Tenure Track Position - Biomechanics

• Instructional Faculty – Tenured/Tenure-Track 1

Central California

• San Luis Obispo 1

Appointment Type

Bargaining Unit

Job Search Category/Discipline

• Faculty - Health Sciences 1

• Full Time 1

• On-site (work in-person at business location) 1

Apply now Job no: 550542
Work type: Instructional Faculty – Tenured/Tenure-Track
Location: San Luis Obispo
Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Tenured/Tenure-Track, Full Time, Faculty - Health Sciences, On-site (work in-person at business location)

Job Summary

The Kinesiology and Public Health Department in the Bailey College of Science and Mathematics at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, is seeking to fill one full-time, academic year, tenure track position in biomechanics, with appointment beginning August 17, 2026.

Appointment at the Assistant Professor rank is anticipated; higher ranks will be considered. Rank and salary are commensurate with qualifications and experience of the individual selected.

• If appointed at the Assistant Professor rank, the anticipated hiring range is $97,788 - $107,628.
• If appointed at the Associate Professor rank, the anticipated hiring range is $112,500 - $118,524.

In an initiative to expand its teaching and research program on Biomechanics within its Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology degree program, the Department of Kinesiology and Public Health at California Polytechnic State University invites applications from a broad spectrum of qualified individuals with a commitment to undergraduate teaching and research. The selected person will be responsible for teaching upper-division core curriculum courses in the Kinesiology Program, including Biomechanics, Motor Control, and Motor Learning and Development.

Preferred areas of research include but are not limited to Musculoskeletal and Neuromechanical Biomechanics;
Computational and Modeling Biomechanics;
Sports, Performance, and Skill Acquisition;
Cardiovascular, Respiratory, and Rehabilitation Biomechanics;
Cellular and Tissue Biomechanics, Human Factors and Ergonomics, Pathology and Motor Disorders, Developmental and Aging Issues, or other closely related biomechanics research.

Bailey College is committed to maintaining the excellence of the University and to offering our students a rich variety of expertise, perspectives, and ways of knowing and learning. The successful candidate will be mindful to promote student success. Successful candidates should consider the University’s goals in their approach to teaching, research, and service.

Cal Poly embraces a teacher-scholar model in which faculty are expected to be excellent teachers, produce scholarship in their field of interest, and provide service to the institution. The selected candidate will consider using creative lecture and laboratory teaching approaches that include current and emerging technologies to enhance student learning and will participate in scholarly practices such as peer-reviewed research, professional consulting, conference presentations, and grant development that leads to publication.

The selected candidate will pursue a systematic program of research and scholarship, curricular improvement, and participation in service activities such as committee service, student advising, and building industry relationships.

Required Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Kinesiology or a closely related field.
• Record of research and scholarly activities in biomechanics.
• Demonstrated evidence of promoting the well-being and advancement of students, colleagues, and the department.
• Demonstrated experience and commitment to equitable student-centered learning and teaching.
• Demonstrated proficiency in written and oral use of the English language.
• Evidence of (or potential for) high quality teaching and research with students.
• Evidence of (or potential for) scholarly productivity.
• Ability to work with a diverse population fostering a respectful, collaborative, supportive, and inclusive environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with undergraduate students and fostering a collaborative, supportive, and inclusive environment.
• Experience and commitment to excellence in teaching kinesiology at the university level. University teaching experience using face to face, hybrid and online delivery and demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching.
• Track record of external funding support for research and creative scholarly activities
• Experience supervising undergraduate student research.

Special Conditions

The person holding this position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

Following a conditional offer of employment, a background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate may start work with Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. Failure to…