Assistant Professor of Kinesiology – Motor Neuroscience

The Department of Kinesiology & Sport Management (KNSM) (https://knsm.tamu.edu) within the within the School of Education and Human Development at Texas A&M University (effective August 15, 2024, the School of Education and Human Development will change its name to the College of Education and Human Development) at Texas A&M University is accepting applications for two (2) fulltime, tenure-track faculty positions at the Assistant Professor level. We are seeking candidates who are well versed in motor neuroscience 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.

About the Department of KNSM at Texas A&M University: KNSM is the largest academic department at Texas A&M University and is the home to two academic program areas, Kinesiology and Sport Management, and one applied program area, Physical Education Activity Program. Our ~100 faculty and 36 staff members provide education to over 2,300 undergraduate students and about 250 graduate students. The mission of the Department of KNSM at Texas A&M University is to contribute to the quality of life of the citizens of the state, nation, and world, through the creation and dissemination of knowledge, training of educators and professionals, and service to the community and profession. KNSM focuses on research, training, and services related to the science and benefits of human movement, sport,
health, and wellness. The program was recently ranked 9th in the United States and among the top 50 internationally. Our graduate programs were ranked 2nd and 3rd (unadjusted and adjusted for faculty size, respectively) by the National Academy of Kinesiology in 2023. 

Qualifications: Candidates will hold a doctoral degree in Kinesiology or related academic discipline relevant to motor neuroscience, have a strong record of research and publications, and 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, 10% service load. Successful candidates will be responsible for meeting department, 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.