Assistant Professor of Sports Medicine-Biomechanics/Neuromechanics

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Pepperdine University's Seaver College of Letters, Arts, and Sciences, located in Malibu, California, invites applications for a tenure-track appointment as an Assistant Professor of Sports Medicine – Biomechanics beginning August 1, 2025. Applicants who will have a completed Ph.D. by August 1, 2025 in biomechanics, neuroscience, or related fields will be considered while candidates with post-doctoral experience are preferred. If you are seeking a tenure line faculty appointment as a scholar/educator at a premier Christian university committed to the highest standards of the liberal arts and kinesiology, then we encourage you to apply.

Seaver College places the total development of students at the heart of its educational strategy and seeks scholar-educators who demonstrate exceptional interest and effectiveness in teaching, a commitment to establishing a productive research program, and desire to mentor undergraduate students in both teaching and research. Successful candidates will actively contribute to a rigorous curriculum in the exercise sciences, with demonstrated doctoral/postdoctoral preparation for teaching undergraduate coursework in biomechanics as well as at least one other area within exercise science/kinesiology such as biostatistics, neuroscience, exercise physiology, functional anatomy and kinesiology. In addition to teaching expectations, candidates are expected to establish a productive research program that involves undergraduate students.  Current research interests in the department include human performance in hypoxia, nutritional considerations for elite athletes, exercise during the perinatal period, and motor-control adapted populations.  Well-equipped exercise science laboratories are available for teaching and research. Scholarly collaboration among Sports Medicine faculty as well as with faculty from other disciplines (e.g., biology, nutrition, chemistry, physics, etc.) is encouraged. 

Successful candidates will demonstrate an active commitment to the Christian mission and values of the University and the mission of Seaver College. The Department and University are broadly committed to belonging, equity, and inclusion and we especially welcome applications from candidates who are committed to advancing these ideals.

The salary for this appointment will range from $87,795 to $93,909 and reflects what Pepperdine University reasonably expects to pay for this faculty appointment. Actual salary may vary based on the qualifications and experience of the applicant, as well as market conditions. In addition to salary, Pepperdine offers a robust suite of employee benefits .

Application review will begin on October 1, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled. A background check is required as a condition of employment. Please submit all application materials by clicking [Apply Now].

Questions regarding this position should be directed to:
Dr. Cooker Storm (cooker.storm@pepperdine.edu)
Program Manager for Sports Medicine
Natural Science Division
Pepperdine University
24255 Pacific Coast Highway
Malibu, CA 90263

Application Instructions

Applicants are required to submit the following documents:

• A letter of application

• A curriculum vitae

• Three current letters of reference. All letters should be specific to the position and completed within one year prior to the date of submission. The name and email address for each individual providing a letter of recommendation is required when submitting an application.

• Transcripts of all graduate work (Unofficial copies are acceptable for the application; however, official transcripts may be required for selected applicants.)

• Teaching statement. The teaching statement should reflect on the candidate’s values, beliefs, and goals regarding the teaching and learning process and any pedagogical practices used or envisioned to achieve these goals. Two to three pages maximum length is requested.

• Scholarly/Creative agenda. The statement should outline applicants’ short- and long-term objectives and goals for their research and/or creative activities. Candidates should reflect on currently published or presented work(s) as a foundation for the statement. Two to three pages maximum length is requested.

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