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California State University, San Bernardino (CSUSB)
Department of Kinesiology - Lecturer AY
Career Insights for Recreation / Fitness Studies Professor
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What they do
A Recreation or Fitness Studies Professor leads courses pertaining to recreation, leisure, and fitness studies, including exercise physiology and facilities management. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
$89,154 / year median in California
+7% projected growth
Job Description
Job Description California State University, San Bernardino (CSUSB) is located in San Bernardino in the Inland Empire, 60 miles east of Los Angeles and operates a satellite campus in Palm Desert located in Coachella Valley. CSUSB serves approximately 20,000 students, of which 81% are first-generation college students and graduates about 5,000 students annually. As a designated Hispanic Serving Institution, CSUSB reflects the dynamic diversity of the region and has one of the most diverse student populations of any university in the Inland Empire, and the second highest Hispanic enrollment of all public universities in California. CSUSB employs 467 full-time faculty and offers 48 undergraduate, 35 graduate, and one doctoral degree programs and 14 academic programs with national accreditation. At CSUSB, diversity, equity and inclusion are values central to our mission. We recognize that diversity and inclusion in all its forms are necessary for our institutional success. By fully leveraging our diverse experiences, backgrounds and insights, we inspire innovation, challenge the status quo and create better outcomes for our students and community. As part of CSUSB's commitment to hire, develop and retain a diverse faculty, we offer a variety of networking, mentoring and development programs for our junior faculty. We are committed to building and sustaining a CSUSB community that is supportive and inclusive of all individuals. Qualified applicants with experience in ethnically diverse settings and/or who demonstrate a commitment to serving diverse student populations are strongly encouraged to apply. CSUSB has received the Carnegie Community Engagement Classification, which recognizes CSUSB's ongoing commitment to service-learning, a high-impact practice that combines classroom instruction with meaningful volunteer service and correlates strongly to student success.
JOB SUMMARY
The Kinesiology (KINE) Department at California State University, San Bernardino is seeking part-time lecturer applications from a diverse group of qualified individuals for both our San Bernardino Campus (SBC) as well as our Palm Desert Campus (PDC). The department is seeking experienced, well-organized, and student-centered individuals to teach in any of our three concentrations: Allied Health Professions, Exercise Science, and Physical Education and Adapted Physical Education. Subject areas may include the following: Biomechanics, motor development, motor learning, physical education, adapted physical education, sport and exercise physiology, sport and exercise psychology, sociology of sport, statistics in kinesiology, and other kinesiology related classes such as, but not limited to, activities classes. Candidates must have at least a Master's degree, or specialized certification for activity classes, in a field of Kinesiology or related discipline. Preference will be given to candidates who have prior teaching experience at the college or university level and who can furnish evidence of strong teaching. Candidates should demonstrate their ability to interact and work effectively with a wide and culturally diverse range of students, including first-generation college students. Preference will be given to those with experience in working with diverse populations and fostering a collaborative, supportive and inclusive environment. Preference will also be given to those with relevant work experience and those who bring professional capabilities. This is a pool of part-time lecturers for the department to draw on as necessary and all appointments are temporary. Staffing decisions are made on a rolling basis typically beginning a few months prior to the start of an academic term right up to the beginning of the academic term. We recommend submitting your application at least 4 months before the beginning of an academic term to be considered for available positions.TYPICAL ACTIVITIES
The successful candidate will teach undergraduate courses in Kinesiology. Qualified candidates must demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching and mentoring a diverse student population and to working effectively with faculty, staff, and students across a wide range of disciplines.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Earned Master's degrees in Kinesiology/Exercise Science/Physical Education or related area are required. In the case of teaching activities classes, a specialized certification may be acceptable. We strongly encourage members of underrepresented groups to apply.REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Earned Master's degrees in Kinesiology/Exercise Science/Physical Education or related area are required. In the case of teaching activities classes, a specialized certification may be acceptable. We strongly encourage members of underrepresented groups to apply.SPECIAL CONDITIONS
The person holding this position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. Following a conditional offer of employment, a background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate may start work with CSUSB. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may result in the withdrawal of the offer of employment.Note:
CSUSB cannot deny an applicant a position solely or in part due to a criminal conviction history until it has performed an individualized assessment and linked the relevant conviction history with specific job duties in the position being sought.Please note:
Current employees who are offered positions on campus will be required to undergo a background check for any position where a background check is required by law or that CSUSB has designated as sensitive. Sensitive positions are those requiring heightened scrutiny of individuals holding the position based on potential for harm to children, concerns for the safety and security of people, animals, or property, or heightened risk of financial loss to CSUSB or individuals in the university community. For health and well-being, CSUSB is a smoke & tobacco-free campus. The university is committed to promoting a healthy environment for all members of our community.ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT
The Department of Kinesiology at CSUSB promotes kinesiology education, research for educators, students, and practitioners. Our curriculum focuses on physical activity, exercise physiology, motor behavior, principles of human movement, adapted physical activity, and sociology and psychology of sport. The Kinesiology Department offers one BS program in one of three concentrations: allied health professions, exercise science, and physical education and adapted physical education. To find out more about the Department of Kinesiology, please visit http://cns.csusb.edu/kinesiology For more information regarding the position, please contact: The Kinesiology Department kinesinfo@csusb.edu 909-537-5349 HOWTO APPLY
Please submit 1. Curriculum Vitae 2. Cover Letter addressing your interest in teaching at CSUSB (no more than 2-pages) that includes: a. A brief statement of your teaching interest/philosophy b. A listing of any courses previously taught c. Whether you can teach at the Palm Desert and/or San Bernardino Campus and your availability d. A listing of potential courses you would be interested in teaching (please see our catalog: https://catalog.csusb.edu/colleges-schools-departments/natural-sciences/kinesiology/kinesiology-bs/ 3. Reference List- names, telephone numbers, and email addresses of three (3) referees whom we may contact to obtain letters of recommendation.
Please Note:
CSUSB is currently not sponsoring applicants for H-1B employment that are subject to the $100,000 fee established by the "Presidential Proclamation:
Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers" issued on September 19, 2025. Applicants are responsible for determining the applicability of the fee. Salary is commensurate with experience. (Actual Salary will be in accordance with percentage of time appointed) Lecturer A (Range 2)- $5,507
- $6,677 Lecturer B (Range 3)
- $6,221
- $13,224 Lecturer C (Range 4)
- $6,825
- $14,523 Lecturer D (Range 5)
- $8,593
- $15,211