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Rank : Assistant Professor

Department : Kinesiology

Starting Date : Fall 2026

The Department of Kinesiology at California State University San Marcos creates an environment of innovative research student-centered learning and effective community engagement in movement and health. Our vision is to become a leader in the study of movement and health by promoting meaningful student achievement impactful research and valuable contributions to our communities.

Minimum Qualifications

• An earned doctorate (e.g. PhD EdD DPT) in Kinesiology or a closely related field is required (ABD candidates will be considered but must have completed the doctorate at time of hire).
• Evidence of successful teaching experience at the undergraduate and graduate level.
• Ability to develop and sustain an independent research program with evidence of publications in scholarly journals and / or conferences.
• The ability to communicate effectively and work cooperatively with colleagues is required.

Preferred Qualifications

Responsibilities : Key tasks may include (but are not limited to) :

Application Procedure

Click Apply Now to complete the CSUSM Online Employment Application and attach the following documents :

Anticipated Hiring Salary Range : $6221- $7484 per month

CSU Classification Salary Range : $6221- $13224 per month

Review of applications will begin December 9 2025 and will continue until the position is filled.

CSUSM is currently not sponsoring applicants for H-1B employment that are subject to the $100000 fee established by the Presidential Proclamation : Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers issued on September 19 2025. Applicants are responsible for determining the applicability of the fee.

CSUSM has been designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and was recently named one of the top 32 Colleges most friendly to junior faculty by the Collaborative on Academic Careers in Higher Education. Visit Faculty Opportunities for more information.

California State University San Marcos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to age physical or mental disability gender or sex genetic information gender identity gender expression marital status medical condition nationality race or ethnicity religion or religious creed sexual orientation and veteran or military status.

Per the California State Universitys Out-of-State Employment Policy the CSU is prohibited from hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside California. Working in the State of California is a condition of employment.

The person holding this position is 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 1083as a condition of employment.

This position is subject to employment verification education verification reference checks and criminal record checks. An offer of appointment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check including a criminal records check and may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information and / or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

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Key Skills

Experience Working With Students,Classroom Experience,Medical Management,Library Services,Pharmacy Residency,Research Experience,Teaching,Higher Education Teaching,Curriculum Development,Grant Writing,Mentoring,Research Laboratory Experience

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 6221 - 13224