Rank: Assistant Professor
Department: Kinesiology
Starting Date: Fall 2027

California State University San Marcos (CSUSM) seeks a tenure track faculty for an academic year appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor. CSUSM has become one of the fastest growing campuses in the CSU system.  When completed (projected for 2030), the CSUSM campus will accommodate 25,000 full-time students on a 304-acre campus. Providing access to a high quality education and preparing the leaders of tomorrow remain at the core of what we do.  CSUSM embraces and symbolizes twenty-first century learning.  We offer hands-on and collaborative learning experiences, cutting edge technology and academic programs relevant to the rapidly changing global environment.

The Department of Kinesiology at California State University, San Marcos creates an environment of innovative research, student-centered learning, and effective community engagement in movement and health. Our vision is to become a leader in the study of movement and health by promoting meaningful student achievement, impactful research, and valuable contributions to our communities. The department consists of 15 tenure-track faculty, 23 lecturers, and over 1400 undergraduate and graduate students. Areas of research excellence include environmental and occupational physiology, cardiometabolic and perceptual responses to intermittent exercise, pedagogy and mindfulness, exercise-drug interactions, augmented reality, health education and promotion, epidemiology, gait, and influence of load carriage on biomechanics and motor control. Facilities for teaching and research include well equipped anatomy, aquatics, biomechanics, exercise physiology, motor control, phlebotomy, physical education teacher education, public health, and virtual reality spaces/labs.

The Department of Kinesiology invites applications for one tenure-track Assistant Professor position to begin Fall 2027. We seek a scholar who is passionate about undergraduate and graduate education, who is invested in student success, who has a strong people-centered experience in kinesiology and its related fields, and who can contribute broadly through teaching, research, and service. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching, an active research agenda, and meaningful engagement with students, colleagues, and the broader community.

Minimum Qualifications 

• An earned doctorate (e.g., PhD, EdD, DPT) in Kinesiology or a closely related field is required (ABD status considered, however, conferral of degree is required at the time of hire).
• Evidence of successful teaching experience at the undergraduate and graduate level.
• Ability to develop and sustain an independent research program, with evidence of publications in scholarly journals and/or conferences.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate with departmental colleagues and contribute to our campus community are essential.

Preferred Qualifications 

• Expertise and ability to teach both introductory and higher-level kinesiology courses. We encourage candidates to look at the courses offered by the department and describe the courses they can teach in their teaching statement.
• History of interdisciplinary collaboration and/or community-based research.
• Evidence of applying to and obtaining external funding.
• Post doctoral or clinical training.
• Additionally, applicants who can demonstrate intercultural competence with a variety of groups in teaching, research, and service are strongly preferred.

Responsibilities: Key tasks may include (but are not limited to):

• Teach courses for all Kinesiology undergraduate and graduate students.
• Assist with offering other courses in their expertise at the graduate and undergraduate level.
• Carry out and disseminate research germane to their training and specialization.
• Serve on graduate thesis committees.
• Serve on University, College, and Department level committees. 
• Contribute to program and curriculum development.
• Provide career advising and mentorship to undergraduate and graduate Kinesiology students.

Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $7125 - $7475 per month

CSU Classification Salary Range: $6,221- $13224 per month

Application Procedure

Click Apply Now to complete the CSUSM Online Employment Application and attach the following documents:

• Cover letter that addresses the above qualifications, including statements of teaching expertise, and research interests
• Curriculum vitae
• Statement of teaching philosophy and experience
• Statement of research accomplishments and research plan
• Up to two (2) samples of written work (e.g. representative publications)
• Up to two (2) samples of teaching artifacts (e.g. syllabi, assignments, rubrics, etc.)
• Course Evaluations from students for previously taught courses (if applicable)
• Contact information for 3 professional references.

Review of applications will begin November 1, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled.