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

Job Description

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)...

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About the Department

The Department of Kinesiology at California State University, Northridge...

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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...

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...
• Ability to teach closely related courses...
• Clinical or field experience...
• Evidence of research ability...
• Research/lab experience working with students from diverse backgrounds.
• Experience adopting inclusive approaches to mentoring.
• Relevant credentials or certifications (ATRIC, CMPC, CIFT, or equivalent).
• Broad and balanced disciplinary knowledge...
• Evidence of effective engagement...
• Experience using culturally responsive pedagogy...
• Experience creating student-centered learning environments.

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 on the application and hiring process, please visit this link: www.csun.edu/careers

Applicants must submit the following to the website in the section above:

• A letter of application addressing the ability to meet the required and preferred job qualifications
• A curriculum vitae (reverse chronological order)
• A one-page teaching philosophy...
• Names and contact information of three references...