"Assistant Professor of Sport Psychology, Motor Behavior, and Adaptive Physical Activity 26-25"

Assistant Professor of Sport Psychology, Motor Behavior, and Adaptive Physical Activity 26-25

Tenure-Track Faculty Position Announcement

Department: Kinesiology

Faculty Hire Number: #26-25

Rank: Assistant Professor

Effective Date of Appointment: August 20, 2026 (Subject to Budgetary Approval)

Salary Scale: $77,490 to $86,100 (Dependent upon qualifications)

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About the College: The College of Health and Human Development (HHD) at California State University, Northridge (CSUN)... https://w2.csun.edu/health-human-development

About the Department: The Department of Kinesiology... https://www.csun.edu/health-human-development/kinesiology

Position:

The Department of Kinesiology at California State University, Northridge (CSUN) is seeking a tenure-track faculty member in Adapted Physical Activity, Motor Behavior, and Sport & Exercise Psychology at the rank of assistant professor. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses... typical teaching load is 12 units per semester... [full position details]

Required Qualifications:

• A doctorate in Kinesiology or a closely related field of study...
• Demonstrate the potential to conduct research...
• College or University-level teaching experience...

Preferred Qualifications:

• Expertise and ability to teach two or more areas: Adapted Physical Activity, Motor Behavior, Sport & Exercise Psychology.
• [other preferences]

Application Deadline: Preferred application deadline is March 9, 2026, and applications received after this date may be considered on an as-needed basis. However, the position will remain open until filled.

How to Apply: Candidates should apply by completing the CSUN online application. To apply and for more detailed information... visit www.csun.edu/careers. Applicants must submit... letter of application, CV, teaching philosophy, references.