Assistant Professor of Human Motor Neuroscience, Tenure-Track

The Department of Kinesiology & Sport Management (KNSM) (https://knsm.tamu.edu) within the School of Education and Human Development at Texas A&M University is accepting applications for two (2) full-time, tenure-track faculty positions at the Assistant Professor level. We are seeking candidates who are well-versed in motor neuroscience and capable of conducting independent basic or translational research. Candidates will be emerging scholars capable of advancing a solid research agenda to advance the Department's strong and expanding research portfolio. The candidates will become an integral part of the Division of Kinesiology's faculty, with expectations to engage in research efforts, including interdisciplinary collaborations, aggressively seek funding opportunities, provide research mentorship for graduate and undergraduate students, as well as teach graduate/undergraduate courses.

Qualifications: Candidates will hold a doctoral degree in kinesiology or a related academic discipline relevant to motor neuroscience, have a strong record of research and publications, and have a clear plan to secure external funding. Post-doctoral experience is highly valued. Previous scholarship addressing human motor development across the lifespan or motor learning and control utilizing neural physiological tools such as EEG, fMRI, and/or fNIRS is highly encouraged.

Responsibilities: Candidates are expected to research, teach courses within the kinesiology program, and mentor undergraduate and graduate students. This typically involves maintaining 50% research, 40% teaching, and 10% service load. Successful candidates will be responsible for meeting departmental, school, and university service expectations.

Appointment: Nine-month tenure-track position with a start date of August 1, 2025. Salary, benefits, and compensation packages are competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications. Competitive startup packages are available to establish a productive research environment.

Location: Texas A&M is housed within the twin cities of College Station and Bryan, with a combined population of nearly 275,000, and conveniently located at the center of the triangle formed by Dallas, Houston, and Austin metropolitan areas. The area boasts a low cost of living and a sunbelt environment and is consistently ranked among the best places to live in the country. Texas A&M is a flagship land grant, sea grant, and space grant university. Texas A&M is ranked 23rd in the nation for research expenditures by the National Science Foundation, ranked #1 in Texas, and #6th among all public universities in the nation by the Wall Street Journal. Texas A&M is also a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities, one of only 71 research institutions with this distinction. Texas A&M is the largest university in Texas, with more than 70,000 students and faculty on the College Station campus. Texas A&M strives to be a welcoming institution to people of all backgrounds. Home of the 12th Man, Texas A&M is a member of the Southeastern Conference with more than 650 Texas A&M student-athletes competing at the NCAA Division 1-A level in 20 varsity sports.

Application Instructions: Applications are only accepted online at Interfolio Position ID#: https://apply.interfolio.com/150677. The position is open until filled. Review of applications will begin immediately upon submission.

Application Instructions:

Cover letter highlighting the applicant's qualifications. Current, comprehensive curriculum vitae. A Personal Statement: Your 3-page statement should include your philosophy and plans for research, teaching, and service as applicable. The name, address (including e-mail), and telephone numbers of three references. Review Date: The review of candidates will begin on September 16, 2024, until filled, with an expected start date of August 1, 2025.

If you have any questions about the search, please contact Dr. Deanna Kennedy(hpedmk@tamu.edu), Search Committee Chair.

Texas A&M University: http://www.tamu.edu

Department of Kinesiology & Sport Management: http://knsm.tamu.edu