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Required Qualifications: * A doctorate in Kinesiology or a closely related field of study. Candidates in the process of completing a doctoral degree will be considered, but the degree must be conferred before the time of appointment. * Demonstrate the potential to conduct research, procure external funding, and engage in scholarly activities in their areas of expertise. * College or University-level teaching experience or potential to teach in-person, hybrid, or online courses. Preferred Qualifications: * Expertise and ability to teach two or more areas: Adapted Physical Activity, Motor Behavior, Sport & Exercise Psychology. * Ability to teach closely related courses (Adapted Aquatics, Data Science, Epidemiology in physical activity). * Clinical or field experience in the related subject area. * Evidence of research ability and ongoing scholarly productivity. * Research/lab experience working with students from diverse backgrounds. * Experience adopting inclusive approaches to mentoring. * Relevant credentials or certifications (ATRIC, CMPC, CIFT, or equivalent). * Broad and balanced disciplinary knowledge across biological, socio-cultural, and aesthetic dimensions of human movement. * Evidence of effective engagement or potential to engage with a diverse student body. * Experience using culturally responsive pedagogy that leads to equitable outcomes. * Experience creating student-centered learning environments. Application Deadline: Preferred application deadline is March 9, 2026, and applications received after this date may be considered on an as-needed basis. However, the position will remain open until filled. How to Apply: Candidates should apply by completing the CSUN online application. To apply and for more detailed information on the application and hiring process, please visit this link: Applicants must submit the following to the website in the section above: * A letter of application addressing the ability to meet the required and preferred job qualifications * A curriculum vitae (reverse chronological order) * A one-page teaching philosophy includes a statement conveying a vision for effective teaching and mentoring students from a wide range of cultural and educational backgrounds. A separate paragraph outlining experience in multicultural settings and involvement, or ideas, in meeting the needs of a diverse student body should be included. * Names and contact information of three references who can address the candidate's teaching, research, and service qualifications At the time of appointment, the successful candidate, if not a U.S. citizen, must have authorization from the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to work in the United States. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. Please note: California State University, Northridge (CSUN) 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. General Information: In compliance with the Annual Security Report & Fire Safety Report of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, California State University, Northridge has made crime-reporting statistics available online here. Print copies are available by request from the Department of Police Services, the Office for Faculty Affairs, and the Office of Equity and Diversity. The person holding this position may be 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. A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or the continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position. In accordance with the California State University (CSU) Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California and prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside of California. CSUN is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination based on race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, and disability. Our nondiscrimination policy is set forth in the Interim CSU Nondiscrimination Policy. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting Marc Netter at 818-677- 3209. Advertised: Feb 12 2026 Pacific Standard Time Applications close: