Faculty - Tenure Track, PE Teacher Education

Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Job Type: FT Faculty
Job Number: FY2706599
Closing: 10/25/2026 11:59 PM Mountain
Location: Main Campus - Orem
Division: VP Academic Affairs

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 ademonstrated knowledge of physical education teacher education principles and practices, as well as relevant K-12 teaching experience. This individual will teach undergraduate courses in physical education teacher education and related aspects of program management.

UVU's School of Education maintains a robust,high-quality PETE program. The position will begin on August 1st,2027.

UVU's School of Education prepares forward-thinking educators and leaders through innovative teaching,reflective teaching practice, cutting-edge research, ethical AIintegration, and impactful partnerships with schools, communities,and industries. The School of Education seeks to build on atradition of excellence in teacher and leader preparation while looking to the future. Growing changes and global connectednessrequire 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 educationalleadership, school counseling, applied behavior analysis, and graduate certificates and endorsements, as well as several other programs.

These degrees help fill the growing demand for educator professionals across the state of Utah.

Utah Valley University is a comprehensive state institution ofhigher education with over 46,000 students and offers highly competitive benefits to faculty. UVU is located in Orem, Utah, nearsome of the premier outdoor activity areas in the country. Orem ison 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 awonderful public transit system, including a rail line that runsalong 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.

• Teach professional-level courses. Prepare instructional materials (course outlines, syllabi, exams, etc.) as necessary.
  
  Maintain a student-centered approach to education. Improve professionally and maintain currency in the courses taught.
• Maintain and submit accurate and current reports and records involving student accountability and performance. Conference with students regarding coursework, field work, and academic endeavors.
  
  Engages with partner school district teachers and administrators in clinical teacher preparation as well as in supervision of students in field placements.
• Lead the Physical Education Teacher Education Program,including course scheduling and staffing, clinical experience coordination, and recruitment of students.
• Participate in scholarly activities, cutting-edge research, and creative projects.
• Provide service to the school, university, and community.
  
  Develop positive relationships with colleagues, public schoolteachers, administration, and other education stakeholders.
  
  Participate in the school accreditation process. Serve on committees and attend faculty and other meetings as assigned.
• Perform other job‑related duties as assigned.

• Graduation from an accredited institution…