Job Details

Overview

DEPARTMENT OF KINESIOLOGY

Faculty Employment Opportunity
Job no: 551901
Work type: Instructional Faculty - Tenured/Tenure-Track
Location: Sonoma
Categories: Tenured/Tenure-Track, Full Time, Instructional Faculty - Tenured/Tenure-Track, Unit 3 CFA - California Faculty Association

Position: (Tenure-Track) Assistant Professor
Starting August 2026

Our Commitment

Sonoma State University is a federally-designated Hispanic Serving Institution. We are committed to equal opportunity and to employing faculty and staff reflecting the region and states diversity.

We value diversity, sustainability, community engagement, and adaptability. SSU is a public liberal arts and sciences university and seeks to prepare students for active citizenship and public service. We strive for an open, inclusive environment free of bias and intolerance.

Faculty Responsibilities

In addition to teaching and scholarship, faculty are expected to engage in service to the University, profession, and community. Responsibilities include advising students, participation in campus and system-wide communities, maintaining office hours, collaborating with colleagues, and participating in traditional academic functions. The university supports undergraduate research and mentoring, and faculty contribute to the CSU Graduation Initiative 2025 through excellent teaching, advising, and mentoring. Review the Universitys Reappointment, Tenure, and Promotion Policy. During the first two years of the probationary period, the instructional assignment may be reduced to help establish research, scholarship, and/or creative activities and support tenure requirements. All faculty should work effectively in a multicultural environment.

The Department

The Department of Kinesiology offers a cross-disciplinary curriculum addressing human movement across the lifespan from sociocultural, biological/physical, behavioral, and humanistic perspectives. The department prepares graduates to apply kinesiological principles to motor skills, health promotion, and active lifestyles. The kinesiology major offers a Bachelor of Science with three concentrations: Exercise Science/pre-Physical Therapy; Interdisciplinary/pre-Occupational Therapy; and Lifetime Physical Activity. A Biomedical Engineering minor (with Engineering Sciences) is approved and will start January 2026. The department recruits a diverse student body and is committed to supporting historically underrepresented groups.

Prospective applicants are encouraged to view the departments web page: kinesiology.sonoma.edu

Duties of the Position

Primary teaching responsibility: Lifespan Motor Development. Additional teaching may include research methods, physical activity for diverse populations, aging and disability, health and wellness across the lifespan, foundations of kinesiology, personal fitness and wellness, and physical activity courses. The candidate may contribute to other courses or develop new courses within their area of specialization. Other responsibilities include developing a research program, writing grant proposals, advising students, department/committee service, and participating in professional organizations in kinesiology or related fields. Preference for developing a physical activity program for community-dwelling older adults.

Qualifications

Required

• Ph.D. in Kinesiology or closely related field with expertise in motor development and physical activity across the lifespan


• Interdisciplinary approach to teaching and research in Kinesiology, covering social and biological/physical perspectives of human movement across the lifespan


• Evidence of successfully teaching courses in motor development, physical activity and movement across diverse populations (including older adults, individuals with disabilities) or community fitness/wellness at the university level


• Evidence of scholarly publications or other scholarly activities in motor development and physical activity across the lifespan

Preferred

• Teaching and/or scholarship on how multiple factors inform physical activity and motor development over the lifespan


• Teaching and/or scholarship in health and physical activity promotion including community-based strategies


• Experience including undergraduates in research projects, presentations, or publications


• Experience advising undergraduate students


• Experience developing or leading community-based physical activity programs for older adults or individuals with disabilities

Rank and Salary

Service credit depends on academic preparation and professional experience. Anticipated salary range: $84,004 to 89,779, depending on qualifications.

Required Application Materials

• A cover letter summarizing research interests, teaching philosophy, and service experience (two-page maximum). Applications with a cover letter longer than two pages will not be reviewed.


• Curriculum vitae including three references to be contacted by committee members


• List of courses previously taught and responsibilities (e.g., instructor of record, lab assistant, TA)


• Student Evaluations of Teaching (if available)


• Unofficial transcripts


• Candidates invited for a campus visit will also be asked to provide: syllabi for courses where you were instructor of record, and examples of undergraduate research (conference presentations or publications)

Official transcripts will be required at the time of hire. SSU hires individuals authorized to work in the United States. Offers are contingent on documents demonstrating identity and eligibility to work. A background check is required before an offer of employment.

Policy and Apply

CSU Out of State Policy: All employees must reside in California at the date of hire. CSU policy prohibits hiring for CSU-related work outside California.

How to Apply: Visit jobs.sonoma.edu, select Staff & Faculty Career Opportunities, view the faculty position, and click Apply Now. Create an account if needed. A confirmation email will be sent upon submission. Do not email application materials to the listed address. For help, email ...@sonoma.edu.

Application Deadline: First consideration will be given to applications received by October 21, 2025. The position remains open until filled.

Contact Information

Questions about the application process: ...@sonoma.edu

Questions about this position: Department Chair, Lauren S. Morimoto, Ph.D. Email: ...@sonoma.edu | Phone: 707-###-####

Please refer to the requisition job number on all correspondence. The ADA Coordinator is available at ...@sonoma.edu for disability accommodations.

The University

Sonoma State University, located in Sonoma County wine country, is part of the California State University system, with a mission to provide accessible, high-quality education.

Other Information

The university is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, or protected veteran status. This position is a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and complies with CSU Executive Order 1083.

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