Assistant Professor of Kinesiology

Position: Assistant Professor of Kinesiology

Type: Tenure-Track, Full-time Academic Year: 2027-2028 Available: Fall 2027

Location: Department of Kinesiology

College of Social Sciences and Education

California State University, Bakersfield

9001 Stockdale Highway

Bakersfield, CA 93311-1099

Contact: Jeff Moffit, jmoffit@csub.edu

Application Deadline: Priority consideration will be given to complete applications submitted by November 15, 2026. Applications submitted after the deadline may be reviewed at the discretion of the committee until the position is filled.

Position Description and Duties: The candidate will be expected to demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching kinesiology at the university level. In addition, the Department seeks an individual willing to explore new teaching strategies including online instruction and be willing to teach in our Master of Science program. Engagement in scholarly activities (especially involving students) including but not limited to research and publication, grants, and presentations at professional conferences is expected. Participation in Department, College, University, and community service, including service related to one's academic expertise and assignments related to University governance is also expected. Primary teaching responsibilities and specific assignments will depend upon Department needs and priorities. This is likely to include (but is not limited to) the existing courses in Exercise Physiology, (including Advanced and Clinical versions), Exercise and Aging, Exercise Prescription, Nutrition for Sport and Performance, and Measurement and Evaluation in Kinesiology.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Exercise Physiology, or closely related field, from an accredited doctoral-granting institution.
  • Applicants nearing completion of a doctoral degree may be considered; however, employment is contingent upon submission of evidence of degree completion by August 1, 2027
• Record of undergraduate teaching success broadly, but specifically in Exercise Physiology courses or similar to Exercise Physiology, Advanced Exercise Physiology, Clinical Exercise Physiology, Exercise Prescription, Nutrition for Sport and Performance, Epidemiology and Wellness, and Measurement and Evaluation in Kinesiology
• Demonstrated commitment to teaching undergraduates from diverse socioeconomic, cultural, and academic backgrounds, including first-generation students
• Evidence of potential to conduct independent research in area of expertise and mentor students in research
• Knowledge and awareness of professional developments related to areas of expertise and the field of kinesiology
• Commitment to working with undergraduate and graduate students and fostering a collaborative, supportive, and inclusive environment

Rank and Salary:

• Assistant Professor; salary based on qualifications and experience.
• Anticipated annual salary range $74,652 - $86,000.

Benefits: Faculty employee benefits are very competitive for the higher education sector. See the CSU Employee Benefits Summary for details about the CSU's excellent benefits package.

Application Process: Please apply online at the CSUB Careers site ( https://careers.csub.edu/en-us/listing/ ). Submitted materials should include the following:

• Cover letter describing interest in position, qualifications, and recent experience
• Curriculum vitae
• Unofficial transcripts of highest degree earned
• Three current professional references with names and contact information. References will not be contacted without prior notification to applicants.
• A statement about fostering an inclusive classroom OR a statement describing your contribution to diversity, equity and inclusion through your teaching, scholarly activities, and/or service.

Background Check: A background check (including a criminal records check) must be satisfactorily completed. Offers of employment are conditional 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.

Education Code 89521 Requirements: Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last seven years, only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant's current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.

Authorization to Work: Employment is contingent upon US residence and proof of eligibility to work in the United States. CSUB is currently unable to sponsor new H-1B employment visas which are subject to the $100,000 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. For candidates already in the United States who hold a valid nonimmigrant visa (such as F-1, J-1, or O-1), CSU Bakersfield may consider filing a petition to change their status to H-1B if the $100,000 fee does not apply.

Out of State Employment: Per CSU-wide policy, all faculty who will begin initial employment (or return from a 12-month break in service) on or after January 1, 2022 are required to perform their work from within the State of California. Faculty assignments include in-person duties that require an on-campus presence.

Mandated Reporter: 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 1083 as a condition of employment. The person will also have a duty to report to the Campus Title IX Officer information pertaining to discrimination, harassment, sexual misconduct or exploitation, dating or domestic violence, stalking, and retaliation under the CSU Interim Nondiscrimination Policy.

Clery Act: CSUB's annual crime report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus, in certain off-campus centers, such as our Antelope Valley Satellite Campus, and on property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from CSUB. The report also includes policies concerning security on campus, such as alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, reporting crimes, sexual assault, and other subjects. Additionally, a daily log of offenses is maintained and can be reviewed at the front desk of the Department of Public Safety. You can obtain a copy of the annual report by contacting the Department of Public Safety/University Police at (661) 654-2111 or by logging on to their website at https://www.csub.edu/compliance/Clery .

Advertised: Oct 14 2026 Pacific Daylight Time
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