Job Description / Duties

The School of Education at North Dakota State University (NDSU) invites inquiries, nominations, and
applications for a 1-year non-tenure-track, nine (9) month Lecturer position with a primary focus on Physical
Education and/or Health Education (PE/HE) to begin August 16, 2026. This position will consist of 80% teacher
(4 courses per semester), 10% supervision of student teachers (5 student teachers/year), and 10% service with
the opportunity to teach in the summer. The position includes a possible renewable contract.

NDSU’s PE/HE programs include a stand-alone undergraduate physical education program (with both a K-12
licensing option and a coaching and physical activity leadership option), stand-alone health education major
(5th-12th licensing), undergraduate Sport Coaching Certificate, as well as an online master’s program
(Leadership in Physical Education and Sport Coaching [LPESC]). Both teacher preparation programs are
accredited by CAEP and approximately 95% of teacher candidates double major in both content areas. The
undergraduate programs emphasize experiential learning and best practices, incorporate a variety of technology
tools and applications, and provide diverse and unique field experiences. The LPESC master’s program
currently serves 35 practitioners from across the United States and other countries. Learn more about the
undergraduate and graduate programs here:

Physical Education: https://www.ndsu.edu/education/academic-areas/teacher-preparation/physical-education

Health Education: https://www.ndsu.edu/education/academic-areas/teacher-preparation/health-education

Sport Coaching Certificate: https://www.ndsu.edu/education/degree-programs/undergraduate-minorcertificate/
certificate-in-sport-coaching

LPESC: https://www.ndsu.edu/education/academic-areas/k-12-advanced-degrees/leadership-in-physicaleducation-
sport-coaching

The successful candidate will be able to teach courses in at least one or more of the undergraduate programs;
supervise student teachers; provide service to the department, college, university, and community; work
effectively with colleagues across disciplines and/or community organizations; and contribute to department
governance while fostering a collaborative community across the School of Education.

Qualifications / Required Skills

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
• Master’s degree in Physical Education, Health Education, or closely related field from an accredited
institution
• PK-12 teaching experience in one of the program areas
• Demonstrated commitment to equity, access, and inclusion
• Ability to interact and collaborate effectively with a diversity of colleagues and students
• Effective oral and written communications skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• PhD or EdD in Physical Education, Health Education or closely related field from an accredited
institution
• Experience teaching PETE/HETE courses
• Online teaching experience or online learning experiences as a student
• Active participation in school-university collaborations (e.g., supervision of student teachers)
• Membership and involvement in professional organizations

Salary: Commensurate with experience and qualifications. This position is benefited.

Contact Information

Application Procedure
• All applicants must apply online at https://www.ndsu.edu/employment/
• Attach the following application materials: 1) a letter of application that addresses the required and
preferred qualifications, 2) curriculum vita, 3) unofficial copies of all degree granting transcripts, 4)
statement of teaching philosophy, and 5) contact information for three references.
• For more information, contact Dr. Jenny Linker, Search Committee Chair, jenny.linker@ndsu.edu or
(701) 231-8676