Tenure Track Faculty Position
Assistant Professor of Public Health
Department of Kinesiology & Health Promotion
College of Science
Salary Range: $86,000 - $90,840
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona invites applications for a tenure track faculty position in the Department of Kinesiology & Health Promotion. Cal Poly Pomona is one of three polytechnic universities in the 22 campus California State University system and among 12 such institutions nationwide. Since its founding in 1938, Cal Poly Pomona students have participated in an integrative experiential learning education that is inclusive, relevant, and values diverse perspectives and experiences. With a variety of degree programs in the arts, humanities, sciences, engineering, and professional disciplines, the university is well known for its learn- by-doing approach and Teacher Scholar Model.
The university is noted for its scenic and historic 1,400-acre campus, which was once the winter ranch of cereal magnate W.K. Kellogg. We acknowledge that Cal Poly Pomona resides on the territorial and homelands of the Tongva and Tataavium people who are the traditional land caretakers of Tovaangar. The university’s nearly 30,000 students are taught and mentored by the campus’s more than 1,400 faculty as part of 54 baccalaureate and 29 master’s degree programs, 11 credential and certificate programs, and a doctorate in educational leadership.
Highly regarded among its peer institutions, Cal Poly Pomona is No. 2 in the U.S. News and World Report rankings of top public regional universities in the west and was named the No. 28 best value college in the nation by Money Magazine. Cal Poly Pomona, a Hispanic-Serving Institution and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution, stands as a national leader in promoting social mobility, and was placed among the 25 top institutions in the country in awarding bachelor’s degrees to minoritized students by Diverse Issues in Higher Education. In 2022, the campus launched the Black Thriving Initiative recognizing that Cal Poly Pomona’s future as a university is linked to the success of its Black community. More information about our Principles of Community can be found here.
The Cal Poly Pomona campus is located less than 30 miles east of downtown Los Angeles at the intersection of Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino counties. It is within an hour’s drive of beaches, mountains, and deserts. For additional information about the university, please visit www.cpp.edu, and for more about faculty life, please see YourLife@CPP.
Student Population. Cal Poly Pomona is the number one polytechnic university in the nation for student diversity and economic mobility. Our caring and inclusive campus community is committed to helping anyone who dreams of success achieve it. In Fall 2024, Cal Poly Pomona served more than 25,000 students and close to 2,000 graduate students, mostly residents of California. Over half of Cal Poly Pomona students are first-generation college students, 70% receive financial aid, and 42% are low-income students. The university enrolls 57% percent of historically underrepresented students. Our diverse student body identifies as 54% Hispanic/Latinx, 21% Asian, 13% White, 4% two or more races, 3% unknown, 2% African American/Black, 2% International, less than 1% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, and less than 1% Native American. Forty-five percent of students enroll in our STEM majors and our top five enrolled programs across the university include mechanical engineering, computer science, civil engineering, psychology, as well as finance, real estate, and law.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT
This position is open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, Cal Poly Pomona provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every student and employee has access to the resources and support they need to thrive and succeed in a university environment and in their communities. Cal Poly Pomona complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California’s Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws, and CSU’s Nondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all university programs, policies, and practices.
Cal Poly Pomona is a diverse community of individuals who represent many perspectives, beliefs and identities, committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and intellectually vibrant environment. We cultivate a culture of open dialogue, mutual respect, and belonging to support educational excellence and student success. Through academic programs, student organizations and activities, faculty initiatives, and community partnerships, we encourage meaningful engagement with diverse perspectives. As a higher education institution, we are dedicated to advancing knowledge and empowering individuals to reach their full potential by prioritizing inclusive curriculum development, faculty and staff training, student mentorship, and comprehensive support programs. At Cal Poly Pomona, excellence is built on talent, merit, diversity, accessibility, and equal opportunity for all.
College of Science: The College’s mission is to educate, mentor, and inspire students through scientific inquiry and hands-on learning. It offers 15 undergraduate degree programs and six master's degrees across seven academic departments that include: Biological Sciences, Chemistry & Biochemistry, Computer Science, Geological Sciences, Kinesiology & Health Promotion, Mathematics & Statistics, and Physics & Astronomy. Our Center for Excellence in Math and Science Teaching (CEMaST) supports K-16 education locally and nationally to increase STEM success and participation for all. The College of Science has approximately 150 full-time faculty, 40 staff, and 4,400 active majors. Our commitment to the teacher-scholar model results in our college being one of the largest recipients of extramural grant funding on campus. We encourage a broad range of applicants who are committed to enhancing a culturally diverse community of faculty, staff, and students dedicated to an inclusive campus environment.
Department of Kinesiology & Health Promotion: The Kinesiology and Health Promotion (KHP) Department supports the college’s mission to educate, mentor, and inspire students through scientific inquiry and hands-on learning. Our objective is to advance the art and science of health and human movement. We offer two B.S. degree programs (General Kinesiology and Physical Education Teacher Education), four undergraduate minors (Public Health, Sport & Social Justice, Adapted Physical Activity, and Exercise Science) and an M.S. degree in Kinesiology. Four new Master’s options (Adapted Physical Education, General Kinesiology, Health & Human Performance, and PE Leadership & Advocacy) are expected to launch in AY 2026-27. The KHP Department contains a vibrant, interdisciplinary faculty with expertise in adapted physical activity, biomechanics, cultural studies of sport and exercise, exercise physiology, health promotion, PE teacher education, and stress management. We foster curiosity and a culture of scientific discovery through our four research laboratories (the Mind & Heart Research Lab, the Motor Development Clinic, Human Performance Lab, and the Motor Neuroscience Lab), and our extensive service-learning programming. We have three active student groups (the KHP club, Pre-PT/OT club & KHP Grad Connect) who prepare their members for impactful contributions to the fields of KHP. Underpinning all our operations is a commitment to professional respect, cohesion, inclusivity, appreciation of diversity, and equity for all individuals.
Position description: The Department of Kinesiology and Health Promotion (KHP) at Cal Poly Pomona invites applications for the position at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning in the 2026-27 academic year. We are interested in candidates with expertise in Public Health who are excited to lead the development of our Public Health initiatives. This role includes driving forward our new Public Health minor (undergraduate), supporting existing service-learning programming, expanding community collaborations, and strengthening graduate-level scholarship.
We are looking for candidates who value the distinctive Cal Poly learn-by-doing approach, exemplify the Teacher Scholar Model, and embody the KHP core values. The successful candidate will be expected to further the diversity and excellence of the academic community through inclusive teaching, research, and service. Applicants whose work incorporates a commitment to social change, health equity, and/or a global perspective are strongly encouraged to apply.
Candidates will develop new courses, modify existing offerings, and may be asked to teach the following depending on expertise and department needs:
- KIN 2050 Applied Health and Well-being
- KIN 2300 Foundations of Public Health and Applied Epidemiology
- KIN 3400 Health Disparities and Social Justice
- KIN 3600 Research Methods in Health and Human Movement
- KIN 3700 Stress Management: The Science of Living Well
- KIN 3800 Health Lives, Scientific Minds: Science, Technology and Human Well-Being
- KIN 4650/A Intervention Design and Evaluation/Activity
- KIN 4700 Emotional Wellbeing and Stress Prevention
- KIN 5500 Community Engaged Research
- KIN 5900 Applied Inquiry and Research Design
- KIN 5910 Data Literacy, Analysis, and Synthesis
- KIN 5920 Critical Analysis of Research
- KIN 5930 Research Colloquium
Minimum requirements include:
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- Doctorate (PhD) in Public Health or related field (Degree must be conferred at the time of application submission).
- Demonstrates potential to be effective in college teaching related to Public Health.
- Commitment to contribute, teach, and engage in a multicultural environment with a diverse student body (>50% URM) (Evidence should be provided in Cover Letter and Teaching Philosophy).
- Commitment to service-learning, community-engaged learning, community-based participatory research, and/or action research.
- Demonstrates potential for a strong research, scholarly and creative agenda in Public Health.
- Demonstrates potential to grow our Public Health footprint with a forward thinking, growth mindset.
- Effective interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills.
Preferred/Desired Qualifications:
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- Willingness to develop new courses and/or course materials
- Potential to secure external funding
- Experience collaborating with diverse populations
Conditions of Employment:
Background Check: A background check (including a criminal records check) must be satisfactorily completed. Offers of employment are conditional and may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.
Out of State Employment: In accordance with the California State University (CSU) Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California and prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU related work outside of California. It is also expected that tenure-line faculty establish an on-campus presence to fulfill their responsibilities.
Mandated Reporter: 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.
Application Process:
A completed application will consist of:
- Cover letter in which you describe your interest in the position, relevant experience, commitment to a diverse student body, and how you meet the minimum and preferred qualifications;
- Curriculum vitae;
- Teaching Philosophy statement that demonstrates your commitment to service-learning and/or community-engaged learning (2-page max);
- Proposed 5-year research plan that demonstrates student involvement and your commitment to community-based participatory research and/or action research (2-page max);
- Current unofficial transcript showing highest degree earned/pursuing;
- The names and contact information for at least three individuals who can speak to your potential for success in this position;
Finalists for the position will be required to:
- provide official transcripts for highest degree before the finalist interview;
- provide three letters of reference (on letterhead, signed and dated within the last two years);
- give a teaching demonstration (topic shall be suggested by the search committee), as well as a scholarly presentation of their research/creative activities to faculty and students.
International Candidates:
Cal Poly Pomona 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.
For the first round of reviews, all application materials must be received by Monday, January 12th, 2026 at 11:55 pm (Pacific Time). Consideration of completed applications will begin on Tuesday, January 13th. The position will remain open until it is filled. Early responses are encouraged. Electronic submission of all application materials must be submitted online via PageUp—online application portal—for Cal Poly Pomona hires.
Instructions for submitting applications are listed at the Faculty Affairs site for University hires.
Applications accepted only via PageUp—online application portal—for Cal Poly Pomona hires.
Inquiries:
Please direct inquiries regarding the application process and/or the Department should be directed to the Chair of the Faculty Search Committee, Dr. Zakkoyya Lewis-Trammell at khpsearch@cpp.edu