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Assistant Professor of Exercise Physiology

Position Number: 5937804
Location: San Diego, CA
Position Type: Health - Physical Education & Kinesiology

Assistant Professor of Exercise Physiology
Exercise and Nutritional Sciences

Location: San Diego
Open Date: Sep 10, 2024

Description
The School of Exercise and Nutritional Sciences (ENS) at San Diego State University is searching for a full-time (Academic Year) tenure-track faculty member in exercise physiology. This position will be at the Assistant Professor rank and will begin August 2025. An earned academic doctorate (PhD preferred) in Exercise Physiology, Physiology, Kinesiology, or related field is required. Research expertise in human or animal exercise physiology is essential. Expertise in environmental physiology, chronic disease prevention, treatment, rehabilitation, or exercise performance is desirable. The ideal candidate will have the potential to build relationships with existing faculty in the School of ENS and collaborations among outside centers and departments, such as biology, public health, bioengineering, etc. Teaching responsibilities may include undergraduate and/or graduate courses in the areas of exercise physiology, pathophysiology, and exercise metabolism. Experience and interest in working with diverse student populations is highly desirable. Supervision of M.S. degree students in exercise physiology and/or nutritional sciences is expected.

The School of ENS is in the College of Health and Human Services, one of seven colleges at San Diego State University. The School offers B.S. degrees in Kinesiology and Foods and Nutrition; and M.S. degrees in Athletic Training, Exercise Physiology, Nutritional Sciences, and concurrent M.S. degrees in Exercise Physiology and Nutritional Sciences. The School of ENS was the recipient of the Inclusive Excellence Award from the American Kinesiology Association and is proactively addressing issues of social justice, anti-racism, and cultural diversity through curriculum modifications, equity-minded hiring and teaching practices, and inclusive pedagogy. For more information on the School of ENS, visit http://ens.sdsu.edu.

The anticipated salary for an assistant professor position is $94,000-$97,500 academic year full-time monthly salary. This amount will vary according to candidate rank, experience, and market considerations specific to the scholarly discipline. Salary represents one component of a job offer that will also include a full benefits package, moving expenses, and start-up support.

Qualifications
We are seeking applicants with demonstrated experience in and/or commitment to teaching and working effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and members of underrepresented groups. Candidates must satisfy two or more of the eight Building on Inclusive Excellence (BIE) criteria. Candidates that meet BIE criteria:

a) are committed to engaging in service with underrepresented populations within the discipline,

b) have demonstrated knowledge of barriers for underrepresented students and faculty within the discipline,

c) have experience or have demonstrated commitment to teaching and mentoring underrepresented students,

d) have experience or have demonstrated commitment to integrating understanding of underrepresented populations and communities into research,

e) have experience in or have demonstrated commitment to extending knowledge of opportunities and challenges in achieving artistic/scholarly success to members of an underrepresented group,

f) have experience in or have demonstrated commitment to research that engages underrepresented communities,

g) have expertise or demonstrated commitment to developing expertise in cross-cultural communication and collaboration, and/or

h) have research interests that contribute to diversity and equal opportunity in higher education.

Please indicate in your statement how you meet at least two (2) of these criteria. Additional guidance on our BIE program for applicants is here.

SDSU is the oldest institution of higher education in the San Diego region, with a campus and microsites in San Diego and locations in Southern California's Imperial Valley and Tbilisi in the Republic of Georgia. The highly diverse campus community has a student population of approximately 36,000. SDSU is included in the Carnegie Foundation's Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity category. Established in 1897, SDSU offers bachelor degrees in 97 areas, masters in 84, and doctorates in 23. See http://www.sdsu.edu for more information. SDSU is a large, diverse, urban university with a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusive excellence; we are a federally designated Hispanic-serving institution and Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-serving Institution. Our campus community is diverse in many ways, including race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, pregnancy, medical condition, and covered veteran status. We strive to build and sustain a welcoming environment for all.

Application Instructions
To apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/154031

Apply via Interfolio: http://apply.interfolio.com/154031

Please include the following materials in your application:

1) A statement (2 page maximum) of teaching philosophy, research interests and experience, service experience, and how you meet at least 2 of the BIE criteria described above

2) A curriculum vitae

3) Two (2) letters of recommendation

Review of materials will begin on October 17, 2024 and applications will remain confidential until the candidate accepts an offer for an interview. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Candidates should apply via Interfolio at http://apply.interfolio.com/154031 For questions, please contact Dr. Dan Cannon, Search Committee Chair, dcannon@sdsu.edu

As part of its commitment to a safe and equitable "OneSDSU" community, SDSU requires that individuals seeking faculty employment provide at the time of application authorization to conduct background checks if they become a finalist for the position; applications without this authorization will be considered incomplete and not considered.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed 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 continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.

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.

SDSU Values

At SDSU, our diversity gives us power and benefits every single member of our community. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, SDSU provides equal opportunity for all in education and employment. We encourage all members of our community to purposefully learn from one another through open and respectful dialogue and responsible engagement. We strongly preserve the right to free expression and encourage difficult conversations that help lead to improved individual and community learning and cohesion.

Equal Opportunity and Excellence in Education and Employment

All university programs and activities are open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, San Diego State University (SDSU) provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every student and employee has access to the resources and support they need to thrive and succeed in a university environment and in their communities. SDSU complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California's Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws, and CSU's Nondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all university programs, policies, and practices.

SDSU is a diverse community of individuals who represent many perspectives, beliefs and identities, committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and intellectually vibrant environment. We cultivate a culture of open dialogue, mutual respect, and belonging to support educational excellence and student success. Through academic programs, student organizations and activities, faculty initiatives, and community partnerships, we encourage meaningful engagement with diverse perspectives. As a higher education institution, we are dedicated to advancing knowledge and empowering individuals to reach their full potential by prioritizing inclusive curriculum development, faculty and staff training, student mentorship, and comprehensive support programs. At SDSU, excellence is built on merit, talent, diversity, accessibility, and equal opportunity for all.