Assistant​/Associate Professor of Health and Human - Physical Education Teaching; Fall

Position: Assistant/Associate Professor of Health and Human Performance - Physical Education Teaching (Fall 2026)
Location: North Newton

The Assistant/Associate Professor of Health and Human Performance - Physical Education Teaching will teach in the following areas: foundations of physical education, curriculum and teaching methods, adapted physical activity, and physical activity assessment. The HHP department includes 4 majors:
Exercise Science, Health and Fitness, Health and Physical Education Teaching (included within the Teacher Education program) and Sport Management. The HHP department also provides a course for the general education curriculum and healthy lifestyle courses that are offered to all students. The department provides instruction in the majors of HHP, and the minors in Sport Management and Coaching. Other duties will include advising undergraduate students and providing service to the department and the college.

Department

Health and Human Performance

Classification

Full-time, Salary, exempt

Essential Functions

* Support the mission, vision, and values of Bethel College

* Facilitate student learning

* Mentor undergraduate research

* Participate in the recruitment process of students that meet departmental standards

* Foster the development of excellence in teaching within the department

* Utilize effective teaching methods and strategies

* Promote collegiality and collaborative relationships with other Bethel College faculty and staff

* Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to learn and adapt to changing work processes.

* Knowledge of current developments in the Health and Physical education discipline and pedagogy

* The ability to utilize effective teaching methods and strategies

* Regular engagement in the College's Employment Experiences program through supervising and mentoring students who are fulfilling the requirements of this program within their department, including exceptional and sustained opportunities for student participation in research and other forms of meaningful departmental work.

* Satisfy the duties of a Campus Security Authority (CSA) relating to Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act ("Clery Act") and satisfy the duties of an Official with Authority (OWA) and Mandated Reporter relating to Title IX and the Bethel College Equal Opportunity, Harassment, & Non-Discrimination Policy and Procedures

* Arrive on time for work, attend work regularly, and successfully complete the responsibilities of the position

* Comply with Bethel College policies and procedures

Education and/or Experience

* Master's degree required in health and human performance (or related field)

* PhD. Preferred.

* Experience with teaching in the collegiate or K-12 HPE environment

* Previous collegiate teaching experience is a plus

Skills Required

* Ability to communicate with students

* Ability to mentor and equip students to realize academic, personal, and career goals

* Ability to assist students in fulfilling all requirements for their degrees or certification of outside agencies.

Required Qualifications

* Technological savvy

* Ability to successfully learn the college's LMS

* Ability to communicate effectively with students, administrators, faculty, staff, and outside constituencies

* Strong organizational and management skills

* Ability to coordinate multiple tasks under tight deadlines and stressful situations

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The essential functions of the position require:

* Minimal lifting (up to 40 lbs.) and reaching.

* Operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as telephone, calculator, copy machine, and printer for extended periods of time.

* Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one classroom or building location to another.

* Ascending and descending stairs.

* Ability to perform tasks both sitting and standing for extended periods of time.

* Ability to function well in a standard office setting

* Medium/indoor work environment

Work Environment and Conditions

All the essential job functions are subject to reasonable accommodation. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Individuals may be required to perform other job-related instructions as requested by the supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

This position description is not all-inclusive and may change at the option of the (supervisor or department head). Any major change will result in the position being reviewed for reclassification.

Application Information

Please complete a Bethel College application and upload a cover letter, resume or curriculum vitae, graduate transcripts, and three references with contact information.

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