Assistant Professor, Kinesiology - Motor Behavior

Thank you for your interest in employment with Louisiana Tech University.

The Department of Kinesiology at Louisiana Tech University is seeking applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position with expertise in motor behavior (motor control, motor development, and/or motor learning) to begin in Fall 2025.

Position:

Assistant Professor. Tenure-track. Nine-month appointment.

Salary:

Commensurate with education and experience. A higher starting salary may be awarded based on professional merit (i.e., postdoctoral work or relevant professional experience).

Faculty Responsibilities:

Activities required of all tenure-track faculty: teach undergraduate and graduate courses in area of expertise, maintain a productive research agenda capable of using our Human Performance Laboratories, supervise and mentor graduate and undergraduate students, secure internal and external funding, and curriculum development. Substantial opportunities for collaborative research exist with faculty in the College of Education and Human Sciences and Department of Nursing. Additional responsibilities include departmental, college, and university service assignments.

Required Qualifications:

Earned doctorate in Kinesiology or related field prior to start date (ABD will be considered);

Evidence of capability to engage in and publish research and present at professional meetings;

Demonstrated knowledge and awareness of professional developments related to area of specialization;

Experience in working with students, student-athletes, and colleagues from multi-cultural backgrounds;

Ability to teach graduate and undergraduate classes in motor development, motor learning, motor control, and other appropriate areas.

Preferred Qualifications:

Ability to develop a focused line of research in motor control, motor development, motor learning, or a closely related field that is relevant to the Department of Kinesiology master’s concentrations of Sport and Exercise Psychology and/or Sports Performance; Potential to submit proposals for internal or external funding;

Evidence of effective teaching in higher education; Desire to conduct research associated with our Human Performance Laboratories and/or collaborate with the Louisiana Tech Sports Performance Institute.

Department Information: The Department of Kinesiology (http://education.latech.edu/departments/kinesiology/) at Louisiana Tech University is one of the fastest growing departments on campus and is known for its quality of graduates at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. The Department offers a Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise and Health Promotion or Kinesiology and Health Sciences. Additionally, the department offers a Master of Science degree in Kinesiology with concentrations in Sport and Exercise Psychology or Sports Performance.

University Information:

Louisiana Tech University is a selective-admissions, comprehensive public university that maintains as its highest priority the education and development of its students in a challenging, yet safe and supportive,

community of learners. The university provides a technology-rich, interdisciplinary teaching, learning, and research environment to ensure student and faculty success. Louisiana Tech's pedestrian-friendly campus centers around the Quad with its shady trees and the Lady of the Mist fountain. The physical plant has grown to more than 130 buildings with a main campus of approximately 260 acres with additional farm, forest, pasture, and research land totaling over 1100 acres.

Community Information:

Louisiana Tech University is located in the north central Louisiana town of Ruston, nestled between Shreveport and Monroe. Ruston has a friendly, college-town atmosphere and is known for its summer Peach Festival. Lincoln Parish boasts many arts, outdoor, and historic attractions, such as the Dixie Center for the Arts, Lincoln Parish Park (featuring world-class mountain biking), and the Louisiana Military Museum. Additionally, the city of Ruston has recently opened a 36-field, 180-acre sports complex; hosting local, regional, and national events for sport participants of all ages.

Application Process:

Review of applications will begin January 27, 2025, and continue until the position is filled. Please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a research plan or statement, a teaching philosophy statement, and the names and contact information of three professional references. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Official transcripts will be required from the successful candidate.

Please direct questions to:

Dr. Andrew Parks, Search Committee Chair

Department of Kinesiology

Louisiana Tech University

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