Assistant Professor, Motor Behavior

Assistant Professor, Motor Behavior

Position Rank and

Title:

Assistant Professor, Motor Behavior
School/Department Name: Kinesiology

Compensation: Commensurate with qualifications, experience, and rank as established by the CSU Salary Schedule. Anticipated hiring academic year annual salary range: $88,000 – $97,000. Faculty employee benefits are very competitive; see the CSU Employee Benefits Summary for details.

Target

Start Date:

August 17, 2026
Final date to receive applications: November 1, 2025 (Applications accepted until filled or closed)

The Department of Kinesiology at San José State University invites applications for an Assistant Professor in Motor Behavior beginning in August 2026. We highly encourage candidates with specializations in motor learning, motor control, and measurement and evaluation. Candidates with expertise in artificial intelligence, health technology, and/or health equity are especially encouraged.

The department is committed to preparing students to be agents of change who understand cutting‑edge technologies and the importance of equity and diversity. We educate our students across the breadth of kinesiology, offering courses in motor learning, motor development, sport psychology, exercise physiology, biomechanics, sport history, sport philosophy, sport sociology, teacher education, adapted physical activity, measurement and evaluation, among others. The department values physical activity and offers a robust activity program of over 40 different classes.

We invite candidates who are interested in being part of a dynamic and collegial faculty, engaging in research, scholarship, and creative activities. Faculty here employ pedagogical practices that lead to student success and participation in inclusive, empowering learning environments.

We encourage all applicants to include a Statement of Inclusive Excellence (or to incorporate it into your cover letter) to share how your lived and professional experiences will contribute to the SJSU community—particularly in relation to student success and inclusive education.

• Earned Ph.D. in Kinesiology with a specialization in Motor Learning, Motor Control, Biomechanics, Neuroscience, or a related discipline from an accredited institution. Doctorate must be conferred or awarded prior to the start date.
• Demonstrated ability to teach undergraduate and graduate classes in Motor Learning, as well as core major classes and/or general education classes as needed.
• Record of publications or strong potential for publications and external funding.
• Expertise in health technology and/or artificial intelligence as it relates to motor behavior and health equity.
• Applicants should demonstrate awareness of and sensitivity to the educational goals of a socially and economically diverse student population.

• A comprehensive understanding of kinesiology as an interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary endeavor, and enthusiasm to work in a multidisciplinary department.

• Teach motor learning courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels; supervise theses and projects; serve on thesis committees; and advise undergraduate and graduate students. May also be expected to teach in other areas of the major, general education, or activity programs.
• Conduct research, seek external funding where appropriate, present professional papers, and publish in professional journals.
• Participate in shared governance, usually in department, college, and university committees and other service assignments.
• Organize all classes within the Canvas Learning Management System (LMS).
• Demonstrate awareness and experience in understanding the needs of a student population of great diversity—through inclusive course materials, teaching strategies, and advisement.

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