Evidence of successful teaching experience at the undergraduate
and graduate level.
Ability to develop and sustain an independent research program,
with evidence of publications in scholarly journals and/or
conferences.
Effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate
with departmental colleagues and contribute to our campus community
are essential.
Preferred Qualifications
- Expertise and ability to teach both introductory and
higher-level kinesiology courses. We encourage candidates to look
at the courses offered by the department and describe the courses
they can teach in their teaching statement.
- History of interdisciplinary collaboration and/or
community-based research.
- Evidence of applying to and obtaining external funding.
- Post doctoral or clinical training.
- Additionally, applicants who can demonstrate intercultural
competence with a variety of groups in teaching, research, and
service are strongly preferred.
Responsibilities: Key tasks may include (but are not limited
to):
- Teach courses for all Kinesiology undergraduate and graduate
students.
- Assist with offering other courses in their expertise at the
graduate and undergraduate level.
- Carry out and disseminate research germane to their training
and specialization.
- Serve on graduate thesis committees.
- Serve on University, College, and Department level
committees.
- Contribute to program and curriculum development.
- Provide career advising and mentorship to undergraduate and
graduate Kinesiology students.
Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $7125 - $7475 per month
CSU Classification Salary Range: $6,221- $13224 per month
Application Procedure
Click Apply Now to complete the CSUSM Online Employment Application
and attach the following documents:
- Cover letter that addresses the above qualifications, including
statements of teaching expertise, and research interests
- Curriculum vitae
- Statement of teaching philosophy and experience
- Statement of research accomplishments and research plan
- Up to two (2) samples of written work (e.g. representative
publications)
- Up to two (2) samples of teaching artifacts (e.g. syllabi,
assignments, rubrics, etc.)
- Course Evaluations from students for previously taught courses
(if applicable)
- Contact information for 3 professional references.
Review of applications will begin November 1, 2026, and will
continue until the position is filled.
CSUSM is currently not sponsoring applicants for H-1B employment
that are subject to the $100,000 fee established by the
“Presidential Proclamation: Restriction on Entry of Certain
Nonimmigrant Workers” issued on September 19, 2025. Applicants are
responsible for determining the applicability of the fee.
CSUSM has been designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI)
and was recently named one of the top 32 Colleges most friendly to
junior faculty by the Collaborative on Academic Careers in Higher
Education. Visit
Faculty Opportunities for
more information.
California State University San Marcos is an Equal Opportunity
Employer strongly committed to promoting diversity in all areas of
the campus community. We consider qualified applicants for
employment without regard to age, physical or mental disability,
gender or sex, genetic information, gender identity, gender
expression, marital status, medical condition, nationality, race or
ethnicity, religion or religious creed, sexual orientation and
veteran or military status.
Per the California State University’s Out-of-State Employment
Policy , the CSU is
prohibited from hiring employees to perform CSU-related work
outside California. Working in the State of California is a
condition of employment.
The person holding this position is considered a mandated reporter
under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is
required to comply with the requirements set forth in
CSU Executive Order 1083 as
a condition of employment.
This position is subject to employment verification, education
verification, reference checks and criminal record checks. An offer
of appointment is contingent upon successful completion of a
background check, including a criminal records check, and may be
rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information
and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or
falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the
background check may affect the continued employment of a current
CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.
Education Code 89521 Requirements: 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.
The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus
Crime Statistics Act or Clery Act Notification can be found at
Clery Act Notification
.
Advertised: October 02, 2026 (9:00 AM) Pacific Daylight
Time
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