Assistant Professor - Department of Kinesiology #25-26

Tenure-Track Faculty Position Announcement

Department: Kinesiology

Faculty Hire Number: #25-26

Rank: Assistant Professor

Effective Date of Appointment: August 20, 2025 (Subject to Budgetary Approval)

Salary Scale: $81,795 - $86,100(Dependent upon qualifications)

CSUN’s Commitment to You:

CSUN is committed to achieving excellence through teaching, scholarship, learning and inclusion. Our values include a respect for all people, building partnerships with the community and the encouragement of innovation, experimentation, and creativity. CSUN strives to cultivate a community in which a diverse population can learn and work in an atmosphere of civility and respect. CSUN is especially interested in candidates who make contributions to equity and inclusion in the pursuit of excellence for all members of the university community.

As a Hispanic-serving Institution (HSI), inclusiveness and diversity are integral to CSUN’s commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and engagement. As of Fall 2024, CSUN enrolls 36,848 students, where 56.3% are Latinx, 18.9% are White, 8.7% are Asian-American, 5.3% are Black/African American, 0.1% are Native American, and 0.1% are Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander.

For more information about the University, visit: http://www.csun.edu

About the College:

The College of Health and Human Development (HHD) at California State University, Northridge (CSUN) is committed to student success. We are proud of our diverse faculty and staff. We have 50 staff members and a faculty of over 350 full- and part-time academic professionals who provide and support education, advising and mentorship opportunities to over 6,500 students enrolled in courses on campus and online. This number includes over a hundred doctoral students as of the fall 2020 semester. Through nine academic departments, we offer 11 undergraduate and 12 graduate degree programs, as well as self-supporting programs through the Tseng College of Graduate, International and Midcareer Education and two credentials in partnership with the Michael D. Eisner College of Education. Our academic disciplines share the common objective of improving the quality of human life throughout the lifespan. Our graduates manage services and work directly with the community. Study programs are enriched through internships, service-learning experiences, multiple touchpoints for advising, and a campus environment that is inclusive and active. CSUN HHD attracts and engages students from around the corner and around the world. For more information about the College of Health and Human Development, see:

https://w2.csun.edu/health-human-development

About the Physical Education Program in the Department of Kinesiology:

The Department of Kinesiology offers a Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) accredited Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology/Physical Education Subject Matter Program (SMP). The curriculum prepares students to be equitable and inclusive physical education teachers. The diversity of students enrolled in the program reflects CSUN’s demographics, with most students being first-generation college students and from a diversity of races/ethnicities. For more information about the Department of Kinesiology, see: 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 Physical Education Teacher Education (PETE) at the rank of assistant professor.

The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Pedagogy in Physical Education and have research interests in physical education teacher education-related areas.

In addition to teaching, the position requires weekly office hours, attending faculty meetings, participation in assessment of student learning, and service to the department, college, and university. The successful candidate may be required to teach on weekdays, evenings, weekends, and/or online and will be held to the standards and requirements of the college and department in which he/she/they is/are housed for recommending tenure and promotion. Given CSUN’s commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and engagement in a diverse environment, the successful candidate will help the Department achieve equitable academic outcomes for all students through teaching, student mentorship, scholarship, and service.

Required Qualifications:

• A doctorate in Kinesiology/Physical Education or a closely related field of study with an emphasis in pedagogy/curriculum and instruction from an accredited institution. Candidates in the process of completing a doctoral degree will be considered, but degree must be conferred before the time of appointment.
• Demonstrate the potential to conduct research, engage in scholarly and creative activities, and provide service in the areas of elementary and secondary physical education
• College or University-level teaching experience or potential to teach in-person, hybrid, and online courses.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Evidence of potential teaching experience in PK-12 schools in physical education
• Verification of teaching in PETE-related coursework with an emphasis in secondary physical education
• Working knowledge of accreditation processes in Physical Education (e.g. teaching credentials)
• Experience with instructional and educational technology
• Knowledge in a broad and balanced view of the discipline of Kinesiology, valuing equally the biological, socio-cultural, and aesthetic knowledge of human movement across the lifespan
• Experience creating an inclusive, student-centered learning environment for a diverse student body using effective engagement and culturally responsive pedagogy that leads to equitable outcomes for all students.
• Research/lab experience that includes adopting inclusive approaches to mentoring and working with others from diverse backgrounds.
• An active or demonstrated potential of publication in peer-reviewed publications in the field.

Application Deadline:

Preferred application deadline is January 15th, 2025 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 ability to meet required and preferred job qualifications
• A curriculum vitae (reverse chronological order)
• A one-page teaching philosophy includes a statement conveying a vision for effective teaching and mentoring students from a wide range of cultural and educational backgrounds. A separate paragraph outlining experience in multicultural settings and involvement, or ideas, in meeting the needs of a diverse student body should be included.
• Names and contact information of three references who can address the candidate’s teaching, research and service qualifications

At time of appointment, the successful candidate, if not a U.S. citizen, must have authorization from the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to work in the United States.

General Information:

In compliance with the Annual Security Report & Fire Safety Report of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, California State University, Northridge has made crime-reporting statistics available on-line here . Print copies are available by request from the Department of Police Services, the Office for Faculty Affairs, and the Office of Equity and Diversity.

The person holding this position may be considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.

In accordance with the California State University (CSU) Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California and prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside of California.

CSUN is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination based on race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, and disability. Our nondiscrimination policy is set forth in Interim CSU Nondiscrimination Policy . Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting Marc Netter at 818-677- 3209.

Advertised: Dec 06 2024 Pacific Standard Time
Applications close:

Closing Date/Time:

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• California State University (CSU) Northridge

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