Job Description / Duties

Primary responsibilities include: 1) TEACHING – research active instructors teach 6 units over a 9-month academic year in a highly diverse, student-centered program; provide high quality instruction in a variety of health and/or physical education teacher education courses; advise and mentor students as they matriculate through the program and prepare to enter the profession; 2) SCHOLARSHIP – development/continuation of a focused area of scholarship that includes refereed publications, professional presentations, external funding, and involvement in scholarly projects with faculty and students; 3) SERVICE – active service participation at the department, college, university, profession and community levels; engage in administrative contributions to the program related to internship coordination and accreditation support.

Qualifications / Required Skills

Doctoral degree in Physical Education Teacher Education, Heath Education Teacher Education, or Health and Physical Education. ABD applicants considered, but appointment will be at the Instructor rank and all degree requirements must be completed by February 1, 2025. Evidence of scholarship agenda focused in an area related to Health Education Teacher Education, Physical Education Teacher Education or Health and Physical Education is required. Training and expertise to teach courses in Physical Education and/or Health Education and Kinesiology- related courses in health, wellness and fitness are required. At least one year experience teaching PreK-12 Physical Education, Health Education and/or Health and Physical Education is required. Candidates with three or more years of K-12 teaching experience are highly valued and encouraged to apply.

Contact Information

Website to apply:

https://towson.taleo.net/careersection/fac_ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=230000KX

Employer Profile

The College of Health Professions invites applications for a tenure-track, 9-month Assistant Professor position in the Physical Education/Teacher Education Program in the Department of Kinesiology beginning August 2024.