Tenure Track Assistant or Associate Professor of Physical Education Teacher Education
University of Minnesota Duluth
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Posted: 11-Oct-24
Location: Duluth, Minnesota
Salary: 50,000.00 - 80,000.00
Internal Number: 365110
This is a tenure-track faculty position. The College of Education and Human Service Professions and the Department of Education seek an excellent educator in Physical Education committed to anti-racist pedagogy and social justice. This is a tenure track position, either Assistant Professor or Associate Professor rank. The salary range for this position will be $50-$80,000, based on experience. This faculty position consists of teaching courses in the Physical Education Teacher Education (PETE) program to pre-service and practicing teachers, advising students, providing professional, community, and university service, and mentoring and supervising students in field placements. Scholarship that advances the field, including research and publication, is required.
The start date of this position is August 18th, 2025.
Individuals with underrepresented and/or marginalized identities are strongly encouraged to apply.
Required/Essential Qualifications:
Applicants for the position of Assistant Professor of Physical Education
A PhD or Doctorate in Physical Education or a closely related field from a regionally accredited university completed by the time the contract begins.
An active commitment to working with diverse populations and fostering socially just, culturally responsive, and antiracist practices in higher education or community settings.
A robust and articulated research agenda.
Applicants for the position of Associate Professor must meet the requirements above and possess a distinguished record of academic achievement (scholarly research or other creative work, teaching, and service) that satisfies the criteria for Associate Professor status in the College of Education and Human Service Professions at the University of Minnesota Duluth.
Preferred Qualifications:
3 years of teaching experience in Physical Education in P-12 school settings.
Understanding and experience with SHAPE America Standards and the specialized activity categories in PE, such as lifetime outdoor pursuits, adventure education, inclusive school PE practices, team sports, fitness activities, dance, and aquatics.
Demonstrated teaching success in higher education and mentoring of undergraduate students.
Research with a specific focus on Physical Education or the like.
Teaching experience in Health Education in P-12 school settings.
Demonstrated success working effectively with culturally diverse students, colleagues, and communities, including intercultural communication skills, awareness of diverse cultural values and beliefs, and willingness to examine your biases.
Experience, knowledge base, and commitment to American Indian or other Indigenous people and communities through research, teaching, and/or service.
Evidence of engaging in P-12 community partnerships.
Teaching experience in P-12 school settings.
Record of published scholarship and successful grant writing.
The University of Minnesota Duluth integrates liberal education, research, creative activity, and public engagement and prepares students to thrive as lifelong learners and globally engaged citizens.