Assistant Professor of Physical Education and Recreation (Education)
JOB TITLE: Assistant Professor of Physical Education and Recreation
DEPT: Academic Affairs
REPORTS TO: Physical Education Department Chair
JOB TYPE: Full Time
LOCATION: Lane College
AVAILABILITY: Fall 2025
JOB PURPOSE AND REPORTING STRUCTURE:
The Lane College Physical Education Department seeks an Assistant Professor of Physical Education. This is a nine-month faculty position with a maximum teaching load of 15 credit hours. Teaching responsibilities include core and elective classes as well as activity courses. Additional responsibilities include advising, curriculum development, assessment, and service to the college and community. The ideal candidate will have familiarity with Blackboard, CAMS, hybrid/online courses, and the ability to utilize innovative modalities for delivering course content. The instructor will also be responsible for teaching major courses in various formats, advising majors, and assisting in student recruitment and retention efforts. Additionally, the instructor will serve on division and college committees, meet established deadlines, and perform other duties as assigned by the department chair.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.
- Teach introductory level courses each semester and upper-level courses
- Teach major courses in traditional, blended, and online formats.
- Familiarity with Blackboard, CAMS, hybrid/online courses, and the ability to utilize innovative modalities for delivering course content
- Academic advising.
- Program development
- Participating in departmental, divisional, and institutional activities.
- Strong supervisory and leadership skills to manage and control the classroom.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the proven ability to maintain professionalism and tact in high-stress situations.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Commitment to creating an inclusive learning environment for a diverse student body
- Meet established deadlines.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Department Chair.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Ph.D. in Physical Education, Health Education, Kinesiology, Exercise Science or the equivalent preferred. A master's degree in the same area as listed above is required
- Evidence of successful collegiate teaching experience.
- First Aid/CPR/AED Certification and Water Safety Instructor Certification are definite advantages for considerations.
- The ideal candidate will have experience in hands-on teaching and familiarity with Blackboard, hybrid/online courses, and the ability to utilize innovative modalities for delivering course content.
- Demonstrated experience or ability to effectively work with a wide range of individuals and constituencies in a diverse collegiate community.
- Requires some walking and ability to climb stairs, possibly sitting long periods of time, ability to lift up to 10lbs. 1% of the times and minimum travel. Some nights and weekends may be needed. 1% of the times and minimum travel
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Interested candidates should submit the following materials:
- A cover letter addressing qualifications and teaching philosophy.
- Curriculum vitae.
- A statement of research interests
- Evidence of teaching effectiveness
- Contact information for three references
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
It requires some walking and the ability to climb stairs, possibly sitting for long periods of time, ability to lift up to 10lbs. 1% of the time and minimum travel. Some nights and weekends may be needed. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
DISCLAIMER
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
