Institution (Location)
California State University, Fullerton
Position Description

Work type: Instructional Faculty – Tenured/Tenure-Track
Location: Fullerton
Categories: Unit 3 – CFA – California Faculty Association, Tenured/Tenure-Track, Full Time, Faculty – Health Sciences

Department of Kinesiology
College of Health & Human Development
Assistant Professor
Fall 2025

(apply [HERE])

The Department of Kinesiology at California State University, Fullerton, invites applications for a tenure‐track Assistant Professor position in Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology an appointment to begin Fall 2025.

California State University, Fullerton (CSUF) is a minority-serving institution, affirmative action, and equal opportunity employer. CSUF is firmly committed to increasing the diversity of the campus community and the curriculum and fostering an inclusive environment within which students, staff, administrators, and faculty thrive. Candidates who can contribute to this goal through their teaching, research, advising, and other activities are encouraged to identify their strengths and experiences. Individuals advancing the University’s strategic diversity goals and those from groups whose underrepresentation in the American professoriate has been severe and longstanding are particularly encouraged to apply.

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

Candidate’s Qualifications (who should apply)

Required Qualifications

  • Earned doctorate in Kinesiology or related field with an emphasis in sport, exercise, or performance psychology by the time of appointment;
  • Demonstrated ability/potential to provide high-quality undergraduate and graduate education to a diverse student population, including first‐generation college students;
  • Record of high-quality scholarship appropriate to the level of appointment;
  • Demonstrated commitment to equity and inclusion in teaching, scholarship, and/or service;
  • Demonstrated ability/potential to work collaboratively with colleagues and/or community partners.

Preferred Qualifications
We are particularly interested in applicant with:

  • A scholarly research focus in any of the following areas as they relate to sport, exercise, or performance psychology: mental health and well-being, the application of psychological skills, social justice and diversity, and/or engaging with diverse populations (e.g., underserved/vulnerable groups, older adults, individuals with disabilities/injuries, and military/tactical);
  • A commitment and ability/potential to mentor students in applied consulting work (e.g., Certified Mental Performance Consultant, Health and Wellness Coach)
How to Apply

A complete online application must be received by electronic submission to be considered. To apply, please visit http://hr.fullerton.edu/careers/Faculty.php, choose full-time faculty, search for the position 540554, and provide the following required materials:

  • A cover letter in which you detail how you meet the required qualifications for this position. Your letter should also address any of the preferred qualifications.
  • A curriculum vitae.
  • A research statement and two representative samples of scholarship (all submitted in a single pdf). Your statement should detail: 1) scholarly agenda; (2) accomplishments and your contributions; (3) work in progress; and (4) future plans.
  • A teaching statement detailing: 1) teaching philosophy and how it influences course content and delivery; 2) teaching experience and qualifications; and 3) specific area(s) of content expertise.
  • A candidate statement on commitment to inclusive excellence (2 pages maximum)
    • This statement provides the candidate’s unique perspective on their past and present contributions to and future aspirations for promoting diversity, inclusion, and social justice in their professional careers. This statement aims to help the department identify candidates with professional experience, intellectual commitments, and/or willingness to engage in activities that could help CSUF contribute to its mission in these areas. The statement shall address one or more of the following criteria:
      1. The candidate has acquired knowledge of barriers for underrepresented students and faculty in higher education.
      2. The candidate has experience in and is committed to engaging in service with underrepresented populations in higher education.
      3. The candidate has experience in and is committed to teaching and/or mentoring underrepresented students in a higher education environment.
      4. The candidate has experience integrating underrepresented populations and communities into scholarly and creative activities.
  • 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.
    • Finalists will be asked to have each of their three referents submit a letter of recommendation. Please have these ready for the referents to offer should you proceed to this search phase.

Please direct all questions about the position to: Kathleen Wilson, PhD (Search Committee Chair) at [email protected] or call 657‐278‐8329.

Application Deadline
To be assured full consideration, all application materials must be received by October 1, 2024. This position will remain open until filled. The anticipated appointment date is August 2025.

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