Job Title: Instructor of Health and Physical Education
Job Grade:903
Campus Location: Walters State Community College Morristown Campus (Employees are assigned to a home location but may occasionally or regularly be required to work at other WSCC locations.)
Job Purpose:Teach various courses in the field of health and physical education that meet the requirements for a variety of degree plans.
Essential Job Functions:
- Develop and teach inperson virtual and webbased courses including but not limited to Introduction to Physical Education and Exercise Science Safety and First Aid Personal Wellness and Physical Conditioning.
- Prepare course syllabi and course materials evaluate student learning and maintain class records.
- Participate in curriculum development student recruiting advising placement and division/departmental meetings.
- Complete goals and objectives for the individual the department/division and the college.
- Complete educational outcome measures and academic reporting as required.
- May perform other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
- Masters degree in Health and Physical Education or related field(s) from a regionally accredited institution with 18 or more graduate hours in health and physical education.
- Teaching experience in health and physical education.
- Understanding and acceptance of the comprehensive community college philosophy.
- Stated willingness to become certified in teaching the American Heart Associations BLS course.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Earned Doctorate in Health and Physical Education or a related area is preferred.
- Current certification in teaching the American Heart Associations BLS course is preferred.
- Teaching experience in health and physical education at the college level is preferred.
- Experience using information technology techniques in teaching is preferred.
Behavioral Core Competencies:
- Empowers and motivates students to learn effectively.
- Works effectively with other faculty and administrators within the department the division and the college to provide welldeveloped courses and programs of study.
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing to establish and maintain effective interpersonal relationships with others.
- Is a team player and contributes to the department and the division with new ideas and approaches and uses professional development opportunities to expand instructional vision.
Leadership & Supervisory:This position has no supervisory responsibilities but is expected to participate as part of a team in conjunction with other faculty and as a member of the Behavioral and Social Sciences Division.
Environment & Working Conditions:Office environment is temperature controlled with occasional fluctuations well lit and free from loud noises and unnecessary interruptions. This position may require travel to other campuses and/or teaching in the high schools. Could be exposed to varying weather conditions when travelling.
Physical Demands (including requirements for travel or working nights/weekends/holidays):
- Large amounts of time spent looking at computer monitors could lead to some eye strain stress or headache issues.
- Operation of standard office equipment including copier and fax machine.
- Repetitive stress injuries could occur.
- Travel to local areas may be required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of this job.
REQ#500862
Posting Closes: Sunday June 8 2025