Faculty Position #13092

Assistant/Associate Professor, Elementary Physical Education

School of Physical Education & Exercise Science

Effective August 7, 2010

The School of Physical Education & Exercise Science at the University of South Florida is seeking a scholar/educator in elementary physical education for appointment to a 9-month tenure track position effective August 7, 2010. 

The School of Physical Education and Exercise Science offers undergraduate degrees in Physical Education Teacher Preparation and Exercise Science as well as Master’s degrees in Physical Education Teacher Preparation and Exercise Science. The College of Education also encourages interdisciplinary doctoral degree programs with our School’s students. Currently, there are seven full-time faculty members. For more about the School of Physical Education and Exercise Science, please visit our website at http://www.coedu.usf.edu/main/departments/physed/PEX.html

Responsibilities

We seek a (potential) scholar engaged in cutting edge research to join our Physical Education faculty. Major responsibilities include teaching undergraduate courses in middle and high school physical education teacher education, graduate physical education courses, and a course in principles of coaching for physical education majors, supervising interns, serving on committees, interacting with school personnel, and conducting scholarly activities.

Qualifications

Required:

• Doctoral degree in Physical Education or related field with a specialization in Teacher Education (ABDs accepted but all degree requirements must be met by August 7, 2010)
• If applying at the Associate Professor level, University record of teaching, research and scholarly work commensurate with appointment at the Associate Professor level according to USF’s standards (http://files.acad.usf.edu/facprogdev/5464.pdf)
• Evidence of research/scholarly activity or productivity (Associate Professor level)

Preferred:

• At least 3 years of certified K-12 teaching experience
• Preparation in and/or experience teaching elementary physical education instructional design and content courses
• Experience in grant writing and obtaining external funding
• Preparation in and/or experience teaching adapted physical education
• Preparation in and/or experience teaching non-major elementary physical education classes
• Preparation in and/or experience as a university supervisor of students in school-based settings
• Preparation in and/or experience designing motor development experiences for early childhood students
• Evidence of ability to use technology as it applies to K-5 Physical Education
• Experience designing and teaching distance-learning courses
• Experience teaching at the university level
• A record of professional and public service
• Knowledge of diversity and urban education issues

Salary:  Negotiable, competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.

To Apply: Full consideration will be given to complete applications received by 5:00 pm EST November 30, 2009.  Applications will be considered until the position is filled.

Applications must be submitted electronically to https://employment.usf.edu

USF welcomes applications from qualified applicants who have knowledge of and experience with individuals representing diverse backgrounds and cultures.  Applications should include a letter describing qualifications for the position in each of the above areas, current vita, unofficial university transcripts, copies of one or more recent research articles (maximum of 4) presented at professional conferences or published in refereed journals, and the names, addresses, telephone numbers and email addresses of four professional references.  Please specify Position #13902. Position finalists may be requested to provide letters of recommendation from professional references.  Letters from references are not required at the time of application.  References will not be contacted until advanced stages of screening, and candidates will receive prior notification. 

Questions about the position may be directed to Dr. Nell Faucette, Chair of the Search Committee, email address: faucette@tempest.coedu.usf.edu

The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity, affirmative action, equal access institution. For disability accommodations, contact Deborah Infinger at (813) 974-4647 (infinger@coedu.usf.edu) at least five working days in advance of need.

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