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Tenure Track Position - Exercise Physiology Apply now Job no: 543785 Work type: Instructional Faculty – Tenured/Tenure-Track Location: San Luis Obispo Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Tenured/Tenure-Track, Full Time, Faculty - Health Sciences, On-site (work in-person at business location) 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. 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. About the Department The Department of Kinesiology and Public Health is a major academic unit within the College of Science and Mathematics offering a BS in Kinesiology and a BS in Public Health. There are approximately 600 undergraduate students, 13 full time faculty, 4 full time lecturers, 25 part time lecturers, and 5 support staff. The mission of the Kinesiology and Public Health (KPH) Department is to promote physical activity and health for all through excellence in teaching, research and service. How to Apply Interested candidates must submit the following documents: Teaching Statement - The teaching statement provides an opportunity for candidates to articulate their teaching philosophy, approach, and goals. Research Plan - The research plan provides an opportunity for candidates to summarize their expertise, outline their proposed research agenda and demonstrate your expertise and potential as a researcher in the field of exercise physiology. Diversity Statement - The diversity statement is a way for applicants for a tenure-track position, to demonstrate their commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in teaching, scholarship and service. Unofficial undergraduate transcript(s) as one document. Unofficial graduate transcript(s) as one document. These documents are not accepted in hard copy format. When completing the online faculty application, please be prepared to provide three professional references with names and email addresses. Official transcripts are required prior to appointment. Review of applications will begin November 22, 2024. Complete applications received after that date may be considered. For questions, please contact Dr. Cory Greever, Search Committee Chair at greever@calpoly.edu or Dr. Todd Hagobian, Department Chair at thagobia@calpoly.edu. #J-18808-Ljbffr Opt For Healthy Living

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