Assistant Professor of Biomechanics

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Review of applications to begin October 15, 2026. Position open until filled (or recruitment canceled). California State University,

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Ph.D. with specialization in biomechanics or a highly related field, such as Kinesiology, Exercise Science, Biomedical Engineering, Movement Science, or Rehabilitation Science. Degree at time of application or official notification of completion of the doctoral degree by August 1, 2027.
Demonstrated potential for teaching at the college level
Demonstrated potential for research, scholarly and creative activities in biomechanics
Working knowledge of biomechanics specific computer hardware and software (motion analysis systems, Visual3D, Theia, MATLAB, OpenSim, Labview, etc.)
Demonstrated commitment to working successfully with a diverse student population, including low socioeconomic and first-generation students

Experience teaching graduate and undergraduate biomechanics courses at the college level
Experience using musculoskeletal simulation software (i.e. OpenSim)
Experience using programming software (i.e. MATLAB, Python, R)
Experience maintaining software and hardware related to biomechanics research
Teaching experience in at least one of the following areas: functional anatomy, strength and conditioning, and/or motor control/learning
Focused research agenda with a record of publications/presentations
Potential to develop/obtain grants and external funding
Evidence of professional activities
Experience successfully working with populations demographically and/or socioeconomically similar to the CSULB student body.

Teach undergraduate and graduate classes in biomechanics, research methods/statistics, and other electives for the exercise science option area. (Mode of instruction may include in-person, hybrid, online, and/or any combination thereof.)
Supervise undergraduate and graduate student research
Serve on master’s thesis and comprehensive exam committees
Academic advising to Exercise Science majors
Develop and sustain internal/external funding to support research activities
Collaborate with other faculty on research
Assist in the management of the Movement Science Laboratory
Participate in service to the department, college, and university committees, as appropriate.

CSULB seeks to recruit faculty who enthusiastically support the University’s strong commitment to the academic success of all of our students, including students with disabilities, students who are first generation to college, veterans, students with diverse socio-economic backgrounds, and students of diverse sexual orientations and gender expressions. CSULB seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the People of California, to maintain the excellence of the University, and to offer our students a rich variety of expertise, perspectives, and ways of knowing and learning.

What We Offer

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✓A Student Success Statement about your teaching or other experiences, successes, and challenges in working with a diverse student population (maximum two pages, single-spaced). For further information and guidelines, please visit: Student Success Statement

✓Letter of application addressing the required and preferred qualifications

✓CV

✓Names and contact information for three references (to be contacted for confidential letters of recommendation should you reach the finalist stage)

✓Evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g., course evaluations), if applicable

✓Finalists should be prepared to submit an official transcript (e-transcript preferred, if available)