Assistant Professor in the areas of Motor Control, Motor Learning

Assistant Professor in the areas of Motor Control, Motor
Learning

Department of Kinesiology

College of Health and Human Development

Assistant Professor

Fall 2027

The Department of Kinesiology at California State University,
Fullerton invites applications for a tenure-track position at the
rank of Assistant Professor in the areas of Motor Control, Motor
Learning, or related disciplines with an appointment to begin Fall
2027. This position is open to candidates with training in a
variety of areas, but preference will be given to scholars whose
training and work focuses on balance and postural control,
neuromotor function, and fall prevention in aging populations.
Primary teaching assignments will include both introductory and
upper-level motor control and motor learning courses (e.g., Human
Motor Control and Learning, Motor Control and Movement Dysfunction,
Physical Activity and The Aging Process, Functional Performance
Assessment and Programming for Older Adults, Advanced Study in
Human Motor Control and Learning).

Equal Opportunity and Excellence in Education and
Employment
This position is open and available to all
regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin.
Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws,
California State University, Fullerton (CSUF) provides equal
opportunity in education and employment without unlawful
discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color,
ethnicity, or national origin. Our commitment to equal opportunity
means ensuring that every student and employee has access to the
resources and support they need to thrive and succeed in a
university environment and in their communities. CSUF complies with
Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education
Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA),
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in
Higher Education Act, California's Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section
31 of the California Constitution), other applicable state and
federal anti-discrimination laws, and CSU's Nondiscrimination
Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment,
segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all
forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all
university programs, policies, and practices.

In addition, California State University, Fullerton is a leading
public university known for its strong academic programs and
commitment to student success. As one of the largest campuses in
the CSU system, Cal State Fullerton fosters innovation,
collaboration, and professional growth. The university values
teaching, research, and service, creating an environment where
students, staff, and faculty can thrive. Cal State Fullerton is a
designated Hispanic-Serving Institution and an Asian American and
Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution. The
university also received the prestigious Seal of Excelencia in 2021
and 2024 from Excelencia in Education, the nation's leading
authority on Latinx student success. Cal State Fullerton is an
equal opportunity employer with a diverse student population of
over 45,000 and a faculty and staff population of 4,000. Cal State
Fullerton is firmly committed to helping students achieve academic
excellence, career success, and economic mobility. Joining Cal
State Fullerton means becoming part of a dynamic team dedicated to
making a meaningful impact. We continuously seek individuals from
various disciplines who share the university's mission and core
values. We welcome you to consider joining the Titan community.

CSUF is committed to retaining all faculty and has established
affinity groups you can join to support your success.

Position
CSUF faculty are committed
teacher/scholars who bring research and creative discovery to life
for students in classrooms, labs, studios, and individually
mentored projects. They teach broadly in the curricula of their
departments, advise students, and serve on departmental and
university-wide committees. The primary responsibilities of the
person in this position will include the development and teaching
of introductory and core courses in the discipline, and the
development of courses in their area(s) of specialization. Specific
courses that this person may teach include Human Motor Control and
Learning, Motor Control and Movement Dysfunction, Physical Activity
and The Aging Process, Functional Performance Assessment and
Programming for Older Adults, and Advanced Study in Human Motor
Control and Learning. This person will also be responsible for
producing scholarship / creative work commensurate with the
requirements for tenure. The successful candidate will also be
expected to contribute to and participate in the life and
development of the department, advise students, serve on
committees, and participate in the broader university and
disciplinary communities.

Required Qualifications

• Earned doctorate in Kinesiology, Exercise Science,

Neuroscience, or a related field by the time of appointment.

• A strong foundation/training in Motor Control and/or Motor

Learning theories and research techniques.

• Demonstrated ability/potential to provide high-quality

undergraduate and graduate education.

• Demonstrated ability/potential to work with a diverse student

population, including first-generation college students.

• Record of scholarship in their respective area of

specialization.

• A demonstrated commitment to equity and inclusion in teaching,

scholarship, and/or service.

Preferred Qualifications

The Department is
particularly interested in candidates with:

• Expertise in balance and postural control, fall prevention, or

neuromotor rehabilitation, particularly in aging populations.

• Demonstrated ability or potential to secure external

funding.

• Experience with interdisciplinary collaboration across

kinesiology, aging science, gerontology, physical therapy, or
public health.

• Familiarity/experience with high-impact teaching practices

(such as service-learning or community-based learning).

Application

A complete online application
must be received by electronic submission to be considered. To
apply, please visit http://hr.fullerton.edu/workforce/careers.html,
choose full-time faculty, search for the position
559265, and provide the following required
materials:

• A letter of intent addressing the required and preferred (if

applicable) qualifications listed above, including teaching
experience, service experiences, and a brief overview of research
agenda (submitted as a single pdf).

• A curriculum vitae.
• Graduate transcripts (unofficial copies are sufficient for

initial review).

• Research statement detailing, 1) scholarly agenda, (2)

accomplishments, (3) work in progress, and (4) future plans and two
representative samples of scholarship (submitted as a single
pdf).

• Teaching statement detailing, 1) teaching philosophy, 2),

teaching experience and qualifications, 3) courses most suited to
teach, 4), three different samples of teaching materials previously
or currently used (or equivalent), such as course assignments,
course syllabi (if applicable), lectures, or lesson plans
(submitted as a single pdf).

• A candidate statement on commitment to inclusive excellence (no

more than 500 words):

• Inclusive excellence

is a strategic framework that recognizes the importance of
diversity, equity, and inclusion in achieving organizational
success and high-quality learning and teaching. It's a way of
thinking and acting that integrates these values into all aspects
of an institution, from curriculum and pedagogy to recruitment and
hiring. Essentially, it means that excellence is not just about
achieving high standards, but also about ensuring that all members
of the community have the opportunity to thrive and contribute
(Williams et al., 2005).

• With the Inclusive Excellence Statement, we aim to learn about

the applicant's perspective on their past and present contributions
to and future aspirations for promoting and engaging with a diverse
student population. This statement should showcase the candidate's
professional experience, intellectual commitments, and/or
willingness to teach and create an academic environment supportive
of all students, including but not limited to those of diverse
ages, abilities, cultures, ethnicities, gender identities,
languages, religions, and sexual orientations.

• Cal State Fullerton

serves a student body that reflects the rich cultural, ethnic, and
socioeconomic mosaic of Southern California.

• Please provide concrete examples of how you, as a faculty

member, will support our students in one or more of the following
areas, which fall under the areas of awareness and understanding,
experience and commitment, and future plans.

• Your contributions (past, present, or future) to embedding

perspectives that are reflective of the student population into
your teaching and/or scholarship.

• Your experience in service activities that are reflective of a

diverse student population.

• Your experience and commitment to mentoring and providing

opportunities to a diverse student body inside and outside the
classroom environment.

• Your experience integrating creative activities that are

inclusive of the identities of our student body and
communities.

• A list of three references with relevant contact information:
• Finalists must submit three letters of

recommendation. Please have these ready for the referents to
submit. On the References page of the online application, enter
information and email addresses for three referents who will
provide a confidential letter of reference for your application. At
the appropriate time in the search process, they will receive a
request via email along with information on uploading the letter.
You can verify that CSUF has received each letter by logging back
into your applicant portal.

Please direct all questions about the position to Dr. Do Kyeong
(DK) Lee at dolee@fullerton.edu or call
(657)278-3334.

Application Deadline
To be assured full
consideration, all application materials must be received by
October 1st, 2026. The anticipated appointment
date is August 16, 2027.

Compensation

The Assistant Professor
(Academic Year) classification salary range is $6,221 to $13,224
monthly (12 monthly payments per academic year). The anticipated
hiring range is $6,803 to $6,939 per month ($81,636 to $83,268,
annually).

Salary offered is commensurate with experience and
qualifications. In addition, the California Equal Pay Act prohibits
employers from paying its employees less than those of the opposite
sex and/or another race or ethnicity for substantially similar work
(https://www.dir.ca.gov/dlse/california_equal_pay_act.htm).

Summer research grants, moving expenses, start‐up funds, and a
reduced teaching load may be available.

CSUF Benefits
An excellent comprehensive
benefits package includes health/vision/dental plans; spouse,
domestic partner, and dependent fee‐waiver; access to campus
child‐care; and a defined‐benefit retirement through the state
system and optional tax-sheltering opportunities. For a detailed
description of benefits, please visit https://hr.fullerton.edu/total-wellness/.

New employees hired by the CSU for the first time who first
become CalPERS members on or after July 1, 2017, are subject to a
10-year vesting period for retiree health and dental benefits.

Additional Information

Multiple positions
may be hired from this recruitment based on the strength of the
applicant pool.

International Candidates
California State
University, Fullerton, is not currently sponsoring any
new H-1B petitions for staff, management, or
faculty positions.

For tenure-track faculty positions, California State University,
Fullerton is currently not sponsoring H-1B
applicants subject to the $100,000 fee established by the
"Presidential Proclamation: Restriction on Entry of Certain
Nonimmigrant Workers" issued on September 19, 2025. Individuals in
the U.S. who hold a valid lawful nonimmigrant status visa can have
a petition filed on their behalf to change their status to H-1B
without being subjected to the fee. For example, the fee does not
apply to an H-1B petition filed by an individual presently in the
U.S. who is an F-1, J-1, or O-1 status holder.

CSU Policies
The person holding this
position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California
Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and must comply with the
requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083, revised July
21, 2017, as a condition of employment.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be
completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be formally
offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete
the background check may affect the application status of
applicants or the continued employment of current CSU employees who
apply for the position.

Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified
applicants with disabilities who self‐disclose.

Notice of
Non-Discrimination based on Gender or Sex and Contact Information
for Title IX Coordinator.

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. It
requires hiring employees to perform CSU-related work within the
State of California. The employee must be able to accept on-campus
instruction, as assigned, and come to campus when needed. The CSU
also prohibits hiring and retaining employees working permanently
from a business location outside of the United States.

Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received
a final administrative decision or final judicial decision
determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the
last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the
minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of
employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of
the application process must also sign a release form that
authorizes the release of information by the applicant's current
and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated
allegations of misconduct.

To apply, visit https://careers.pageuppeople.com/873/fl/en-us/job/559265/assistant-professor-in-the-areas-of-motor-control-motor-learning
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