38693BR

Extended Job Title:

Assistant Professor in Kinesiology Biomechanics Neuromechanics

Organization:

Texas Tech University

Position Description:

The Department of Kinesiology & Sport Management in the College of Arts & Sciences at Texas Tech University invites applications for a full-time, 9-month, tenured/tenure-track, Assistant Professor position to begin September 1, 2025. Websites: TTU’s website is http://www.ttu.edu/ , and the department’s website is http://www.depts.ttu.edu/ksm/.

Requisition ID:

38693BR

Travel Required:

None

Major/Essential Functions:

In line with TTU’s strategic priorities to engage and empower a diverse student body, enable innovative research and creative activities, and transform lives and communities through outreach and engaged scholarship, applicants should have experience working with diverse student populations at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels within individual or across the areas of teaching, research/creative activity, and service.

Grant Funded?:

No

Pay Basis:

Monthly

Schedule Details:

Graduate courses may be taught in the evenings.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience teaching and developing undergraduate and/or graduate courses in biomechanics, neuromechanics, or closely related courses.

• Experience developing online courses in biomechanics, neuromechanics, or a closely related field.

• A focused line of research in musculoskeletal biomechanics, neuromechanics, or a closely related field, with emphasis on the foundations of healthy and/or disordered human movement, the promotion, maintenance, or restoration of health through movement, or similar.

• A record of external funding to support research activity.

Department:

Kinesiology and Sport Management

Job Type:

Full Time

Job Group:

Full Professor

Salary Grade:

800

Does this position work in a research laboratory?:

No

Special Instructions to Applicants:

• Curriculum Vitae

• Cover Letter

• Research Statement

• Teaching Statement

• Contact information (including email and phone) for three professional references

Questions about this position should be directed to Dr. John Harry, Search Committee Chair, at (806) 835-7836 or via email at john.harry@ttu.edu. If you need assistance with the application process, contact Human Resources, Talent Acquisition at hrs.recruiting@ttu.edu or 806-742-3851 .

Application Process

The deadline to submit applications is on October 18, 2024.

Safety Information:

Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all TTU employees.

Pay Statement:

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan by visiting www.depts.ttu.edu/hr/payplan.

EEO Statement:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.

About the College:

Founded in 1925 as one of the university's four original colleges, the College of Arts & Sciences is comprised of 15 departments, offering a wide variety of courses and programs in the humanities, social and behavioral sciences, mathematics, physical sciences, and natural sciences. The College has more than 10,000 students enrolled representing more than a quarter of the overall Texas Tech University student population while maintaining a 22:1 student-to-faculty ratio.

About the Department/School/Area:

The Department of Kinesiology and Sport Management offers a B.S. in Kinesiology and an M.S. in Kinesiology for over 1,400 undergraduate and 40 graduate students, respectively. The department enrolls over 400 undergraduate students in the B.S. in Sport Management and over 50 master’s degree students in the M.S. in Sport Management. It also offers a Ph.D. in Exercise Physiology. Its building includes six classrooms, a student computer lab, and faculty offices.

About the University:

Established in 1923, Texas Tech University is a Carnegie R1 (very high research activity) Doctoral/Research-Extensive, Hispanic Serving, and state-assisted institution. Located on a beautiful 1,850-acre campus in Lubbock, a city in West Texas with a growing metropolitan-area population of over 300,000, the university enrolls over 40,000 students with 33,000 undergraduate and 7,000 graduate students. As the primary research institution in the western two-thirds of the state, Texas Tech University is home to 10 colleges, the Schools of Law and Veterinary Medicine, and the Graduate School. The flagship of the Texas Tech University System, Texas Tech is dedicated to student success by preparing learners to be ethical leaders for a diverse and globally competitive workforce. It is committed to enhancing the cultural and economic development of the state, nation, and world.

About Lubbock:Referred to as the “Hub City” because it serves as the educational, cultural, economic, and health care hub of the South Plains region, Lubbock boasts a diverse population and a strong connection to community, history, and land. With a mild climate, highly rated public schools, and a low cost of living, Lubbock is a family-friendly community that is ranked as one of the best places to live in Texas. Lubbock is home to a celebrated and ever-evolving music scene, a vibrant arts community, and is within driving distance of Dallas, Austin, Santa Fe, and other major metropolitan cities. Lubbock’s Convention & Visitors Bureau provides a comprehensive overview of the Lubbock community and its resources, programs, events, and histories.

Faculty Qualifications:

• An earned doctoral degree in Kinesiology, Exercise Science, or a closely related field.

• Experience teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses in Kinesiology, Exercise Science, or a closely related field.

• Expertise in one or more areas of kinesiology with a preference for biomechanics, neuromechanics, or a closely related field.

• Demonstrated record of peer-reviewed research.

• Demonstrated ability to seek and apply for external research funding.

Duty Point:

TTU Lubbock, main campus and affiliated facilities