Assistant Professor of Exercise and Nutritional Sciences
About the School
The School of Exercise and Nutritional Sciences is one of six schools within the College of Health and Human Services (CHHS). CHHS is one of eight academic colleges at San Diego State University. The School offers undergraduate degrees in Kinesiology (with emphasis areas in Pre‑Physical Therapy, Fitness Specialist, and Exercise Science) and Foods and Nutrition. Graduate degrees include M.S. in Athletic Training, M.S. in Exercise Physiology, M.S. in Food Science, M.S. in Kinesiology (concentrations: Biomechanics and Motor Control; Physical Activity), M.S. in Nutritional Sciences, and concurrent M.S. degrees in Exercise Physiology and Nutritional Sciences. Faculty conduct nationally recognized research in areas including athletic training, biomechanics, motor control, physical activity, exercise physiology, food science, nutritional sciences, healthy aging, obesity, metabolism, and community health. The School maintains active collaborations across the university, with local healthcare systems, and with community organizations. The School received the Inclusive Excellence Award in 2019 from the American Kinesiology Association in recognition of its leadership in promoting inclusive excellence through curriculum innovation, faculty development, and student success.
Responsibilities
- Develop a vigorous and independent program of research/scholarship/creative activity
- Teach graduate and undergraduate courses
- Engage in both campus and professional service activities