Job Description / Duties

We are seeking candidates for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation beginning in Fall 2022. This position reports to the Chair of the Department of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation.

The ideal candidate will be able to identify and develop programmatic needs, such as curriculum development and learning objectives; promote and optimize student success and student retention; participate in professional development and university service opportunities; serve on university committees; and will assume and effectively perform other duties as assigned.

The successful candidate will hold a master's degree in Health, Physical Education, and Recreation and have demonstrated passion for teaching. Preference will be given to applicants with doctoral credentials.

Qualifications / Required Skills

Minimum Qualifications:

-Master's degree in Health, Physical Education, and Recreation or related fields
-Demonstrated passion for teaching.
-Teaching experience
-Ability to promote the mission, vision, core values, and strategic initiatives of Langston University.

Preferred Qualifications:

-Doctoral degree in Health, Physical Education, and Recreation or related fields
-Experience in K-12 school system
- Commitment to a diverse and inclusive learning environment.
-Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with constituents across the college and university.
- Passion for teaching and advising with an emphasis in Physical Education and Coaching.
-Online training documentation

Additional Information

Required documents: Resume, cover letter, and copies of transcripts.

Full posting: https://okstate.csod.com/ats/careersite/JobDetails.aspx?site=10&id=8410

Contact Information

For questions please contact the acting chair, Dr. Desmond W. Delk at desmowd@langston.edu

Employer Profile

Founded in 1897, Langston University is comprised of three campuses located in Langston, Oklahoma City, and Tulsa. The Langston campus offers programs such as biology, chemistry, nursing, urban education, international studies, goat research, physical therapy (a doctoral program), and biotechnology. The LU-OKC and LU-Tulsa campuses offer upper-division courses and graduate courses that are ideal for students who have completed their associate's degree and wish to pursue a bachelor's degree or a master's degree. Some of the programs offered on these campuses include accounting, psychology, urban education, rehabilitation counseling, and organizational leadership.

Langston University is in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Executive Order 11246 as amended, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 as well as other Federal Laws and regulations, and does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, ethnicity, color, sex, age, veterans’ status, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion or qualified disability in any of its policies, practices, or procedures. This includes, but is not limited to, admissions, employment, financial aid, and educational services.