Faculty Adaptive Physical Education

El Camino College is seeking a full-time, tenure-track faculty member to join its Adaptive Physical Education team. Instruction will be in adapted physical education courses with emphasis in adapted swimming, weight lifting and other activities. Faculty assignments may include morning, afternoon, evening, or weekend hours. Dual enrollment, distance education, on-line or hybrid with required distance education certification assignments are voluntary. For faculty who are interested in teaching online or hybrid courses, completion of El Camino College's distance education certification process is required or submission of a waiver with evidence of prior certification to develop and teach quality online courses.

• Participation in campus and division activities such as department meetings, committee meetings, student activities, and office hours.
• Development/review of curriculum and assessment of learning outcomes to improve teaching and learning in achieving El Camino College's mission.
• Examination and remediation of instruction, interactions, and practices to more effectively engage and support diverse students.
• Participation in college initiatives to support students through collaborations with employers, advisory committees, industry/trade groups, universities, high schools, and other partners.

• Master’s in physical education, exercise science, education with an emphasis in physical education, kinesiology, physiology of exercise, or adapted physical education AND fifteen (15) semester units of upper division or graduate study in the area of disability.
• Bachelor’s in physical education, exercise science, education with an emphasis in physical education, kinesiology, physiology of exercise, or adapted physical education AND a Master’s in any life science, dance, physiology, health education, recreation administration, or physical therapy AND fifteen (15) semester units of upper division or graduate study in the area of disability.
• Equivalency – Candidates not possessing the required qualification(s) must complete a Request For Equivalency Form as part of the application process to explain how their qualifications are equivalent.
• Valid California community college instructor credential in appropriate subject issued prior to July 1, 1990 (per California Education Code 87355).
• Evidence of responsiveness to and understanding of the racial, socio-economic, academic, and cultural diversity within student populations, including students with disabilities, as these factors relate to equity-minded practices.

• Demonstrated successful university, community college, or high school teaching experience.
• Demonstrated ability to develop a variety of effective teaching techniques and assessment methods.
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to a team environment as an instructor working in a shared governance environment.
• Ability to engage student interest to support a variety of learning styles.

• How do you support student success, particularly for students from historically underrepresented and/or marginalized communities?
• How have you demonstrated culturally responsive practices in the classroom?

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 3:00 p.m.

The starting salary ranges from $86,552 - $118,882 annually depending on education and experience.

• Contract shall be for a full-time tenure-track teaching assignment for the  academic year, beginning in August.
• Offer and acceptance of employment is subject to verification of all information provided on the application, credential(s), and transcripts.
• Candidates must agree to be fingerprinted, submit Certificate of Completion of the Tuberculosis Risk Assessment and/or Examination, provide proof of eligibility for employment in the U.S., and present a valid Social Security card upon hire.

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