Assistant/Associate Professor of Kinesiology – Motor Behavior – Kinesiology, Nutrition, and Health

Job Title

Assistant/Associate Professor of Kinesiology – Motor Behavior – Kinesiology, Nutrition, and Health

Department

Kinesiology, Nutrition, and Health Department

Worker Type

Regular

Pay Type

Salary

Salary will be commensurate with the level of the position, education, and experience.

Benefit Eligible

Yes

Screening Date

2026-10-01

Job Description Summary

The Department of Kinesiology, Nutrition, and Health seeks a teacher-scholar in Motor Behavior who will contribute to the department’s undergraduate and graduate programs through high-quality teaching, an active program of research, and student mentorship. The successful candidate will bring expertise in Motor Control, Motor Learning, and related areas that strengthens the breadth of the kinesiology curriculum, complements existing departmental strengths, and supports collaborative scholarship. The faculty member will be expected to contribute to a collaborative academic environment and participate actively in the teaching, research, and service missions of the department.

Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in Motor Control, Motor Learning, Biomechanics, and related kinesiology courses; establishing and maintaining an active research program; pursuing external funding; advising and mentoring students; and engaging in service at the departmental, college, University, and professional discipline levels. This is a full-time, tenure-track, on-campus position that requires regular campus presence and active engagement with students. The appointment is expected to begin in August 2027.

Job Description

The Department of Kinesiology, Nutrition, and Health seeks a teacher-scholar in Motor Behavior who will contribute to the department’s undergraduate and graduate programs through high-quality teaching, an active program of research, and student mentorship. The successful candidate will bring expertise in Motor Control, Motor Learning, and related areas that strengthens the breadth of the kinesiology curriculum, complements existing departmental strengths, and supports collaborative scholarship. The faculty member will be expected to contribute to a collaborative academic environment and participate actively in the teaching, research, and service missions of the department.

Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in Motor Control, Motor Learning, Biomechanics, and related kinesiology courses; establishing and maintaining an active research program; pursuing external funding; advising and mentoring students; and engaging in service at the departmental, college, University, and professional discipline levels. This is a full-time, tenure-track, on-campus position that requires regular campus presence and active engagement with students. The appointment is expected to begin in August 2027.

• Minimum Qualifications
• Assistant professor: Ph.D. by the date of appointment in Motor Behavior, Motor Control, Motor Learning, Human Movement Science, Motor Neuroscience, Kinesiology, or a closely related discipline. Associate Professor: Ph.D. in Motor Behavior, Motor Control, Motor Learning, Human Movement Science, Motor Neuroscience, Kinesiology, or a closely related discipline, and evidence of an established, externally funded research program, excellence in teaching, and a record of service commensurate with rank.

Consideration may be given to candidates with:

Experience teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses in Motor Control and Motor Learning.

Ability to teach biomechanics courses at the undergraduate and graduate level

Postdoctoral research experience.

Demonstrated potential to establish and sustain an externally funded research program.

Evidence of collaborative scholarship or interdisciplinary research.

Experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and fostering an inclusive learning environment.

Department of Kinesiology, Nutrition, and Health

The Department of Kinesiology, Nutrition, and Health is one of the largest in the College of Education, Health, and Society, with sustained enrollment growth and strong student demand. The department is committed to excellence in teaching, research, and student mentorship while preparing graduates for clinical, professional, and graduate careers. We value the breadth of the kinesiology discipline and seek a faculty member whose expertise in Motor Behavior will strengthen our curriculum, expand collaborative scholarship, and contribute to the continued growth of the department.

Faculty in the department maintain active research programs across motor behavior, biomechanics, exercise physiology, nutrition, athletic training, health behavior, and related disciplines. The successful candidate will have access to well-equipped research facilities supporting human movement and performance research, including motion capture and biomechanical analysis systems, force platforms, body composition assessment, ultrasound imaging, exercise physiology laboratories, and other human performance testing resources.

Research Environment

The Department of Kinesiology, Nutrition, and Health (KNH) provides a collaborative research environment that supports innovative scholarship in motor behavior across basic, translational, and applied settings. Faculty maintain active research programs spanning motor behavior, biomechanics, exercise physiology, athletic training, nutrition, and health behavior, creating numerous opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration. The departments shared laboratory infrastructure supports research examining human movement from neural control and skill acquisition to biomechanics, rehabilitation, and performance.

Core Research Infrastructure:

Human Movement Analysis : State-of-the-art motion capture systems, force platforms, wireless electromyography (EMG), and high-speed video analysis support investigations of movement coordination, motor control, gait, balance, and neuromechanics.

Motor Performance & Human Function : Flexible laboratory space equipped for studies of motor learning, functional movement, postural control, balance assessment, exercise interventions, and human performance across the lifespan and in clinical populations.

Integrative Human Physiology : Shared access to advanced exercise physiology laboratories, including metabolic testing (ParvoMedics TrueOne 2400), body composition assessment (DEXA, InBody 770, ultrasound), cardiovascular assessment, and exercise testing, facilitating multidisciplinary research that integrates motor behavior with physiological outcomes.

Collaborative Research Environment : Faculty have opportunities to collaborate across multiple areas of expertise, including biomechanics, exercise physiology, athletic training, nutrition, and neuroscience, while mentoring undergraduate and graduate students in hands-on research. The department supports externally funded scholarship through shared laboratory resources, a collaborative research culture, and access to a diverse participant population.

The College of Education, Health and Society :

The vision of the College of Education, Health, and Society is to foster critically engaged leaders prepared to take on complex and interdisciplinary challenges through transdisciplinary problem-solving that seeks equity and justice in our changing global society. The College embraces the rich opportunities available for cross-disciplinary collaboration across its six departments (Educational Leadership; Educational Psychology; Family Science and Social Work; Kinesiology, Nutrition, and Health; Sport Leadership and Management; and Teaching, Curriculum, and Educational Inquiry).

Miami University

Established in 1809, Miami University consistently ranks among the top national public universities for providing students with a superior education and exceptional value. Miami is located in the quintessential college town of Oxford, Ohio, with polytechnic campuses in Ha