Assistant Professor Of Physical Education

Newberry College invites applications for a full-time tenure track faculty teaching position of physical education for the Department of Teacher Education beginning in August 2024. The qualified candidate will teach a variety of undergraduate courses in physical education and fitness for early childhood, elementary, middle level, and secondary education students.

In addition to teaching courses through our team environment in the educator preparation program of Newberry College, a tenure-track candidate will be responsible for professional service, scholarly productivity, recruitment and retention initiatives, supervision of field and clinical experiences, and authentic advisement for education majors. The Department and the College are committed to fostering excellence in diversity and inclusion.

JOB FUNCTIONS:

Expected to teach in the traditional and online settings as assigned and to participate in activities in the Department. A complete list of duties and responsibilities can be found in the Faculty Policies Manual. Perform other duties as required, as assigned by the Department Dean or Chair, or in accordance with the faculty handbook.

Qualifications

EDUCATIONAL OR OTHER HIRING REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POSITION

Master's degree in Physical Education from an accredited college or university required. Terminal Degree preferred.

Must have prior teaching experience. Experience with accreditation preferred.

Must meet the College criteria for faculty appointment and have the ability to support the goals and mission of the College and the Department of Teacher Education.

APPLICATION

Review of applications will begin April 22, 2024, and continue until the position is filled. Applicants should send a letter of interest, Curriculum Vitae, unofficial graduate transcripts, and contact information for three professional references.

Electronic application materials should be emailed to human.resources@newberry.edu with the subject: Assistant Professor of Physical Education.

Newberry College does not discriminate against any person or group on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, pregnancy, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status or genetic information. Newberry College is building a culturally diverse faculty and staff committed to working in a multicultural environment and encourages applications from people from diverse identities and backgrounds.

E-Verify:

Currently the college uses E-Verify for employment verification. E-Verify is an internet-based system that compares information entered by an employer from a n employee's Form I-9 (Employment Eligibility Verification) to records available to the US Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration to confirm employment eligibility.

College Employment Policy

This job description reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job identified and shall not necessarily be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the job. Job descriptions do not constitute an employment agreement or contract of employment, expressed or implied.

Unless designated in writing and signed by the College President, all College employees are considered to be EMPLOYED AT WILL. Newberry College reserves the right to change, alter and amend job descriptions, functions and duties at the pleasure of the College President or Board of Trustees.