Assistant Professor - Biomechanics

Position Details

Position Information

Budget Title Assistant Professor Campus Title Assistant Professor - Biomechanics School/Division Academic Affairs, Division of Department Kinesiology Faculty Sub-Type FT Faculty Salary Level A5 Salary Range $66,000+ depending on experience (DOE) Salary Determination

Starting salary rates are based on multiples factors which may include the position's major responsibilities, the applicant's background including education, work experience, and key competencies, the university's strategic priorities, internal peer equity and external market analyses, applicable federal, state, and local laws and negotiated labor contracts.

Position Effort Full-Time If Part-Time, enter FTE: Is this a temporary position? No If Temporary, enter End Date: Position Summary

The Kinesiology Department at the State University of New York at Cortland invites applications for a full-time tenure-track assistant professor with a specialization in biomechanics. Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, research, academic advisement, and service.

Salary Range: $66,000+ depending on experience (DOE)

What makes SUNY Cortland a great place to work?

• Our positions provide predictable salary progressions, and many offer permanency.
• Generous benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance, various retirement program options, paid family leave and/or parental leaves, flexible spending and dependent care accounts, long term disability and tuition reimbursement.
• SUNY Cortland prioritizes work-life balance and well-being in all forms. The university's state-of-the-art Student Life Center is free for employees to use, with membership options for families. Alternate work schedules are available with a supervisor's approval.
• Professional development opportunities exist through training, continuing education programs, tuition reimbursement and conference travel, based on funding.
• Cortland County and surrounding areas offer easy access to arts, entertainment, outdoor recreation and much more. Experience Cortland dives deep into the region's offerings

Major Responsibilities

Teaching

• Provide instruction at both the undergraduate and graduate levels in biomechanics and other courses as assigned
• Advise/mentor undergraduate and graduate students

Scholarship/Research

• Implement an active research agenda on biomechanics topics that leads to nationally/internationally refereed publications and presentations
• Pursue external funding for research
• Direct graduate/undergraduate research projects

Service

• Provide service to the department, university, and professional organizations

Functional and Supervisory Relationships

This position reports to the academic department chair and works closely with department faculty.

Required Qualifications

• Earned doctorate in Biomechanics or related field. Candidates who are ABD may be considered with expected completion of the doctorate within one year from appointment date.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrate experience and evidence of university-level teaching
• Experience in delivering undergraduate and/or graduate coursework on biomechanics
• Experience using hardware (e.g., force platforms, motion capture, electromyography) and software (e.g., MATLAB, Qualisys, Visual3D) relevant to biomechanics
• Credentialed by relevant professional organizations (e.g., NSCA, TPI, etc.)

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities About the University

A top public university of approximately 6,600 students located in the geographic center of New York State, SUNY Cortland provides accessible, affordable education to students from across the U.S. body. One of 13 comprehensive universities in the State University of New York system, SUNY Cortland prides itself on its rigorous undergraduate and graduate programs in the liberal arts, sciences, education, and professional studies. For more than 150 years, SUNY Cortland has provided unmistakable value for students seeking a well-rounded academic, athletic, and social experience. The University ranks among the top campuses in the nation on Money magazine's "Best Colleges for Your Money List," fields a powerhouse Division III athletics program and boasts an impressive network of alumni making a difference in education, business, government, fitness, medicine and many other fields.

Please note: Individuals must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

EEO Statement

SUNY Cortland is an AA/EEO/ADA employer and encourages applications from women, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and members of underrepresented groups.

Job Close Date

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number F26012 Review Start Date 09/21/2026 Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicant Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://jobs.cortland.edu/postings/11561

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Are you currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis as visa sponsorship is not available for this position?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you or will you need visa sponsorship?

• Yes

• No

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae or Resume
• Statement of Teaching Philosophy

Optional Documents