Assistant/Associate Professor of Kinesiology - Motor Behavior - Kinesiology, Nutrition, and Health

Assistant/Associate Professor of Kinesiology – Motor Behavior –
Kinesiology, Nutrition, and Health

Job Title

Assistant/Associate Professor of Kinesiology - Motor Behavior -
Kinesiology, Nutrition, and Health

Department

Kinesiology, Nutrition, and Health Department

Worker Type

Regular

Pay Type

Salary

Salary will be commensurate with the level of the position,
education, and experience.

Benefit Eligible

Yes

Screening Date

2026-10-01

Job Description Summary

The Department of Kinesiology, Nutrition, and Health seeks a
teacher-scholar in Motor Behavior who will contribute to the
department's undergraduate and graduate programs through
high-quality teaching, an active program of research, and student
mentorship. The successful candidate will bring expertise in Motor
Control, Motor Learning, and related areas that strengthens the
breadth of the kinesiology curriculum, complements existing
departmental strengths, and supports collaborative scholarship. The
faculty member will be expected to contribute to a collaborative
academic environment and participate actively in the teaching,
research, and service missions of the department.

Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduate
courses in Motor Control, Motor Learning, Biomechanics, and related
kinesiology courses; establishing and maintaining an active
research program; pursuing external funding; advising and mentoring
students; and engaging in service at the departmental, college,
University, and professional discipline levels. This is a
full-time, tenure-track, on-campus position that requires regular
campus presence and active engagement with students. The
appointment is expected to begin in August 2027.

Job Description

The Department of Kinesiology, Nutrition, and Health seeks a
teacher-scholar in Motor Behavior who will contribute to the
department's undergraduate and graduate programs through
high-quality teaching, an active program of research, and student
mentorship. The successful candidate will bring expertise in Motor
Control, Motor Learning, and related areas that strengthens the
breadth of the kinesiology curriculum, complements existing
departmental strengths, and supports collaborative scholarship. The
faculty member will be expected to contribute to a collaborative
academic environment and participate actively in the teaching,
research, and service missions of the department.

Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduate
courses in Motor Control, Motor Learning, Biomechanics, and related
kinesiology courses; establishing and maintaining an active
research program; pursuing external funding; advising and mentoring
students; and engaging in service at the departmental, college,
University, and professional discipline levels. This is a
full-time, tenure-track, on-campus position that requires regular
campus presence and active engagement with students. The
appointment is expected to begin in August 2027.

Minimum Qualifications

Assistant professor: Ph.D. by the date of appointment in Motor
Behavior, Motor Control, Motor Learning, Human Movement Science,
Motor Neuroscience, Kinesiology, or a closely related discipline.
Associate Professor: Ph.D. in Motor Behavior, Motor Control, Motor
Learning, Human Movement Science, Motor Neuroscience, Kinesiology,
or a closely related discipline, and evidence of an established,
externally funded research program, excellence in teaching, and a
record of service commensurate with rank.

Consideration may be given to candidates with:

• Experience teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses in

Motor Control and Motor Learning.

• Ability to teach biomechanics courses at the undergraduate and

graduate level

• Postdoctoral research experience.
• Demonstrated potential to establish and sustain an externally

funded research program.

• Evidence of collaborative scholarship or interdisciplinary

research.

• Experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and

fostering an inclusive learning environment.

Department of Kinesiology, Nutrition, and Health

The Department of Kinesiology, Nutrition, and Health is one of the
largest in the College of Education, Health, and Society, with
sustained enrollment growth and strong student demand. The
department is committed to excellence in teaching, research, and
student mentorship while preparing graduates for clinical,
professional, and graduate careers. We value the breadth of the
kinesiology discipline and seek a faculty member whose expertise in
Motor Behavior will strengthen our curriculum, expand collaborative
scholarship, and contribute to the continued growth of the
department.

Faculty in the department maintain active research programs across
motor behavior, biomechanics, exercise physiology, nutrition,
athletic training, health behavior, and related disciplines. The
successful candidate will have access to well-equipped research
facilities supporting human movement and performance research,
including motion capture and biomechanical analysis systems, force
platforms, body composition assessment, ultrasound imaging,
exercise physiology laboratories, and other human performance
testing resources.

Research Environment

The Department of Kinesiology, Nutrition, and Health (KNH) provides
a collaborative research environment that supports innovative
scholarship in motor behavior across basic, translational, and
applied settings. Faculty maintain active research programs
spanning motor behavior, biomechanics, exercise physiology,
athletic training, nutrition, and health behavior, creating
numerous opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration. The
departments shared laboratory infrastructure supports research
examining human movement from neural control and skill acquisition
to biomechanics, rehabilitation, and performance.

Core Research Infrastructure:

Human Movement Analysis: State-of-the-art motion capture
systems, force platforms, wireless electromyography (EMG), and
high-speed video analysis support investigations of movement
coordination, motor control, gait, balance, and
neuromechanics.

Motor Performance & Human Function: Flexible laboratory
space equipped for studies of motor learning, functional movement,
postural control, balance assessment, exercise interventions, and
human performance across the lifespan and in clinical
populations.

Integrative Human Physiology: Shared access to advanced
exercise physiology laboratories, including metabolic testing
(ParvoMedics TrueOne 2400), body composition assessment (DEXA,
InBody 770, ultrasound), cardiovascular assessment, and exercise
testing, facilitating multidisciplinary research that integrates
motor behavior with physiological outcomes.

Collaborative Research Environment: Faculty have
opportunities to collaborate across multiple areas of expertise,
including biomechanics, exercise physiology, athletic training,
nutrition, and neuroscience, while mentoring undergraduate and
graduate students in hands-on research. The department supports
externally funded scholarship through shared laboratory resources,
a collaborative research culture, and access to a diverse
participant population.

The College of Education, Health and Society:

The vision of the College of Education, Health, and Society is to
foster critically engaged leaders prepared to take on complex and
interdisciplinary challenges through transdisciplinary
problem-solving that seeks equity and justice in our changing
global society. The College embraces the rich opportunities
available for cross-disciplinary collaboration across its six
departments (Educational Leadership; Educational Psychology; Family
Science and Social Work; Kinesiology, Nutrition, and Health; Sport
Leadership and Management; and Teaching, Curriculum, and
Educational Inquiry).

Miami University

Established in 1809, Miami University consistently ranks among the
top national public universities for providing students with a
superior education and exceptional value. Miami is located in the
quintessential college town of Oxford, Ohio, with polytechnic
campuses in Hamilton and Middletown, a learning center in West
Chester, a European study center in Luxembourg, and a 100% virtual
option in Miami Online. A comprehensive research university, Miami
empowers students to engage with premiere teacher-scholars and
benefit from a well-rounded liberal arts foundation and vibrant
campus experience to develop lifelong skills for any career. With
more than 240,000 high-achieving alumni, students gain access to an
extensive and supportive community that opens doors globally and
leads to amazing outcomes. With an ambition to effect meaningful
change, Miami delivers the resources and experiences that prepare
graduates to learn with purpose and lead with courage.

Additional Position Information (if applicable)

Required Application Documents

Submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, statement of
research plans, and teaching philosophy.

Special Instructions (if applicable)

Inquiries may be addressed to Dr. Mark Walsh at
walshms@miamioh.edu. Screening of applications will begin two weeks
after the position is posted, and will continue until the position
is filled.

Additional Information

A criminal background check is required. All campuses are smoke-
and tobacco-free campuses.

This organization participates in E-Verify.

Reasonable Accommodations

Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to
employment should be directed to ADAFacultyStaff@miamioh.edu or
513-529-3560. Questions and follow-ups regarding requests should
also be directed here.

Miami University Values Statement

Miami University is a scholarly community
whose members believe that a liberal education is grounded in
qualities of character as well as of intellect. We respect the
dignity of other persons, the rights and property of others, and
the right of others to hold and express disparate beliefs. We
believe in honesty, integrity, and the importance of moral conduct.
We defend the freedom of inquiry that is the heart of learning and
combine that freedom with the exercise of judgment and the
acceptance of personal responsibility.

For more information on Miami University's mission and core values,
please visit the Mission and Core Values
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Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Statement

Miami University, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer,
encourages applications from protected veterans and individuals
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513-529-3560.

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