Assistant/Associate Professor - Motor Behavior

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Job Posting Title:

Assistant/Associate Professor - Motor Behavior

Position Type:

Faculty

Department:

LSUAM HSE - School of Kinesiology (Arend W. A. Van Gemmert (00010803))

Work Location:

1246 Ruffin G. Pleasant Hall

Pay Grade:

Academic

   

Job Description:

College of Human Sciences and Education

School of Kinesiology

Assistant/Associate Professor- Motor Behavior

The School of Kinesiology at LSU seeks a full-time Assistant or Associate tenure track position in the area of Motor Behavior. The successful candidate will demonstrate expertise in motor development in typically and/or special populations. We seek a scholar whose work aligns with the College of Human Science and Education’s priority for understanding Health, Human Performance, and Wellbeing Across the Lifespan and the University’s Strategic Plan. The ideal candiate will continue increasing research capacity of our School. The candidate will have a commitment to scholarly productivity, grant writing, teaching excellence, and service. The appointment will be effective August 2027.

Qualifications: Candidates must have their doctorate degree in kinesiology, health, or a related field earned before employment. Relative to rank, the candidate is expected to have strong expertise and a track-record of success as it relates to motor development in typically developing and/or special populations. The candidate must provide evidence of scholarly activity through a history of peer-reviewed publications in top ranked journal in their field, conference presentations, and other scholarly activities. The candidate must demonstrate potential for and/or previous success in seeking and ideally maintaining extramural funding support of their research from NIH, NSF, USDA, DOD, and/or other external sources. Candidates who can demonstrate an ability to collaborate within the School of Kinesiology and across campus are encouraged to apply. Competence in teaching undergraduate and/or graduate classes in their area of expertise, and involvement in service activities should be demonstrated. Candidates with post doc experience are preferred.

Responsibilities: (1) Develop and sustain a focused, fundable research program that results in peer-reviewed publications and other research outputs; (2) teach undergraduate courses and/or graduate courses in Motor Behavior or other areas aligned with individual and/or Departmental needs; (3) provide advisement to graduate students, and direct dissertations; (4) provide service to the School, College, University, and Profession-based committees as appropriate;

Rank:  Assistant or Associate Professor

Salary:  Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Additional Job Description:

Special Instructions:

Applications should include a letter of application that details how the applicant’s experience and interests meet the requirements and responsibilities of the position; a current curriculum vitae; a one-page research statement of future research activities; and contact information for three references. Questions about the vacant position may be directed to the search committee chair Dr. Ryan Hulteen at rhulteen@lsu.edu.

Skills Needed:

   

Preferred Skills:

   

Posting Date:

November 9, 2026

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):

March 8, 2027

Additional Position Information:

Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Benefits - LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!

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Essential Position (Y/N):

N

   

LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

   

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