Faculty, Tenure Track, Secondary Education, Physical Education Teacher Education

Overview

The School of Education at Utah Valley University invites applications for a full-time tenure-track faculty position in Physical Education Teacher Education in the Secondary and Special Education Department. The successful candidate will have demonstrated knowledge of PE teacher education principles and practices, as well as several years of relevant K-12 teaching experience. This individual will teach undergraduate courses in teacher education and related subjects aligned with their expertise, and will also lead the PETE program itionally, the successful candidate should have demonstrated experience leading high-performing Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) focused on education.

Successful applicants will be expected to obtain International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) Certification within one year of hire if they are not already ISTE Certified, as part of our School of Education’s commitment to innovation and excellence in digital teaching and learning. The position will begin on August 1st, 2026.

UVU’s School of Education prepares forward-thinking educators and leaders through innovative teaching, reflective teaching practice, cutting-edge research, ethical integration of AI, and impactful partnerships with schools, communities, and industries. The School of Education seeks to build on a tradition of excellence in teacher and leader preparation while looking to the future. Growing changes and global connectedness require individuals who are open to new platforms for teaching and learning.

The School of Education currently offers undergraduate degrees in teacher education and graduate degrees in educational leadership, school counseling, applied behavior analysis, and graduate certificates and endorsements, as well as several other programs. These degrees help meet the growing demand for educators across the state of Utah.

Utah Valley University is a comprehensive state institution of higher education with over 46,000 students, and it offers highly competitive benefits to faculty. UVU, located in Orem, Utah, near some of the country’s premier outdoor activity areas. Orem is on the western front of the Wasatch Mountains and offers access to numerous outdoor activities, including snow sports, hiking, mountain biking, and hunting.

The UVU campus is served by a wonderful public transit system, including a rail line that runs along the entire Wasatch Front urban corridor. The UVU School of Education has strong ties with other universities and with professionals within and outside of Utah. UVU and the School of Education support students in engaged learning by offering many experiential learning opportunities.

The application must include a cover letter, CV, graduate transcript(s), and statement of teaching philosophy.

• Teaches 21 credit hours across Fall and Spring semesters.
• Coordinates the PETE program under the direction of the department chair.
• Demonstrate flexibility in modalities and schedules that accommodate students' schedules.
• Maintains and submits accurate, up-to-date reports and records related to student accountability, attendance, performance, and follow-up.
• Establishes and maintains office hours.
• Maintains currency in fields of expertise/research/pedagogy.
• Assists department chair, faculty, and staff in maintaining an effective program, including advisement and recruitment of students, curriculum development, program changes, etc.
• Serves on committees and attends meetings as assigned.
• Conducts self in a professional manner.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

• Graduation from an accredited institution with a doctoral degree in education or in a closely-related field (or ABD with dissertation defense scheduled; degree must be in hand by position start date).
• At least two years of relevant K-12 learner-centered teaching experience.

• Preferred Qualifications
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  • At least two years of college/university teaching experience.
  • Earned relevant professional license or credentials.
  • Evidence of scholarly pursuits and potential.
  • K-12 leadership experience (e.g. physical education district coordinator, physical education department chair, etc.).
  • Int…