Assistant Professor - Kinesiology

Assistant Professor - Kinesiology

Requisition ID: 2026-10826

of Openings: 2

Location: US-UT-Logan

Category: Faculty

Position Type: Benefited Full-Time

Job Classification: Faculty

College: EEJ Coll of Educ Hlth & Human Sci

Department: Kinesiology & Health Science

Advertised Salary: Commensurate with education and
experience, plus excellent benefits.

Overview

The Department of Kinesiology and Health Science at Utah
State University invites applicants for two tenure-track Assistant
Professor positions focused on human movement, rehabilitation, and
health technology with a preference for those working across
several of these areas. We welcome applicants employing or
developing technology via biomechanical, physiological, clinical,
behavioral, or interdisciplinary approaches. Areas of interest
might include, but are not limited to, injury prevention,
rehabilitation, healthy aging, growth and development, chronic
disease, physical activity, sport performance optimization,
disability, and healthcare innovation.

One or more of these hires will be part of the Technology Enhanced
Health and Wellness initiative developed between the Emma Eccles
Jones College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences and
USU's College of Engineering, which brings together
faculty and students to address complex health challenges through
the innovative application of technology and engineering
principles. The vision of this initiative is to transform health
and human movement by advancing technologies that promote
accessibility, efficiency, and personalized care.

Successful candidates will join a vibrant community of researchers
committed to interdisciplinary collaboration and high-impact
scholarship. Candidates should demonstrate a strong record or clear
potential for collaborative, externally funded research that
advances technology's role in improving health and human
movement.

The positions are full-time, 9-month academic year appointments
located on USU's Logan, UT campus and are not eligible for remote
work. Start date for the positions will be August 1, 2027. The
positions are contingent on a successful background check.

Review of applications will begin November 20, 2026 and will
continue until the position is filled.

The Department of Kinesiology and Health Science welcomes
applications from qualified candidates regardless of their current
U.S. work authorization status. Visa sponsorship may be available
depending on individual circumstances and applicable immigration
requirements. The University supports standard sponsorship costs
but cannot cover the additional $100,000 H-1B fee if applicable.
Sponsorship eligibility will be determined by University Human
Resources at the time of offer.

Inquiries may be directed to the search committee chair, Dr. David
Bolton (435 797-7329; dave.bolton@usu.edu).

Responsibilities

• Develop and sustain a productive research program focused on

human movement, rehabilitation, and/or health technology, including
disseminating findings through peer-reviewed publications in
leading journals.

• Secure external funding to support research activities through

sources such as government agencies, private foundations, and
regional and local agencies, among others.

• Engage in interdisciplinary collaboration with faculty across

the College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences and the
College of Engineering on research projects related to
technology-enhanced healthcare delivery, human movement, and
wellness.

• Teach graduate and/or undergraduate classes aligned with areas

of expertise, specialization, and department needs.

• Mentor students conducting research at the intersections of

technology, health, human movement, and wellness.

• Contribute service to the department, college, university, and

professional communities.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Doctoral degree in kinesiology or a related discipline

completed by August 2027. Applicants who are ABD will be considered
at the Instructor level with a documented plan for timely degree
completion.

• Research program related to human movement, rehabilitation,

and/or health technology.

• Demonstrated ability to conduct and disseminate research that

has potential to secure external funding.

• Evidence of effectiveness in and/or strong potential for

teaching and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students in
kinesiology.

• Strong oral, written, and interpersonal skills and the ability

to work collaboratively in team-based settings.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior engagement in interdisciplinary research that bridges

fields related to human movement, rehabilitation, and/or health
technology.

• Record of success in obtaining extramural funding to support

research, graduate students, and scholarly activities.

Required Documents

Along with the online application, please attach:

• A curriculum vitae to be uploaded at the beginning of your

application in the Candidate Profile under "Resume/CV"

• A cover letter addressing the position qualifications to be

uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate
Profile under "Documents 1-10"

• Up to three examples of scholarly work to be uploaded at the

beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under
"Documents 1-10"

• Names and contact information for three (3) professional

references to be entered in the Candidate Profile

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.*

Advertised Salary

Commensurate with education and experience, plus excellent
benefits.

ADA

Employees typically work indoors and are protected from weather
and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature
changes.

College/Department Highlights

The Department provides a multidisciplinary, reputable, accredited
program of education and training in Kinesiology and Health
Science. Our campus-based and off-campus graduate programs offer
degrees in MS, MSM, MED, MPH, and PhD to students who teach,
provide community leadership, work in industry, and conduct
research. More than 1,500 undergraduate and over 150 graduate
students are currently matriculated in our programs. The Department
offers an extensive program of elective activity courses, serving
approximately 5,000 Utah State University students per
semester.

Under the direction of nationally recognized faculty, students in
the Department of Kinesiology and Health Science engage in
innovative research and immersive internships across a wide range
of disciplines. The department actively cultivates partnerships
within the community to enrich student learning and elevate the
quality of internship experiences. Faculty and students conduct
pioneering research in eight state-of-the-art laboratories, each
dedicated to advancing knowledge if how human movement, physical
activity, and motor behavior influence health and performance.
These include the Biomechanics Lab, Exercise Physiology Lab,
Neuromechanics Lab, Neuromuscular Lab, Perception-Action Lab,
Sensory Motor Behavior Lab, Kids in Motion Lab, and two Sport
Psychology Labs. These facilities offer students exceptional
opportunities to explore the science of human health and
performance, contribute to meaningful discoveries, and prepare for
impactful careers in the field.

As part of a land grant institution, we deliver our programs to
students on campuses across the state of Utah through interactive
broadcast, hybrid, and online delivery. We value our partnerships
with local, state, national, and international leaders, and we
welcome the numerous ongoing opportunities to collaborate on common
goals. Drawing on an extensive knowledge base in both theoretical
and practice-oriented research, we nurture a vision of providing
effective and equitable educational experiences for all our
students.

The Emma Eccles Jones College of Education, Health, and
Human Sciences is dedicated to excellence in research,
teaching, and service activities that advance education, improve
health and well-being, and elevate human potential across the
lifespan. The college is home to eight academic departments with
approximately 200 faculty who are engaged in innovative research
and impactful, student-focused graduate and undergraduate
education. The college is consistently ranked by US News and World
Report as one of the top Graduate Colleges of Education in the
country, ranking among the top 30 public institutions of higher
education in 2026 and 1st in the state of Utah since 2000. The
college's programs and outreach missions are strengthened by an
on-campus elementary laboratory school and five stand-alone
centers, including the Sorenson Legacy Foundation Center for
Clinical Excellence, Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia
Research Center, Center for the School of the Future,
Institute for Disability Research, Policy, &
Practice, and National Center for Hearing Assessment
& Management. Faculty, students, and staff within the
college collaborate with a broad range of community partners to
facilitate community-engaged research and provide transformative
experiential learning opportunities. Through dedicated teaching,
innovative research, and meaningful engagement the Emma Eccles
Jones College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences advances
education, health, and well-being, enriching the lives of
individuals, families, and communities throughout Utah.

University Highlights

As Utah's student-centered, land-grant research university, Utah
State University expands opportunity and strengthens communities
across the state through learning, discovery, extension, and
engagement. Founded in 1888, USU now holds two Carnegie
distinctions: R1 status for very high research activity and the
Carnegie Community Engagement Classification. Its innovative
research and scholarship is grounded in reciprocal partnerships
with local, regional, and global communities, advancing knowledge
and serving the public good across Utah, the nation, and the world.
With over 50 world-class research facilities and the nation's
second-oldest undergraduate research program, USU prepares students
to become active, civically engaged leaders who can address
critical societal challenges.

USU enrolls over 29,800 students, both online and in person at
locations throughout the state. Utah State's 30
locations include a main campus in Logan, Utah, residential
campuses in Price and Blanding, and six additional statewide
campuses, along with education centers serving every county. USU
educates students from all 50 states and more than 80 countries.
For over 100 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns,
serving every county in the state.

Competing at the NCAA Division I level in 16 sports, USU is a proud
member of the Pac-12 Conference, which it joined July 1, 2026. The
Aggies capped a historic final season in the Mountain West by
capturing nine combined regular-season and tournament titles in
2025-26, with five teams advancing to postseason play. This
tradition of excellence extends to the classroom, where 232
student-athletes earned academic honors, and to the community,
where USU ranked second nationally in Division I service hours,
with nine teams placing in the top 10 for community service.

Utah State is dedicated to fostering a community where all
individuals feel respected, valued, and supported and where
diversity of thought and culture are cultivated. We seek to
recruit, hire, and retain people from all walks of life who will
champion excellence in education, research, discovery, outreach,
and service. We believe that promoting a strong sense of community
and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and
be successful. Forbes recognized our commitment to employees when
it named Utah State the best employer in
Utah in 2023. Learn more about USU.

The university provides a Dual Career Assistance Program to support
careers for partners who are also seeking employment. Additionally,
USU is committed to providing access and a reasonable accommodation
for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable
accommodation for a disability, contact the university's ADA
coordinator in the Office of Human Resources at 435-797-0122 or
hr@usu.edu.

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