Assistant Professor

Job SummaryThe Kinesiology and Public Health Department in the Bailey College of Science and Mathematics at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, is seeking to fill one full-time, academic year, tenure track position in exercise physiology, with appointment beginning September 11, 2025. The department seeks candidates with a record of training in diversity, equity, and inclusion in teaching, research, and/or service. The candidate should have demonstrated experience working with Latinx/e and/or Black and/or historically underserved populations in teaching, research, and/or service.Appointment at the Assistant Professor rank is anticipated; higher ranks will be considered. Rank and salary are commensurate with qualifications and experience.If appointed at the Assistant Professor rank, the anticipated hiring range is $97,788 - $107,628.If appointed at the Associate Professor rank, the anticipated hiring range is $112,500 - $118,524.Cal Poly strongly values diversity, equity, and inclusion, especially in the classroom and among its areas of study. Cal Poly strives to be a university that enhances student success by creating a culturally rich environment of diversity and inclusion, academic excellence, and social responsibility, and is an emerging Hispanic Serving Institution.The selected person will be responsible for teaching upper-division core curriculum courses in the Kinesiology Program, including Clinical Exercise Physiology, Physical Activity and Public Health, Physical Activity and Gerontology, and/or Introduction to Research Methods. The candidate will have a record of training DEI curriculum development in Clinical Exercise Physiology and/or Physical Activity and Public Health. Preferred areas of research include but are not limited to the myriad of ways that systematic forms of oppression (e.g., racism, ageism, ableism, heterosexism, etc.) intersect with promoting physical activity for improved health, role of physical activity in chronic disease prevention and treatment; physical activity and aging; physical activity and muscle growth and atrophy; physical activity and reproductive function and health; or other closely related exercise physiology research.Cal Poly strongly values diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), in the classroom, in scholarship, and in service experience. This position is part of a university-wide cluster of searches designed to increase curricular coverage of areas related to DEI, as well as to promote inclusive and equity-minded teaching strategies across the university. Successful candidates will be expected to contribute to the university’s goals in these areas. Candidates selected through this DEI cluster hire will be given start-up funds to support their work in DEI and a dedicated mentor will be given upon appointment. Once hired, candidates will collaborate with their dean and others to develop a plan for utilizing these funds for supplemental compensation, assigned time, or professional development activities.Required QualificationsDoctoral degree in Kinesiology or closely related field.Record of research and scholarly activities in Exercise Physiology.Demonstrated evidence of promoting DEI in teaching, scholarship, and/or service as well as a dedication to the well-being and advancement of students, colleagues, and the department.Evidence of experience working with African American/Black and/or Latinx/e or historically underserved populations in research, teaching, service, advising, mentoring or community engagement.Demonstrated experience and commitment to equitable student-centered learning and teaching.Demonstrated proficiency in written and oral use of the English language.Must provide evidence of (or potential for) high quality teaching and research with students.Must provide evidence of (or potential for) scholarly productivity.Preferred QualificationsExperience working with undergraduate students and fostering a collaborative, supportive and inclusive environment.Experience and commitment to excellence in teaching kinesiology at the university level. University teaching experience using face to face, hybrid and online delivery and demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching.Track record of external funding support for research and creative scholarly activities.Experience supervising undergraduate student research.Clinical Exercise Physiology certification.How to ApplyInterested candidates must submit the following documents:Cover LetterCurriculum Vitae (CV)Teaching Statement - The teaching statement provides an opportunity for candidates to articulate their teaching philosophy, approach, and goals.Research Plan - The research plan provides an opportunity for candidates to summarize their expertise, outline their proposed research agenda and demonstrate your expertise and potential as a researcher in the field of exercise physiology.Diversity Statement - The diversity statement is a way for applicants for a tenure-track position, to demonstrate their commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in teaching, scholarship and service.Unofficial undergraduate transcript(s) as one document.Unofficial graduate transcript(s) as one document.Review of applications will begin November 22, 2024. Complete applications received after that date may be considered. For questions, please contact Dr. Cory Greever, Search Committee Chair at greever@calpoly.edu or Dr. Todd Hagobian, Department Chair at thagobia@calpoly.edu.

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