Assistant Professor-Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education (Neuromechanics)

WILFRID LAURIER UNIVERSITY

FACULTY OF SCIENCE

DEPARTMENT OF KINESIOLOGY & PHYSICAL EDUCATION

The Department of Kinesiology & Physical Education at Wilfrid Laurier University invites applications for a Tenure Track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level in the area of Neuromechanics and Movement Neuroscience beginning July 1, 2026 subject to budgetary approval. The primary campus location for this position is Waterloo; however, teaching responsibilities may include instruction at the Brantford and Milton campuses via in-person or virtual delivery.

Anticipated Salary Range: $90,000 to $130,000.  Actual salary to be commensurate with experience.  

Qualifications

Applicants should hold a PhD in Kinesiology or related discipline in Neuromechanics and Movement Neuroscience

Duties and responsibilities of the position include:

• Research specialization and expertise in neuromechanics, anatomy, motor control, neuroplasticity, and movement-related disorders across the lifespan; evidence of the ability to secure external funding and conduct independent research in this area
• Ability to teach courses in more than one of the following areas:

• Human Anatomy/Anatomy & Physiology 1 and 2; Functional Anatomy:
• Statistics and Research Methods
• Neuroanatomy
• Motor Control and Neuroscience of Movement
• Biomechanics

• Collaborate and engage with other faculty members within the Department and Faculty of Science
• Contribute to the department and institutional culture through service

How to Apply

To apply, applicants should submit:

• letter of application
• curriculum vitae
• teaching dossier or copies of recent publications
• 1 – 2 page statement of current and prospective research interests
• contact information (address, telephone, and email) for at least three referees

Electronic submission of applications is preferred.  

Applications are to be addressed to:

Dr. Pamela J Bryden, Chair, Kinesiology & Physical Education.

Email: pbryden@wlu.ca

Applications will be accepted until March 25, 2026, 11:59 pm EST.

Wilfrid Laurier University is a leading Canadian university renowned for its learning environment and student-focused educational experience. As a comprehensive university with more than 19,000 students, Laurier has grown rapidly in research intensity while at the same time preserving its well-earned reputation for undergraduate and graduate teaching and learning excellence. With a multi-campus and multi-community culture, Laurier offers students an exceptional range and depth of more than 100 academic programs taught by award-winning lecturers across nine faculties.

For more information about working at Laurier as well as the Department of Kinesiology & Physical Education applicants are encouraged to visit the institutions web pages:

Department of Kinesiology & Physical Education - https://students.wlu.ca/programs/science/kinesiology-and-physical-education/index.html

Waterloo Campus - https://wlu.ca/about/working-at-laurier/assets/resources/living-in-waterloo.html

Diversity and creating a culture of inclusion is a key pillar of Wilfrid Laurier University’s Strategic Academic Plan and is one of Laurier’s core values. Laurier is committed to increasing the diversity of faculty and staff and welcomes applications from candidates who identify as Indigenous, racialized, having disabilities, and from persons of any sexual identities and gender identities. Indigenous candidates who would like to learn more about equity and inclusive programming at Laurier are welcome to contact the Office of Indigenous Initiatives at indigenous@wlu.ca. Candidates from other equity seeking groups who would like to learn more about equity hand inclusive programming at Laurier are welcomed to contact Equity and Accessibility at equity@wlu.ca.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, as per Canadian immigration laws, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. To comply with the Government of Canada’s reporting requirements, the University is obligated to gather information about applicants’ status as either Permanent Residents of Canada or Canadian citizens. Applicants need not identify their country of origin or current citizenships, however all applicants must include one of the following statements in their cover letter:

Yes, I am a current citizen or permanent resident of Canada;

No, I am not a current citizen or permanent resident of Canada

Members of designated groups must self-identify to be considered for employment equity. Candidates may self-identify, in confidence, to Ruth MacNeil, Senior Administrative Officer, Faculty of Science (rmacneil@wlu.ca). Further information on the equity policy can be found at https://www.wlu.ca/about/governance/assets/resources/8.4-employment-equity.html .

Applicants are encouraged to address any career interruptions or special circumstances that may have affected their record of research and teaching, in accordance with SSHRC and NSERC definitions and guidelines. To obtain a copy of this job description in an accessible format, please contact Human Resources (HR@wlu.ca).

The Faculty/School of Science wishes to thank all applicants for their interest. All nominations and applications shall be reviewed and considered under a set of criteria established by the Search Committee and a short list of candidates shall be interviewed. Only those applicants selected for the short list will be contacted.