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. Is this a temporary position? No 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.) 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.

Posting Number:

F26012

Review Start Date:

09/21/2026