Assistant Professor Biomechanics
Position: Assistant Professor – Biomechanics
Kinesiology Department
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)
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
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.
Why SUNY Cortland?
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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.
Apply Today!
For more information, application instructions, and to apply online, go to:
https://jobs.cortland.edu/postings/11561 and be prepared to attach a letter of application and curriculum vitae. Application review will begin on September 21, 2026, and application materials will continue to be accepted until the position is filled.
SUNY Cortland is an AA/EEO/ADA employer and encourages applications from women, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and members of underrepresented groups.