Tenure Track Assistant Professor in Physical Activity Pedagogy/Physical Education

University of Idaho, United States

Updated: 2 months ago
Location: Moscow, IDAHO
Deadline: ;

Posting Details
Position Information


Posting Number F001190P
Internal Posting?
Recruitment Title Tenure Track Assistant Professor in Physical Activity Pedagogy/Physical Education
Advertising Pay Range Commensurate with experience
Location Moscow
Primary Division/College College of Education, Health & Human Sciences
Primary Unit Department of Movement Sciences
Employee Category Faculty
Classification Group Title Regular Faculty
Position Control Number 2539
Suffix 00
Contingency Code Not Applicable
FTE
1
Contract Basis Academic Year
Anticipated Contract Start Date 08/12/2024
FLSA Status Overtime Exempt
Tenure Tracking Tenure Track
Rank Assistant Professor
Extension Type Not Applicable
Administrative Appointment Type Not applicable
Administrative Appointment End Date (if applicable)

Position Responsibilities


Position Summary
Tenure Track Assistant Professor with an emphasis in Physical Activity Pedagogy RANK: Assistant Professor EFFECTIVE DATE: August 2024
The University of Idaho’s Department of Movement Sciences and the College of Education, Health and Human Sciences are pleased to announce the availability of a full-time 9-month tenure-track assistant professor position in Physical Activity Pedagogy in the Exercise, Sport, and Health Sciences (ESHS) Program. We aim to recruit a dynamic educator to teach and develop undergraduate and graduate courses in the following areas: health methods, secondary physical education methods, adapted physical education, program development, and skill theme activity classes. The ideal candidate will establish a focused line of scholarly inquiry and publication and grant submission record in physical activity pedagogy that is aligned with the healthy active lifestyles mission of the department. Expectations of the position also include a commitment to advising undergraduate and graduate students and providing service (e.g., recruitment, retention, graduate accreditation) and outreach within the ESHS Physical Education Teacher Education Program. The ideal candidate is also expected to foster collaborations within the department and more broadly across the university and in schools and the community.
Unit/Department Summary
The Department of Movement Sciences promotes and advances careers in healthy active living, science, performing art, patient care, and community-professional engagement through undergraduate degrees in Exercise, Sport, and Health Sciences, Recreation, and Dance; and masters’ degrees in Athletic Training, Physical Activity Pedagogy, and Movement & Leisure Sciences. In addition, the department offers doctoral degrees in Athletic Training (DAT) and through the Ph.D. in Education, with emphases in Healthy Active Lifestyles and Exercise Science. For more information about the department, visit http://www.uidaho.edu/ed/movementsciences.
Contingency Description
n/a
Teaching & Advising 50%
Scholarship & Creative Activity 40%
Outreach & Extension 5%
University Service & Leadership 5%

Qualifications


Minimum Education/Degree Required Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire.
Required Qualifications
  • Ph.D./Ed.D. in Physical Education Teacher Education, Physical Activity Pedagogy or a related field
  • K-12 physical education teaching
  • University teaching in two or more areas of the following coursework: Physical Education Methods, Health Methods, Adapted Physical Education, Curriculum Development, or Skill Theme activity classes
  • School/outreach collaborations
  • Evidence of scholarly work in physical activity pedagogy aligned with health active lifestyles
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with recruitment and retention of students
  • Development of coursework (e.g., online and face-to-face) for graduate and undergraduate programs
  • High school physical education and health teaching experience
  • Knowledge of CAEP accreditation and standards and procedures
  • Coaching background
  • Research line incorporating qualitative and/or quantitative methods focusing on physical activity, mental health, and/or social emotional learning among youth
  • Evidence of funding or potential for external funding.
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

Posting Information


Posting Date 11/17/2023
Closing Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants should include the following in their application: (1) letter of application; (2) current curriculum vitae; (3) statement of scholarly focus (1-page max.); (4) teaching, outreach and service philosophies (2-page max.); (5) unofficial transcripts; and (6), names and contact information for three references. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications.
Application review will begin December 17, 2023, and will continue until a suitable applicant pool is identified.
Applicant Resources https://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources/careers/applicant-resources
Background Check Statement
Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.
EEO Statement

The University of Idaho (U of I) is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. In compliance with applicable laws and in furtherance of its commitment to fostering an environment that welcomes and embraces diversity, U of I does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, genetic information or status as any protected veteran or military status in its programs or activities, including employment, admissions and educational programs.
A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy. Yes

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