Assistant Professor of Kinesiology; Motor Behavior

Overview

The Department of Kinesiology at Sam Houston State University (SHSU) invites qualified applicants for an Assistant Professor (9-month appointment with summer teaching possibilities) in Motor Behavior beginning Fall 2026.

The duties and responsibilities of this position include teaching, maintaining a research agenda in Motor Behavior that aligns with the current faculty and equipment in one or more of our four research labs (Watch this video for a virtual tour: ), mentoring undergraduate students in Kinesiology, Clinical Exercise Science, and Human Performance and Wellness Management, as well as graduate students in Sport and Human Performance.

The selected candidate will also perform university and professional service and contribute to ongoing program evaluation and improvement in the undergraduate and graduate Kinesiology programs. Teaching assignments may include undergraduate (both face-to-face and online) and graduate (online) coursework.

• Teaching in Motor Behavior courses.
• Teaching within the undergraduate Kinesiology, Clinical Exercise Science, and Human Performance and Wellness Management programs.
• Teaching within the graduate Kinesiology – Sport and Human Performance program.
• Engaging in scholarly activity, including peer-reviewed publications and grant writing.
• University and professional service.

The successful candidate will be able to collaborate and/or complement our existing faculty and conduct research in the department’s labs. The candidate will primarily utilize the Biomechanics/Motor Behavior lab, which includes: 13.5 foot ceilings; a Vicon 10 optical camera system;
Delsys wireless EMG System;
Anthropometry Set;
Tekscan F-Scan System;
Insole Sensors; 2 AMTI Accu Power Force Platforms; 2 AMTI Accu Gait Force Platform; a Tekscan 4 tile Strideway gait analysis system; a Tendo Control System; a pursuit rotor; a reaction timer; a card sorter; 2 Oculus headsets; a driving simulator; a wooden platform; and concrete floors with rubber flooring. The Sport and Human Performance (SHP) Laboratory has been redeveloped into a multi‑use space supporting clinical assessments and laboratory instruction.

The Exercise Biochemistry Laboratory has achieved BSL-2 certification, enabling on-site processing and analysis of biological samples. Equipment includes a DXA and SECA MF-BIA for body composition; cardiovascular instrumentation (Cosmed Quark CPET & K5); a high performance treadmill (H/P cosmos T170); and Strength/Power equipment (Sorinex power rack). A new Occupational, Performance, and Nutrition Lab is planned to become operational in the near future for applied functional, occupational, and cognitive assessments, applied performance and occupational testing.