Teaching Professor Series, Department of Kinesiology

Open Rank Teaching Professor Series, Department of Kinesiology Position Description

Seattle University invites applications for a 9-month term faculty position in the teaching series (open rank) with the Department of Kinesiology beginning September 1, 2026.

Teaching Professor series faculty are academically qualified individuals with disciplinary expertise. They are primarily responsible for instruction and service to the University, with commensurate professional development and contributions within or outside the University.

The Department of Kinesiology offers both a bachelor’s degree and master’s degree and is nationally recognized for excellence in human movement sciences, with signature strengths (e.g., neuromechanics, biomechanics, and performance data science). The Department of Kinesiology is housed within the College of Nursing and Health Sciences, which is being positioned to be a major emphasis area of Seattle University’s future in line with goals of the institution’s Reigniting Strategic Directions.

Seattle University College of Nursing and Health Sciences is seeking teacher-scholars motivated to be part of a community‑engaged, creative and dynamic learning organization committed to social justice, teaching innovation, impactful research, and the formation of health professionals endeavoring to create a more humane world by meeting the health and healthcare needs of all people, especially those marginalized and underserved. We are looking to build a team that is inspired and committed to make a difference for the greater good of society, as Seattle University has a vision to be one of the most innovative and progressive Jesuit and Catholic universities in the world, educating with excellence at the undergraduate, graduate, and professional levels.

Seattle University, as a whole, continues to be strengthened by an increasingly diverse campus community spanning faculty, staff, and students. Seattle University’s LIFT SU Inclusive Excellence Action Plan for Racial Equity and Antiracism led by Seattle University’s Office of Diversity and Inclusion has fostered meaningful change to assure that people from underrepresented and historically marginalized groups feel a true sense of belonging and value.

Aside from racial identity, people with lived experience across all intersectional identities and faiths or non‑faiths add to the vibrancy of our campus environment and welcoming institutional climate.

Candidates must demonstrate a commitment to Seattle University’s and the College of Nursing and Health Sciences' mission, vision, and values. The College emphasizes care of communities and populations that are underserved and marginalized. In concert with our Jesuit tradition, we are dedicated to social justice and leadership formation. Our faculty employ best practices and innovative approaches to graduating the highest quality health professionals at both the undergraduate and doctoral levels.

Nationally‑respected health and research institutions in the Western Washington and Pacific Northwest region offer opportunities for collaboration, and, Seattle University faculty, staff, and students are eager to engage in interdisciplinary endeavors.

Minimum qualifications:

• An earned doctorate in Kinesiology or a closely related discipline
• A record of scholarly achievement and teaching excellence
• Evidence of a beginning or sustained program of research with peer‑reviewed publications
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and inclusion
• Strong organizational skills
• Workplace collegiality

Preferred qualifications:

• Research expertise in neuromechanics, biomechanics, or data/performance science; skill acquisition and motor learning; exercise/sport psychology
• Experience mentoring faculty and graduate students
• Success in securing and managing external funding

Background or collaborations in applied human performance, data acquisition, and data analysis.

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