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 January 2027. 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:

Qualifications / Required Skills

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.



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 communication 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

Additional Information

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 vitae, 3) unofficial copies of all degree-granting transcripts, 4) statement of teaching philosophy, and 5) contact information for three references.

Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin August 19, 2026, and continue until the position is filled or the search is closed.

NDSU strives to be a community of belonging, recognizing unique differences as strengths of our university. We seek to recruit and retain a diverse workforce that supports a community in which diverse populations and perspectives will know and learn from one another. NDSU values candidates who are committed to our core values of respect, inclusivity, community, creativity, excellence, impact, innovation, integrity, resilience, responsiveness, and transformation. Successful candidates will be committed to and help advance our strategic goal to create and maintain an open and respectful environment to promote inclusivity and diversity as a cornerstone of education, research, and outreach.

SCHOOL OF EDUCATION AND NDSU

The School of Education is housed within the College of Arts & Sciences and includes CAEP-accredited undergraduate programs across an array of content areas, both master’s and doctorate programs, and 20+ faculty and staff members. There are approximately 270 undergraduates and 120 graduate students within the department (https://www.ndsu.edu/education). NDSU is distinctive as a student-focused, land grant, research university, with approximately 11,500 students enrolled. NDSU is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse community and operationalizing this component of its strategic plan.

The Carnegie Commission on Higher Education has categorized NDSU as one of the elite “Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity,” with total research expenditures topping $153 million in the most recent National Science Foundation survey. Proud of and committed to its historic lang-grant mission, NDSU is ranked by the National Science Foundation (NSF) as North Dakota’s only top-100 public research university. In that category, NDSU is 95th in the nation in total R&D expenditures. Research productivity leads the state and in recent years climbed as high as $156 million as reported to the NSF.

BENEFITS

NDSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes single or family health insurance coverage with premiums paid for by the university; an outstanding retirement plan; tuition waivers for employees and 50% tuition waivers for spouse, partners, and dependents; life insurance; Employee Assistance Program, and wellness benefits. Optional benefits include supplemental life, dental, vision, long-term care insurance, flexible spending account, and supplemental retirement plans.

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

Contact Information

For more information, contact Dr. Jenny Linker, Search Committee Chair, jenny.linker@ndsu.edu or (701) 231-8676

Employer Profile

NDSU strives to be a community of belonging, recognizing unique differences as strengths of our university. We seek to recruit and retain a diverse workforce that supports a community in which diverse populations and perspectives will know and learn from one another. NDSU values candidates who are committed to our core values of respect, inclusivity, community, creativity, excellence, impact, innovation, integrity, resilience, responsiveness, and transformation. Successful candidates will be committed to and help advance our strategic goal to create and maintain an open and respectful environment to promote inclusivity and diversity as a cornerstone of education, research, and outreach.