Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of Biomechanics

Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of Biomechanics

The Department of Kinesiology and Health in the College of Education & Human Development at Georgia State University invites applications for a 10-month, tenure-track position at the assistant professor of biomechanics (Log #24-029) rank to begin in the Fall of 2023. This is a full-time academic year position. Candidates specializing in biomechanics of health sciences, sports or human performance are strongly encouraged to apply.

Georgia State University, founded in 1913, has a mission of excellence in research, teaching and service. With six campuses throughout metro Atlanta, this major research university is a national leader in graduating students from diverse backgrounds and provides its world-class faculty and more than 52,000 students with unsurpassed connections to the opportunities available in one of the 21^st century’s great global cities. Classified as an R1 university, Georgia State is the largest university in the state, with students from more than 100 nations and territories.

The Department of Kinesiology and Health is home to the exercise science undergraduate program, one of the most popular majors at Georgia State. The department serves over 1,000 graduate and undergraduate students annually in exercise science, health and physical education and sport administration, with a reputation for excellent teaching in a diverse student body. Faculty have a history of external funding from the National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of State, U.S. Department of Education, corporations and various private agencies and organizations. They collaborate with multiple organizations on and off the university campus. The department supports state-of-the-art research and teaching laboratories in biomechanics, applied physiology, muscle biology, cardiovascular physiology, sport business and physical education pedagogy.

Required Qualifications:

• Earned Ph.D. in biomechanics or a closely related discipline from an accredited institution by the start of the position
• Teaching experience in biomechanics or related areas
• Demonstrated research line with a strong potential for external funding

Preferred Qualifications:

• Research focus related to health sciences, human performance or sports biomechanics
• Ability to collaborate with faculty within and outside the department
• Postdoctoral training

Responsibilities:

• Develop and pursue an externally funded research line
• Teach undergraduate and graduate-level courses in biomechanics and related areas (2-2 teaching load; teaching summer courses may be available on an annual basis)
• Mentor and direct graduate student theses and dissertations
• Supervise undergraduate student research fellowship or internship
• Provide service to the department, college, university and professions

Application Process:

Interested applicants should submit a letter of interest establishing qualifications for the position, curriculum vitae/resume, teaching statement, research statement, an official transcript of the highest degree earned, evidence of any relevant certification and three letters of recommendation from individuals within the field of interest. Application materials should be e-mailed as a single PDF file to:

Dr. Feng Yang (khbiomechanicssearch@gsu.edu) with “Biomechanics Assistant Professor Application (Log #24-029)” in the subject line.

Inquiries should be addressed to Dr. Yang, chair of the search committee, at fyang@gsu.edu or 404-413-8357. For more information about the Kinesiology and Health Department, visit https://education.gsu.edu/kh/.

Preference will be given to applications and supporting documents received by Dec. 15, 2022, but the position will remain open until a suitable candidate is selected. Please be advised that should you be recommended for the position, the University System of Georgia Board of Regents policy requires the completion of a background check as a prior condition of employment.

Georgia State University is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants due to race, ethnicity, gender, veteran status, or on the basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.