Job description
Rochester, NY
The Department of Teacher Education invites applications for one full-time (10-month), Assistant/Associate Professor of Education (Physical Education) position that begins July 1, 2025. The appointee(s) will be either a tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor or a Lecturer, depending on the degree earned, college teaching, and other professional experience. This position also includes leadership and administrative responsibilities as the Director of the Physical Education program.
To view the full job posting and download a Faculty Employment application visit: https://www.roberts.edu/employment/assistantassociate-professor-of-education-physical-education/
Applicants should send the completed application, a letter of interest, official transcripts, and curriculum vitae by email to Dr. Adam Huck at [email protected]
Required qualifications include:
- An earned doctorate (in progress or ABD will be considered) in a relevant physical education field for the Assistant/Associate Professor
- Professional teaching certification
- A record of at least five years of effective teaching at the elementary, middle, and/or secondary level
- A commitment to engage in professional development, expand knowledge in the field, and engage in education-related scholarship
- A commitment to supporting the mission of the Teacher Education Programs
Preferred qualifications include:
- Specialized K-12 expertise in physical education
- Experience in engaging instructional approaches
- Experience in advising students
- Candidates must demonstrate a commitment to Christian faith consistent with the mission of the University and a commitment to achieving the educational goals and teaching standards established by the Department. See below. Candidates must also demonstrate multicultural competence and a track record of commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion principles.
Responsibilities:
The primary responsibility of all faculty at Roberts Wesleyan University is teaching. This position also includes leadership and administrative responsibilities as the Director of the Physical Education program. Additional faculty responsibilities include serving on department and university committees, advising teacher education students, supervising student teachers, collaborating to develop new programs and community partnerships, and preparing for accreditation. Promotion and tenure at the University are based on achievement across four broad categories: teaching, scholarship, profession-related activity, and service.
How to apply
Roberts Wesleyan University complies with all applicable non-discrimination laws and is committed to the enhancement of human dignity and workplace diversity.
