidates should demonstrate commitment to Seattle University’s and the College’s mission, vision, and values, including care for underserved and marginalized communities, social justice, leadership formation, collaboration, innovation, and inclusion.

The position requires an earned doctorate in Kinesiology or a closely related discipline, scholarly achievement and teaching excellence appropriate to the rank sought, and evidence of a beginning or sustained research program that includes peer-reviewed publications. Preferred qualifications include expertise in specified research areas, student mentoring, success with external funding, and experience or collaboration in clinical applications, applied human performance, or data acquisition and analysis.

Applications are submitted through the Careers at SU website. Applications received by December 5, 2026, receive priority consideration; the position remains open until filled. A complete application includes a cover letter addressing interest and qualifications and the specified university commitments, a teaching statement, a research statement, a curriculum vitae, and contact information for three references. Letters may be solicited after application submission.

Requirements

• Earned doctorate (Ph.D. or equivalent) in Kinesiology or a closely related discipline.
• Record of scholarly achievement and teaching excellence appropriate to the rank sought.
• Evidence of a beginning or sustained program of research, including peer-reviewed publications.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and ability to foster collaboration, innovation, and inclusion.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Demonstrated collegiality and ability to collaborate with faculty, staff, and students.
• Commitment to Seattle University’s and the College of Nursing and Health Sciences’ mission, vision, and values, including social justice and care for underserved and marginalized communities.

Nice To Haves

• Research expertise in one or more of exercise physiology, physiology, data/performance science, neuromechanics, motor control, biomechanics, skill acquisition, or motor learning.
• Experience mentoring undergraduate and/or graduate students.
• Success in securing and managing external funding.
• Experience or collaboration in clinical applications, applied human performance, or data acquisition and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to teaching, scholarly activity, service, and institution building.
• Teach and prepare undergraduate and graduate students for professional and scholarly contributions to kinesiology.
• Employ active learning, community-engaged learning, and innovative pedagogical approaches.
• Conduct a program of scholarly research, including peer-reviewed publications.
• Engage in hands-on research, student mentorship, community partnerships, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Benefits

• Three medical plan options, dental insurance, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Retirement benefits with up to a 10% employer contribution, including a 5% non-elective contribution and a dollar-for-dollar match of voluntary contributions up to 5%.
• 100% paid tuition benefits for the employee and dependents.
• Subsidized transportation benefit.
• Wellness program and free access to an onsite fitness facility.
• Campus events.
• Generous holiday schedule, including a paid December holiday break closure.
• Paid sick leave.

What This Job Offers

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