Job Board > Instructor of Health and Physical Education - Mercer University
Position: Instructor of Health and Physical Education
Deadline: August 1, 2025
Job Description / Duties
Tift College of Education is seeking an Instructor of Health and Physical Education with experience and credentials in K-12 health and physical education. Reporting to the Associate Dean of Academic Affairs for the Macon and the Regional Academic Centers, the successful candidate will be housed on the University's Macon Campus. The position is a 9-month appointment, with the opportunity for summer employment. The salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Responsibilities:
Primary duties include:
Teach undergraduate courses in health and physical education in face-to-face and online formats
Support the leadership for the undergraduate health and physical education teacher education program
Guide the Physical Education Activities Program and teach activities courses
Supervise field placements and supporting student success in clinical experiences
Participate in program review, assessment, and accreditation processes
Advise and mentor undergraduate students in academic and professional development
Serve on college and university committees
Engage in professional development activities focused on instructional quality and student outcomes
Contribute to a collaborative, inclusive, and collegial environment within the College
Qualifications / Required Skills
Required:
Evidence of at least three (3) years of successful K-12 teaching experience with various student populations
Master's Degree in Kinesiology, Physical Education, or a related field from an accredited college or university
Superior interpersonal, organizational, and oral and written communication skills
Preferred:
Earned doctorate in Physical Education Teacher Education from an accredited college or University
Evidence of successful college/university teaching in traditional and online settings
Experience with academic program coordination
Experience participating in assessment and continuous improvement efforts in either K-12 or collegiate settings
Evidence of a defined line of research in physical education teacher education and scholarly productivity
Potential to obtain federal, state, and/or private grants and contracts and manage funded projects
Experience in athletic coaching at the K-12 or collegiate level
Experience or expertise in an additional area of teacher education (i.e., ESOL, literacy, science education, foundations of education, etc.)
Additional Information
Background Check Contingencies:
- Criminal History
Required Document Attachments:
- CV
- Cover letter
- List of three professional references with contact information
EEO Statement:
EEO/Veteran/Disability
Contact Information
For more information, please visit: https://hr.mercer.edu/prospective/
Or
Contact Dr. Adam Keath Keath_aj@mercer.edu
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