Assistant Professor of Exercise Physiology--Tenure Track
California Polytechnic University San Luis Obispo
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Posted: 23-Oct-24
Location: San Luis Obispo, California
Salary: 97,788-107,628
Employment Type:
Full-time
Organization Type:
Higher Education Institution
Salary Details:
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.
Preferred Education:
Doctorate/Professional
Additional Information:
Employer will assist with relocation costs.
Internal Number: 543785
Job Summary
The 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.
In an initiative to expand its teaching and research program on Exercise Physiology within its Bachelor of Science in Public Health degree program, the Department of Kinesiology and Public Health at California Polytechnic State University invites applications from a broad spectrum of qualified individuals with a commitment to undergraduate teaching and research. 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.
The other searches are for positions in the following disciplines across campus:
African American Politics and/or Policy (Political Science)
African American Psychology (Psychology & Child Development)
DEI-focused University Archivist (Special Collections and Archives, Library)
Director of General Engineering (Dept. dependent on specialty)
Environmental Health in Latinx/e Populations (Kinesiology and Public Health)
Environmental Justice and Sustainable Development, focus on Latinx/e or Black populations (Natural Resources and Environmental Science)
Environmental Social Justice, Latinx/e focus (Social Sciences)
Metadata and Cataloguing Librarian (Collection Strategies and Discovery, Library)
Spanish Language Journalism (Journalism)
The Bailey College of Science and Mathematics (BCSM) at California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo is committed to creating and sustaining a diverse, equitable, and inclusive university community that reflects and serves the population of California. Cal Poly seeks to recruit faculty who enthusiastically support the University’s strong commitment to the academic success of all our students, including students of color, students with disabilities, students who are first generation to college, veterans, students with diverse socio-economic backgrounds, and students of diverse sexual orientations and gender expressions. Cal Poly seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to maintain the excellence of the University and to offer our students a rich variety of expertise, perspectives, and ways of knowing and learning. The successful candidate will consider teaching strategies that promote student success, especially for students from historically excluded communities. Successful candidates should consider the University’s goals for diversity, equity, and inclusion in their approach to teaching, research, and service.
Cal Poly embraces a teacher-scholar model in which faculty are expected to be excellent teachers, produce scholarship in their field of interest, and provide service to the institution. The selected candidate will consider using creative lecture and laboratory teaching approaches that include current and emerging technologies to enhance student learning and will participate in scholarly practices such as peer-reviewed research, professional consulting, conference presentations, and grant development that leads to publication. The selected candidate will pursue a systematic program of research and scholarship, curricular improvement, and participation in service activities such as committee service, student advising, and building industry relationships.
At California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, we believe that cultivating an environment that embraces and promotes diversity is fundamental to the success of our students, our employees and our community. Bringing people together from different backgrounds, experiences and value systems fosters the innovative and creative thinking that exemplifies Cal Poly's values of free inquiry, cultural and intellectual diversity, mutual respect, civic engagement, and social and environmental responsibility. Cal Poly's commitment to diversity informs our efforts in recruitment, hiring and retention. California Polytechnic State University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.
Required Qualifications
Doctoral 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 Qualifications
Experience 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
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.
Following a conditional offer of employment, a background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate may start work with Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may result in the withdrawal of the offer of employment. Note: Cal Poly cannot deny an applicant a position solely or in part due to a criminal conviction history until it has performed an individualized assessment and linked the relevant conviction history with specific job duties in the position being sought.
Please note: Current employees who are offered positions on campus will be required to undergo a background check for any position where a background check is required by law or that Cal Poly has designated as sensitive. Sensitive positions are those requiring heightened scrutiny of individuals holding the position based on potential for harm to children, concerns for the safety and security of people, animals, or property, or heightened risk of financial loss to Cal Poly or individuals in the university community.
For health and well-being, Cal Poly is a smoke & tobacco-free campus. The university is committed to promoting a healthy environment for all members of our community.
In accordance with the California State University (CSU) Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California and prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU related work outside of California.
About California Polytechnic University San Luis Obispo
Founded in 1901, Cal Poly is one of only five comprehensive polytechnic universities in the nation, with approximately 22,000 undergraduates, 120 postbac, and 900 graduate students. A primarily undergrad university, Cal Poly offers academically focused students 66 baccalaureate degrees and 27 master's degrees. Cal Poly is located in historic San Luis Obispo, a city of 47,000, 12 miles from the Pacific Ocean and midway between San Francisco and Los Angeles on California's scenic Central Coast.