The Department of Kinesiology seeks candidates with specific experience in advising Physical Education (PE) majors and expertise in key areas including technology integration in PE Cultural Foundations of PE supervision of student teaching and instructional approaches grounded in cooperative learning and social-emotional learning frameworks. Additional areas of focus for this position include teaching CPR/First Aid/AED courses and Health Education classes.
This position may also provide teaching support within the Kinesiology Department depending on the candidates background and experience. The ideal candidate will possess strong skills in PE pedagogy assessment practices in PE curriculum development a school teaching background and a demonstrated ability to foster community building. Experience in additional PE content areas such as Adapted Physical Education (APE) and Health Education is also valued.
Provides instruction in classroom online and/or laboratory settings across multiple courses. Responsibilities include grading serving as instructor of record and contributing to the design and implementation of administrative functions related to academic instruction and the development of pedagogy/andragogy or assessment tools and resources to support quality student learning.
Serve as mentor to students by supporting their academic and professional growth by actively engaging in professional development (conference attendance and presentations) in disciple specific organizations for PETE/HE/APE contributing to the PETE/HE/APE program. This position also supervises student teaching/observation/practicum experiences of students thus having experience teaching at K-12 PE is required. The prospective candidate is expected to participate in PETE/HE/APE program and SOE/college community events and activities throughout the academic year.
The Department of Kinesiology is a multidisciplinary department that includes undergraduate programs in Kinesiology Physical Education and Health Promotion and Health Equity as well as nationally ranked graduate programs in Exercise and Movement Science Athletic Training and Occupational Therapy. Graduates of our programs have gone on to careers as some of the most prominent researchers and scholars in the field and leaders within their respective professions.
The Department of Kinesiology resides in the UW-Madison School of Education which is regularly ranked as one of the top Schools of Education in the nation. The School is proud of the outstanding breadth of its programs with departments in Education Health and the Arts. The School views this broad range of programs as a tremendous strength.
Minimum: $66000 annually
This is a 9-month academic year appointment renewable annually
Commensurate with qualifications and experience. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package including generous paid time off competitively priced health/dental/vision/life insurance tax-advantaged savings accounts and participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund.
Required: Masters Degree in Physical Education or related field
Preferred: Ph.D./Ed.D. (in progress) in Physical Education Adapted Physical Education or closely related field Experience in teaching pedagogy courses in Physical Education Methods Health Education Methods and First Aid/CPR Certification
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