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Assistant Professor Biomechanics

State University of New York Cortland
Cortland, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 10/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/6/2026
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?

Be part of a campus that values Integrity, Intellectual Life, and a strong Focus on Students. Here, faculty maintain a meaningful presence on campus and contribute to a supportive, forward-thinking academic environment. Watch this video to learn more about careers at SUNY Cortland: https://youtu.be/g4Gh8Ir_1Yk

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 magazines 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.

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For more information, application instructions, and to apply online, go to:

https://jobs.cortland.edu/postings/11561 and be prepared

Salary : $66,000

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