Position Details
Position Information
Budget Title
Assistant Professor
Campus Title
Assistant Professor - Biomechanics
School/Division
Academic Affairs, Division of
Department
Kinesiology
Faculty Sub-Type
FT Faculty
Salary Level
A5
Salary Range
$66,000+ depending on experience (DOE)
Salary Determination
Starting salary rates are based on multiples factors which may
include the position’s major responsibilities, the applicant’s
background including education, work experience, and key
competencies, the university’s strategic priorities, internal peer
equity and external market analyses, applicable federal, state, and
local laws and negotiated labor contracts.
Position Effort
Full-Time
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Is this a temporary position?
No
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Position Summary
The Kinesiology Department at the State University of New York at
Cortland invites applications for a full-time tenure-track
assistant professor with a specialization in biomechanics.
Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduate
courses, research, academic advisement, and service.
Salary Range: $66,000+ depending on experience ( DOE )
What makes SUNY Cortland a great place to work?
• Our positions provide predictable salary progressions, and many
offer permanency.
• Generous benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance,
various retirement program options, paid family leave and/or
parental leaves, flexible spending and dependent care accounts,
long term disability and tuition reimbursement.
• SUNY Cortland prioritizes work-life balance and well-being in all
forms. The university’s state-of-the-art Student Life Center is
free for employees to use, with membership options for families.
Alternate work schedules are available with a supervisor’s
approval.
• Professional development opportunities exist through training,
continuing education programs, tuition reimbursement and conference
travel, based on funding.
• Cortland County and surrounding areas offer easy access to arts,
entertainment, outdoor recreation and much more.
Experience
Cortland dives deep into the region’s offerings
Major Responsibilities
Teaching
- Provide instruction at both the undergraduate and graduate
levels in biomechanics and other courses as assigned
Advise/mentor undergraduate and graduate students
Scholarship/Research
- Implement an active research agenda on biomechanics topics that
leads to nationally/internationally refereed publications and
presentations
- Pursue external funding for research
- Direct graduate/undergraduate research projects
Service
- Provide service to the department, university, and professional
organizations
Functional and Supervisory Relationships
This position reports to the academic department chair and works
closely with department faculty.
Required Qualifications
- Earned doctorate in Biomechanics or related field. Candidates
who are ABD may be considered with expected completion of the
doctorate within one year from appointment date.
Preferred Qualifications
- Demonstrate experience and evidence of university-level
teaching
- Experience in delivering undergraduate and/or graduate
coursework on biomechanics
- Experience using hardware (e.g., force platforms, motion
capture, electromyography) and software (e.g., MATLAB, Qualisys,
Visual3D) relevant to biomechanics
- Credentialed by relevant professional organizations (e.g.,
NSCA, TPI, etc.)
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
About the University
A top public university of approximately 6,600 students located in
the geographic center of New York State, SUNY Cortland provides
accessible, affordable education to students from across the U.S.
body. One of 13 comprehensive universities in the State University
of New York system, SUNY Cortland prides itself on its rigorous
undergraduate and graduate programs in the liberal arts, sciences,
education, and professional studies. For more than 150 years, SUNY
Cortland has provided unmistakable value for students seeking a
well-rounded academic, athletic, and social experience. The
University ranks among the top campuses in the nation on
Money magazine’s “Best Colleges for Your Money List,”
fields a powerhouse Division III athletics program and boasts an
impressive network of alumni making a difference in education,
business, government, fitness, medicine and many other
fields.
Please note: Individuals must be currently authorized to
work in the United States on a full-time basis. Visa sponsorship is
not available for this position.
EEO Statement
SUNY Cortland is an AA/ EEO / ADA employer and encourages
applications from women, veterans, individuals with disabilities,
and members of underrepresented groups.
Job Close Date
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
F26012
Review Start Date
09/21/2026
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicant
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting
https://jobs.cortland.edu/postings/11561
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Are you currently authorized to work in the United States on
a full-time basis as visa sponsorship is not available for this
position?
- * Do you or will you need visa sponsorship?
Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae or Resume
- Statement of Teaching Philosophy
Optional Documents