"Visiting Asst Professor - Motor Control and Position Learning"

Position Description

The Department of Kinesiology & Sport Management in the College of Arts & Sciences at Texas Tech University invites applications for a full-time, 9-month Visiting Professor in Motor Control and Learning position to begin September 1, 2026. While appointed to this position, you will accrue vacation and will be required to report leave monthly following TTU's Operating Policy 70.01 and TTU System Regulation 07.12. Since you will accrue vacation, you will follow a staff holiday schedule, which is available here: https://www.depts.ttu.edu/hr/empbenefits/holidayschedule.php.

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Major/Essential Functions

At Texas Tech University, the Visiting Professor title designates a full-time, non-tenure-acquiring position of a limited duration, usually one semester or academic year. Visiting faculty are expected to perform instructional duties, engage with students, and participate in unit-level meetings and business. In line with TTU's strategic priorities to engage and empower a dynamic student body, applicants should have experience working with a breadth of student populations at the undergraduate level.

Required Qualifications

1. Minimum of a master's degree in kinesiology, exercise science, or a closely related field.
2. Experience teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses in kinesiology, exercise science, or a closely related field for at least one semester, which could be as a graduate student as the instructor of record.
3. Expertise in motor control or motor learning (or a closely related area) with primarily behavioral research techniques as evidenced by a record of peer-reviewed research.

Preferred Qualifications

In addition to the required qualifications, individuals with the following preferred qualifications are strongly encouraged to apply:

1. An earned (no later than August 31, 2026) doctoral degree in kinesiology, exercise science, or a closely related field.
2. Experience in developing and/or teaching undergraduate courses in motor control, motor learning, or closely related topics.

Special Instructions to Applicant

Please include the following documents in your application:

1. Curriculum vitae.
2. Cover letter that addresses the required and preferred qualifications above.
3. Teaching statement that includes your experience teaching at the college level and teaching philosophy.
4. Research statement that includes your research agenda and your specific research plan as a Visiting Assistant Professor.
5. Contact information (email and telephone) of three professional references.

Questions about this position should be directed to Dr. Jarrod Blinch, Search Committee Chair at jarrod.blinch@ttu.edu or 806-834-4815.

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