Assistant Professor of Health, PE Wellness

Assistant Professor of Health, PE, & Wellness

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This position is a member of the ranked faculty whose duties require effectiveness in teaching, a commitment to staying current with their discipline and appropriate pedagogies, and a willingness to serve the department, school, college, and University. Teaching responsibilities are assigned by the academic department head and include serving as an academic advisor and serving on committees. This description may not include all the duties, knowledge, skills, or abilities associated with this position.

• Teaching (0-80%): Classroom instruction, directing projects, assisting with student research and internships, and student‑teaching supervision. Includes undergraduate and/or graduate lecture and seminar courses. Faculty are expected to mentor and advise students on their development, careers, and post‑graduate options. Participate in curriculum development and revision.
• Research/Scholarly Work (10-90%): Pursue scholarly research and publication, and/or professional practice. Full Professors are expected to maintain a program of research/scholarly work characterized by distinction, evidenced by national and international recognition and significant contributions to the field. Results should be published, disseminated in peer‑reviewed journals, and/or presented at conferences or symposiums.
• Service/Extension (10-90%): Participate actively as a member of the university community through service to the student, community, or university by participating in administrative committees, search committees, governance activities, and student advising.
• Other
  
  Duties & Responsibilities:
  
  Perform other duties assigned by Supervisor, Department Chair, Dean, or Vice President of Academic Affairs.

Required Teacher Certification: Current Missouri Teaching Certification in Physical Education K‑12 is required. Applicants with Licensure to teach Physical Education in another state may be considered upon review of reciprocity and will be required to obtain Missouri certification.

Minimum Education al

Qualifications:

Master’s Degree or higher from an accredited university in Physical Education, Health Education, Kinesiology, Athletic Training, Health Promotion, Sport Management, or a closely aligned field to Health, Physical Education or Wellness.

Preferred Educational

Qualifications:

Terminal Degree from an accredited university in Physical Education, Sport Management, or a closely related field to Health, Physical Education or Wellness. First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor Certification.

Professional

Experience:

Minimum of five years of practical experience in a physical education classroom, or sports management setting. Higher education experience is not required but preferred.

Content Expertise: Content knowledge and practical experience in sports administration/management, physical education, and instruction of First Aid/CPR/AED. “Generalists” or candidates with diverse experiences that can teach a wide variety of content areas and courses within the Department of Health, Physical Education and Wellness or within the School of Education will be given priority.

Potential Course Assignments:

• Personal & Community Health
• CPR, First Aid & Safety
• Instruction of Movements and Rhythms
• Psychology & Sociology of PE & Sport
• Philosophical & Historical Issues in Sports
• Sport Event Organization & Management
• Organizational Leadership in Sports & Athletics
• Global Sports Business

This job description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of Lincoln University. Since no job description can detail all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time in the performance of a job, duties and responsibilities that may be inherent in a job, reasonably required for its performance, or required due to the changing nature of the job shall also be considered part of the jobholder's responsibility.

Salary: $55,000 - $57,000 per year

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Education and Training

Higher Education