About Auburn: At Auburn, our work changes lives. Ranked by U.S. News and World Report as a premier public institution, Auburn University is dedicated to shaping the future of the people of Alabama, the nation, and the world through forward-thinking education, life-enhancing research, scholarship, and selfless service. Auburn is nationally recognized for its commitment to academic excellence, community outreach, a positive work environment, student engagement, and a thriving community.

 

Chartered in 1856, Auburn University holds a Carnegie classification of Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity. The university also holds the Elective Classification for Community Engagement. Academic programs at Auburn enroll approximately 26,000 undergraduate students and 6,000 graduate students. Detailed information about the university can be found by visiting https://auburn.edu/. 

 Why employees choose Auburn: Auburn University was named by Forbes Magazine as one of the state of Alabama’s best employers, with employees staying an average of ten years. Employees enjoy competitive benefits that include excellent health insurance, generous retirement plans, tuition assistance for employees and dependents, flexible spending accounts, and more. Auburn University is located in the southeastern United States, 90 min southwest of Atlanta, in Auburn, AL. The Auburn-Opelika Metropolitan area has a population of about 163,000. Auburn’s size offers numerous advantages to its residents and Auburn is a quintessential college town with excellent recreational, educational, and cultural opportunities.

 

POSITION: Assistant/Associate Professor. This is a nine-month tenure-track position in the School of Kinesiology beginning no sooner than January 2025 and no later than August 2025. Rank will be determined based on the requirements for Associate Professor as described in the School of Kinesiology, College of Education, and Auburn University tenure and promotion guidelines. We are seeking applicants with research and teaching expertise in Motor Behavior. Ideally, the candidate will focus on motor behavior, investigating the learning, development, and/or control of movement; the neural underpinnings of movement; or the psychology of sport and/or exercise. The university’s commitment to excellence is outlined in the Auburn University Strategic Plan (https://ocm.auburn.edu/strategic_plan/). Review of applications will begin August 30, 2024, and continue until the position is filled.

 

The School of Kinesiology is housed in the College of Education. The School offers M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Kinesiology. Auburn University is ranked in the top fifty public universities (U.S. News & World Report) and the School of Kinesiology doctoral program is ranked in the top fifteen by the National Academy of Kinesiology Ranking of Doctoral Programs (2023). Our mission is to acquire new knowledge about exercise, training, and physical activity and deliver that knowledge in an invigorating learning environment for our undergraduate and graduate students. Our goal is to uncover basic mechanisms and to improve the health of society through research, outreach, and teaching. For more information about the School of Kinesiology, please visit: https://education.auburn.edu/kinesiology/. Auburn University is understanding of, and sensitive to the family needs of faculty, including dual-career couples. 

 

The School of Kinesiology is located in a state-of-the-art building as sole occupant. Current equipment and research capabilities available in our building include electroencephalography, functional near infrared spectroscopy, electromyography, motion capture, a Biodex Balance, system, Biodex isokinetic system, space for exercise interventions/training, accelerometers, and DEXA.

 

Auburn University is a partner of the University of Alabama at Birmingham Center for Clinical and Translational Science (CCTS). The School of Kinesiology actively participates in several of the training programs, professional development resources, and funding mechanisms provided by the CCTS. Auburn also has an MRI Research Center with the capability to scan with a Siemens 7 Tesla for research needs, and a Siemens Skyra open bore 3T scanner for clinical and research use.

Ø  Develop or augment national and international recognition, as evidenced by a strong record of impactful publications, citations, and presentations in national and international venues, and acquisition of external funding

Ø  Engage in rigorous research resulting in scholarly publications, preferably peer-reviewed journal articles in prestigious outlets

Ø  Teach undergraduate, master’s, or doctoral level courses in the area of motor behavior at an excellent level in support of the School of Kinesiology program

Ø  Recruiting, advising, mentoring, and training graduate students

Ø  Direct student research including projects, theses, and dissertations

Ø  Participate in the planning and implementation of curricular changes for the program and School

Ø  Provide institutional service as assigned by the School Director

Ø  Engage in professional service within the discipline and/or community

Ø  Participate in professional activities to ensure the well-being of the program, school, and college

Ø  Regular attendance is considered an essential job function; the inability to meet attendance requirements may preclude the employee from retaining employment

 

Auburn University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, sex, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by applicable law. 

 

 

START DATE: No sooner than January 2025 and no later than August 2025

Ø  Earned doctorate in Kinesiology, Exercise Science, Psychology, Biomedical Engineering, Neuroscience, or related field with an area of specialization in Motor Behavior (broadly defined) by start date

Ø  Postdoctoral training or equivalent experience 

Ø  Evidence of accomplishment or potential in grant scholarship and external funding

Ø  Strong publication record

Ø  Evidence of innovative and impactful research

Ø  Experience or demonstrated potential to teach graduate courses within the program’s degree offerings

Ø  Effective interpersonal and communication skills

Ø  Background or interest in fostering inclusive excellence

Ø  Interest in collaboration

Ø  Commitment to the values and priorities of the College of Education (https://education.auburn.edu/college-of-education-strategic-plan/; https://education.auburn.edu/about-the-college/vision-mission-and-core-values/)

Ø  Evidence of ability to effectively advise, engage, and mentor masters and PhD students 

Ø  Active participant in pertinent professional organizations

Please submit the following (all application materials) at the following link: https://www.auemployment.com/postings/37565.

1.      A letter of application for the position that speaks to the required and desired qualifications listed above 

2.      Curriculum Vitae/ Resumé

3.      A research statement describing the applicant’s research agenda and record of or potential for securing extramural research funding

4.      Unofficial undergraduate and graduate transcripts (official transcripts required upon hiring) 

5.      Contact information for three professional references

 

Ø  Note: Please submit documents 3, 4, and 5 in the Other Documentation section

Ø   Candidates for this position must meet eligibility requirements to work in the United States at the time of appointment, and be able to continue working legally for the proposed term of employment.

 

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Review of applications will begin August 30, 2024 and will continue until position is filled.

 

For additional information about the position, please contact Dr. Matt Miller (mwm0024@auburn.edu), Search Committee Chair. 

AUBURN UNIVERSITY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, sex, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by applicable law.