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The Department of Kinesiology at Occidental College invites applications for a tenure‐track Assistant Professor of Exercise Physiology with appointment to begin Fall 2027.

The Kinesiology Department is searching for a specialist in Exercise Physiology. The successful candidate will teach core courses (Exercise Physiology KINE 305 and Human Physiology KINE 304 ) and other major courses (rotating among faculty in the department, such as KINE 104 , KINE 220 , and KINE 490 ), and elective courses in related areas. The new hire will develop and sustain a research program that advances knowledge through collaboration and engages students in authentic research experiences. The new hire will mentor undergraduate researchers and have the opportunity to participate in Oxy’s renowned Summer Research Program . We are particularly interested in applicants with potential for collaboration with public health and/or epidemiology and experience or interest in community based courses and research. We seek a scholar–educator committed to inclusive, student-centered teaching and undergraduate research who can integrate physiological principles with applied, population-based, or community-engaged perspectives. Finally, the new hire will participate in the life and development of the department, advise students, and serve on broader college-wide committees.

The Department of Kinesiology at Occidental College is committed to advancing the scientific study of human movement, health, and performance through evidence-based teaching, collaborative research, and interdisciplinary inquiry. Our curriculum emphasizes the core scientific foundations of kinesiology—including exercise physiology, biomechanics, and motor behavior—in order to prepare students to analyze human movement, critically evaluate scientific evidence, communicate research effectively, and apply evidence-based solutions to improve health, performance, and injury prevention. As a liberal arts program, we partner extensively with departments across the College, including Public Health , Psychology and Sociology , providing students with interdisciplinary learning opportunities that enrich their understanding of movement and health. Through the Occidental Kinesiology Research Group (OxyKRG) , students engage in authentic, faculty-mentored research, taking on progressively greater leadership in study design, data collection, analysis, scientific communication, and dissemination. Graduates pursue careers and advanced study in physical therapy, medicine, athletic training, public health, research, and other health and movement science professions. Our faculty are committed teacher-scholars who integrate discovery into the classroom and laboratory, maintain active programs of scholarship, contribute meaningful service to the College and the profession, and embrace Occidental's tradition of shared governance and collaborative academic excellence.

Located within the vibrant city of Los Angeles, Occidental College is committed to a community-engaged curriculum —faculty build fieldwork, visits to local museums and cultural organizations, and long-standing partnerships into their courses. Occidental is also committed to undergraduate research, regularly mentoring KIstudents in Occidental’s hallmark summer research program . For decades, Occidental has been a leader in creating access for a diverse student body. That diversity enriches the education of all students. We seek an innovative teacher, scholar, mentor, and colleague who wishes to work in such an environment and who shares the commitments articulated in the mission of the College .

Required Qualifications

• PhD in Kinesiology with an emphasis in Exercise Physiology or a related field. Applicants must hold PhD by the position start date, August 16, 2027
• Ability to teach KINE 304, KINE 305, KINE 104, KINE 220, KINE 490
• Commitment to high-impact practices undergraduate teaching
• Demonstrated commitment to working effectively with students from minoritized and marginalized social groups
• Potential to develop and sustain a research program that advances knowledge through collaboration and engages students in authentic research experiences
• A commitment and ability to integrate undergraduates into research, and an ability to successfully train and mentor research students
• Interest in and/or ideas for community based engagement
• Ability to balance excellent teaching, scholarship, and service

Preferred Qualifications

• Potential teaching and/or research collaborations with other disciplines (such as public health)
• Post-doctoral appointments
• Grant-writing experience, and/or the potential to attract extramural funding
• Experience advising undergraduate students

Occidental is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against employees or applicants on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding or related medical condition, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic characteristic or information, military and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. Please see Occidental’s Notice of Non-Discrimination .

Occidental is strongly committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and just environment within which students, staff, and faculty thrive. Candidates who can contribute to this goal through their work are encouraged to identify their strengths and experiences in this area. Individuals whose life experiences and perspectives are underrepresented in the field are particularly encouraged to apply.

All qualified applicants will be considered for employment, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws. A conviction history will not automatically disqualify an applicant from being considered for employment.

As a condition of hire for a staff position and for appointment to a faculty position, Occidental College requires that all candidates who have received a conditional offer of employment complete an application form (if they have not already done so) and consent to a background check. Satisfactory completion of a background check, along with pre-employment verifications and references are required as a condition of employment, but only as permitted by federal, state, and local law.

All offers of employment for United States based positions are contingent upon each applicant providing original documents which certify his or her legal right to work in the United States and the timely completion of an employment eligibility verification form I-9.

Occidental College is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with qualifying disabilities. If you need reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the application or employment process, please contact Human Resources (hr@oxy.edu ).