Assistant Professor in Motor Control

41804BR

Kinesiology and Sport Management

Position Description

The Department of Kinesiology & Sport Management in the College of Arts & Sciences at Texas Tech University (TTU) invites applications for a full-time, 9-month, tenure-track, Assistant Professor position to begin September 1, 2026. Websites: TTU's website is http://www.ttu.edu/, and the department's website is http://www.depts.ttu.edu/ksm/.

About the University

Established in 1923, Texas Tech University is a Carnegie R1 (very high research activity) Doctoral/Research-Extensive, Hispanic Serving, and state-assisted institution. Located on a beautiful 1,850-acre campus in Lubbock, a city in West Texas with a growing metropolitan-area population of over 300,000, the university enrolls over 40,000 students with 33,000 undergraduate and 7,000 graduate students. As the primary research institution in the western two-thirds of the state, Texas Tech University is home to 10 colleges, the Schools of Law and Veterinary Medicine, and the Graduate School. The flagship of the Texas Tech University System, Texas Tech is dedicated to student success by preparing learners to be ethical leaders for a diverse and globally competitive workforce. It is committed to enhancing the cultural and economic development of the state, nation, and world.
About Lubbock:Referred to as the "Hub City" because it serves as the educational, cultural, economic, and health care hub of the South Plains region, Lubbock boasts a diverse population and a strong connection to community, history, and land. With a mild climate, highly rated public schools, and a low cost of living, Lubbock is a family-friendly community that is ranked as one of the best places to live in Texas. Lubbock is home to a celebrated and ever-evolving music scene, a vibrant arts community, and is within driving distance of Dallas, Austin, Santa Fe, and other major metropolitan cities. Lubbock's Convention & Visitors Bureau provides a comprehensive overview of the Lubbock community and its resources, programs, events, and histories.

About the College

Founded in 1925 as one of the university's four original colleges, the College of Arts & Sciences is comprised of 15 departments, offering a wide variety of courses and programs in the humanities, social and behavioral sciences, mathematics, physical sciences, and natural sciences. The College has more than 10,000 students enrolled representing more than a quarter of the overall Texas Tech University student population while maintaining a 22:1 student-to-faculty ratio.

About the Department/School/Area

The Department of Kinesiology and Sport Management offers a B.S. in Kinesiology and an M.S. in Kinesiology for over 1,400 undergraduate and 40 graduate students, respectively. The department enrolls over 400 undergraduate students in the B.S. in Sport Management and over 50 master's degree students in the M.S. in Sport Management. It also offers a Ph.D. in Exercise Physiology. Its building includes six classrooms, a student computer lab, and faculty offices.

Major/Essential Functions

In line with TTU's strategic priorities to engage and empower a diverse student body, enable innovative research and creative activities, and transform lives and communities through outreach and engaged scholarship, applicants should have experience working with diverse student populations at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels within individual or across the areas of teaching, research/creative activity, and service.

As a faculty member in the Department of Kinesiology & Sport Management, you will be expected to:

• Contribute to the teaching mission of the department.
• Mentor graduate students.
• Develop a record of peer-reviewed/funded research.
• Provide service to the department, college, and university.

Organization

Texas Tech University

Faculty Qualifications

• An earned (no later than August 31, 2026) doctoral degree in Kinesiology, Exercise Science, or a closely related field.
• Experience teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses in Kinesiology, Exercise Science, or a closely related field for at least one semester, which could be as a graduate student as the instructor of record.
• Expertise in one or more areas of kinesiology with a preference for motor behavior, motor control, or motor learning (or a closely related area) as evidenced by a record of peer-reviewed research.
• Demonstrated ability to seek and apply for external research funding.

Preferred Qualifications

In addition to the required qualifications, individuals with the following preferred qualifications are strongly encouraged to apply:

• Experience in developing and teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses in motor behavior, motor control, motor learning, or closely related topics.
• Experience developing and teaching online courses in motor behavior, motor control, motor learning, or closely related topics.
• A record of external funding as a graduate student or a post-doctoral researcher.

Duty Point

TTU Lubbock, main campus and affiliated facilities

Safety Information

Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all TTU employees.

Does this position work in a research laboratory?

No

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please include the following documents in your application:

• Curriculum vitae.
• Cover letter that addresses the required and preferred qualifications above.
• Research statement that includes your research agenda that outlines milestones and plan for securing external funding.
• Teaching statement that includes your experience teaching at the college level, teaching philosophy, and a list of preferred courses you could teach in our graduate and undergraduate kinesiology programs.
• Contact information (email and telephone) of three professional references.

Job Type

Full Time

Pay Basis

Monthly

Pay Statement

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan by visiting www.depts.ttu.edu/hr/payplan.

Travel Required

None

Schedule Details

Graduate courses may be taught in the evenings.

Grant Funded?

No

Job Group

Assistant Professor

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.

Salary Grade

800

Applications must be received by

09/15/2025